{"title":"Taylor testing reagents","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eWhe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003etest k\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eits and reagents, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e important to keep them in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eproper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e condition so they can do their part to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eFirst and foremost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eo avoid contamination and preserve freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e, always follow these three basic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eguidelines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eeep reagent containers tightly closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eNever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e interchange reagent caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eWipe all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eequipment with a clean, dry cloth after use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eake sure the color comparator is in good condition. Check for cracks, faded color standards, moisture between printed standards and the clear acrylic protector, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003estaining in the test cells that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003ecan’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e be removed with diluted muriatic acid. These are signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e for a comparator’s retirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eExamine any other test vials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e to ensure that they are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eclear and uncracked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eAny missing caps and instructions can be easily replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eKeep all test kit components in their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003ehome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003ea properly labeled case. Make sure the lid securely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003efastens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e and the kit is kept out of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003ereach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e of children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e For storage, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003etest kits do best in a cool, dark place and away from treatment chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eespecially chlorine and bromine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e. Direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and exposure to volatile treatment products will shorten their useful life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eIdeal storage temperatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003et\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003ek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eare between 36°–85° F (2°–29° C), preferably in an environment without big temperature swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eBut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eyou \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003emust choose between a hot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eoutdoor garage, storage room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e or vehicle trunk and the refrigerator, opt for the latter for longer-term storage. Keeping reagents in the refrigerator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e can\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e prolong shelf life. However, once they are taken out, they should be used because subjecting them to constant fluctuations in temperature will cause them to degrade faster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eBecause environmental influences can diminish a reagent’s effectiveness over time, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e best to replace all the chemicals in your kit after one year. If your testing is seasonal, start each season with fresh reagents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW123803850 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dpd-reagent-1-75-oz-dropper-bottle-taylor","title":"DPD Reagent #1  Dropper Bottle  - Taylor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTaylor® R-0001 DPD Reagent #1 measures free chlorine and bromine levels in your pool or spa water. Used alongside companion reagents in the Taylor test kit system, this dropper bottle delivers precise colorimetric results to help you maintain optimal sanitizer balance and water safety. 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