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02/17/2009, 09:08 PM
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How long can you store sea salt mix?
Hi there, I just found an Oceanic Natural sea salt mix (blue 50g jug)
Well its been stored at room temperature for around 4 years, can I still use it? THX in advance |
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02/17/2009, 09:11 PM
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Yes, but if it was opened prior it might have lost some of its buffing capacity. Mix it and test ph and alk before adding it to the system.
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02/17/2009, 09:24 PM
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I'm was using the Red See was opened prior and 3yrs old for more than one year now.
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02/17/2009, 09:36 PM
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If it has been closed and it is still loose, I wouldn't worry.
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02/17/2009, 09:38 PM
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I agree, as long as it is not clumped into a hard chunk, it will likely be ok. Mix some up and test it to be sure.
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02/17/2009, 09:49 PM
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Im pretty sure it was opened around 3 years or more ago... right now it looks like new on the inside...
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