What is the shelf life on this product? I might be thinking about putting one of this gems in a go to kit for emergencies
758879
I think it wil last quite a long time, just take it out in the sun once a month. I have had mine for a year and they work perfectly.
758880
It says "battery charges at maximum capacity for 500 recharge cycles." I just have mine sitting on a window sill, folded up, so it's charged in case of emergency. But I don't know how that affects its life. That's a lot of cycles...so I assume it will last a good long time since I don't need it often.
758881
Not sure exactly but I've had mine over a year and have used it roughly once a month for camping or sailing. I noticed there are stress marks on the plastic near the solar cell but it still seems structurally sound. Your idea for the "kit" sounds excellent, and with most emergency kits should be checked and refreshed annually anyway.
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I think that the product is too new for it to have a quantifiable shelf life. However, the use as emergency lighting was exactly the reason we have bought so many of these lights. You will run out of flashlight batteries eventually and may not have access to electricity off the grid, and even your supply of candles and lamp oil will be used up, but you will never run out of sunlight. It is definitely worth taking a chance on them!
758883
I have only had mine for a few months, ive had no issues with them holding a charge. When we were out of power for three days this summer, it was on and working all night and charged all day with regular daylight and was ready to go for the next evening. I just bought four more so we will have enough for the house.
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The shelf life is, from my understanding, forever as long as you keep the moisture out of it. It takes me about 6 mts to take it but I keep it in a dark cool dry place. I put what I use in one container and keep the rest put up until I run out of what I am using from.
571998
If the lid has been on tight, I think the shelf life is extremely long. Many, many months, a small number of years would be my guess. If you're worried, just get a new bottle, it is relatively cheap and if you're making a gravy out of hard-to-get tasty fat and hard-to-get tasty broth
990960
Don't know the shelf life. You might want to ask the manufacturer. I kept it refrigerated after I opened it.
1579768
This product doesn't have a shelf life that I'm aware of. The contents are under pressure. As long as the integrity of the container isn't compromised you should be good to go.
755662
Hi Ryan,The shelf life for this product is up to 25 years under the storage conditions that you mentioned. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.best regards,Adrienne MahoneyEarthtech Products
1713406
I store mine in the freezer... I really don't know how much shelf life it has... I tend to use it up quickly...
487025
I have used it a year ago and have some in my cupboard but haven't used it since. Sorry, can't tell you about whether it's shelf life it a year and still good. I will likey try to use it this year. It is sealed so should be good.
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I've read that the shelf life is at least a year, most likely up to two if it is kept well sealed and in a relatively cool area. I've been impressed witht the packaging on BulkSupplemts products; they seal well and are not prone to ripping, so you should be good to have them sealed and in a cupboard for extended periods.
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I don't think there is a shelf life. I keep these in my garage in three-digit weather in the summer (Sacramento) and have not had any issues with spoiling or degradation due to the heat. There are a few left in the box and they have been through one summer and one winter so far with no issues.
662308
I'll have to modify my answer. I have a ten test kit but, again, the shelf life was well over 12 months.
1311624
The only shelf life I would think would be the 9 volt battery..Actual life is expressed in the write up (7 Years)..What would you do if it went off ? I have 2 if they both go off its not a failure, time to run..
16914
You know, my daughter asked me this question recently. I am sure there's a shelf life on this product but I am not sure what that is. I cannot readily locate the paperwork so your best bet may be to go to the Kimber website.
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Probably indefinite. As long as it's kept dry there's nothing that can go bad, it's like storing sugar. If you're using it in recipes it won't last long enough to worry about shelf life.
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I imagine it would last quite awile.. Keep it in the air tight packaging and as an added measure put it into a waterproof ziplock bag like I did to keep moisture out. I got my first tablets (and stove) in the winter of 2013 and they are still igniting fine.
81612
Not sure what the shelf life is. I suppose it is like any lead acid battery and needs topped up periodically every month or so. I use this on a UPS with good results.
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There should be an expiration date printed on the box. Of course, the kit should not be stored too hot or too cold as this may effect the shelf life. Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium should be monitored regularly so it may not be a bad idea to cross check your kits accuracy with another's. You'll eventually use it all up.