Old Gear?

[tony_canuck]

So I was cleaning out my old boxes and found some old gear. How old is too old to use? It still looks as fresh and clean as the day I got them, and it's making me itch to start up! LOL

But seriously, should I take any precautions before trying it? Is there a set number of years you wouldn't take it? Should I cook it up in the oven for a bit to kill any bacteria?

Thanks

[O2BESOHUGE]

Re: Old Gear?

THE BENZYL ALCOHOL THAT ITS MADE WITH SHOULD KEEP IT STERILE. HOW OLD IS IT? I SHOULD BE GOOD STILL.

[tony_canuck]

Re: Old Gear?

5-6 years i think. It has an expiration date of 2010, but it's UG so that can be taken with a grain of salt

Thanks for the input though

[ketsugo]

Re: Old Gear?

Hey if you decide to toss it- Ill be your gunea pig LOL. It should be good but it may depend on the lab- some guys took good care cuz they too used their own gear, but if it says something like crimson labs, bangor labs etc you may want to re-consider

[alluprbdy]

Re: Old Gear?

my gear im on currently expired also according to the ugl label but means nothing I think as said above 5yrs is good to me. My stuff is 3 yrs old.

[skinnyman]

Re: Old Gear?

only way to tell is to give it try.....

[mtnmedic]

Re: Old Gear?

Geez, I wish I had old gear laying around in a drawer.

[Powerpress]

Re: Old Gear?

I have some GEN-PHARMA gear....its 6 years old. Still good!! I think all that really happens is the gear gets weaker with age.

[MPMC]

Re: Old Gear?

Has the vial ever been drawn from? If not, then I say go for it. If you have used some from it... Id probably just toss it. Not worth the risk IMO.

[6p6]

Re: Old Gear?

as long as it has been sealed and stored in a cool dry place you should be GTG