Question 1

How long does it take for these tablets to purify the water?

Accepted Answer

30 min to kill bugs in clear good looking water, 4 hours to the real nasty ones like giardia and cryptosparidum in "turbid" water (meaning murky or full of debris, aka the type of water you'd really want to use tablets on). This has been tested and proven in a lab so honestly the "I have never gotten sick" answer is not an indication of the tablet working --> it's an indication of good luck. It really pays to plan ahead with these tablets and get them working BEFORE you need the water so you can give it the full 4 hours if needed. If you need water purified quickly , boil it.

Question 2

Are these tablets individually packaged or all in one jar?

Accepted Answer

Individually packaged.  So you'll be able to take just a few along with you somewhere (but really, they make a LOT better ones than this brand...they need darkness, they need 4 hours, they taste awful...I don't know the other brands, but I went on a trip to Nepal with people who had much better tasting/working tabs and the BEST of all was the SteriPen.  Highly recommend that.)

Question 3

what is the shelf life of these tablets?

Accepted Answer

4 years from date of mfg - however if they remain sealed in a temp controlled environment, say less than 90 degrees F -- possibly much longer. All the expiration date means is that's how long the mfg will guarantee it. It may be 100% effective if stored for much longer, but then again, are you willing to risk your health on it?

Question 4

Have you restocked these tablets? Wouldn’t want to order some that expire in a years time

Accepted Answer

I bought a standard package that was right at the expiration date 3/20. I think the date is conservative, but IF people were INFORMED about the uses, then the mfr would be cranking out fresh product daily.

ASIN	B000IBY64W
Best Sellers Rank	#22,349 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #7 in Camping Chemical Water Treaters
Brand Name	potable aqua
Capacity	30 quarts
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,352)
Global Trade Identification Number	00368093030930
Included Components	Tablets
Installation Type	Personal Container
Item Dimensions L x W x H	6"L x 4.5"W x 1"H
Item Type Name	Chemical Water Treater
Item Weight	1.12 ounces
Manufacturer	Potable Aqua
Material Type	Synthetic
Model Name	Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets, 30 Pack
Model Number	3093
Number of Items	30
Other Special Features of the Product	30 Pack
Part Number	3093
Power Source	Battery Powered
Purification Method	Chlorine Dioxide
UPC	368093030930
Unit Count	30 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	77 °F
Warranty Description	Limited Warranty

potable aqua Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets - 30 Count, Blue, (3093)

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