What is included in my sample kit?
Sample jars are packaged 10 to a case
- 3.5 fl. oz clear plastic container with a threaded lid
- The jar opening is 1.49 in. to allow the use of the vampire sampling pump (assures that a clean, representative sample is taken quickly and consistently)
- The outer shipping container for each individual kit is a black plastic jar
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Sample cards must include information to the lab
When should I sample my coolant?
The general guidelines for sampling coolant are:
- Recommended sampling interval for basic coolant analysis is every 250-500 hours of service (10-20 days)
- Recommended service interval for advanced testing is every 4th sample or about 4 months whichever comes first
How do I take my sample?
- Do not remove prepaid sticker from the sample jar
- Please do not write on the external black jars
- Sample jar is clean and free of contaminants
- Samples are drawn from a consistent sample points
- If sampling water used in coolant, run the water for at least one minute
- Fill jar to the bottom of the threads, leaving 10mm of airspace. This will prevent leakage during transport and loss of sample
- Allow sample to cool and re-tighten the lid. Always ship samples in their black outer shipping jar to prevent accidental sample loss
- Please make sure sample is securely packaged and leak proof
- Please double check to see that you have included the appropriate documentation with your samples
Following these guidelines will ensure samples arrive intact and uncontaminated, so that we can give you the most accurate results. The Fluid Life Quality Policy begins with the customer and the submission of samples in good condition with proper documentation.
For more information on sample cards download Sample Card Completion Procedures, access our Coolant Sample Card or sign into myLab.