Where's My U.O.A.????
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Where's My U.O.A.????
Well guys and gals, sent my Schaeffers test kit for my UOA three weeks ago and haven't heard a thing, nothing yet in the mail. I tried calling a regional rep thats down in Delaware and left a message and i'm hoping to here something. Anybody else have any simular problems?? I was thinking about the possibility that the USPS wouldn't like fluids being shipped with them but I went ahead and dropped it into the mailbox. I made sure it was sealed inside and out, what gives??
Thanks for the replies as always...
Thanks for the replies as always...
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Hey Tristan, figured with those problems back in the day(chemical-poisons) that they would be dumping anything that looked suspicious. It just crossed my mind. Cris, been awhile, hows the family?? Yes, I wait for them to chime in, Rich has a big move so I'll wait for him..
Really was looking foward to the results, running syn since 15,000.
Really was looking foward to the results, running syn since 15,000.
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. It comes with a test bottle then you put it in another sealed bottle, nice system. I don't see a problem at all. I even took added precautionary measure's and taped the outer bottle's lid just to make sure.
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B-S kits consist of a small plastic bottle stuffed inside a small zip-lock baggie, then inside a second sealed bottle. I use clear packing tape to insure the outer lid can't be turned.
I fill the inner bottle completely so it won't make any noise when shaken.
When asked what's inside, I simply reply, "A specimen." Since it's addressed to a laboratory, they usually don't ask beyond that.
You can legitimately tell them it's not biohazard, too.
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I fill the inner bottle completely so it won't make any noise when shaken.
When asked what's inside, I simply reply, "A specimen." Since it's addressed to a laboratory, they usually don't ask beyond that.
You can legitimately tell them it's not biohazard, too.
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B-S kits consist of a small plastic bottle stuffed inside a small zip-lock baggie, then inside a second sealed bottle. I use clear packing tape to insure the outer lid can't be turned.
I fill the inner bottle completely so it won't make any noise when shaken.
When asked what's inside, I simply reply, "A specimen." Since it's addressed to a laboratory, they usually don't ask beyond that.
You can legitimately tell them it's not biohazard, too.
Pop
I fill the inner bottle completely so it won't make any noise when shaken.
When asked what's inside, I simply reply, "A specimen." Since it's addressed to a laboratory, they usually don't ask beyond that.
You can legitimately tell them it's not biohazard, too.
Pop
Update: Called a Regional rep down in De. yesterday and he called today and he's going to find out where it is. Said he'll let me know within the next day or so, flying out of town on business.
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I sent my sample to Blackstone and had an Email response with a full printable version of my analysis attached in under 1 week from the day I mailed it parcel post. then they followed up with a nice hard copy in the mail!! GREAT FOLKS there at BLACKSTONE!!
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It could be:
It could be because the oil even a small sample might fall into this from the PO site. Don't know for sure my local PO has a large sign on this topic.
Granted there is probably NO risk on a oil sample double bottled. I think the pack should/might also contain a superadsorbant material that would soak up a few cc of oil.
"Prohibited Goods
We take all legal and safety issues very seriously, and we refuse to carry any of the illegal or harmful items listed below. If they are found in the post, we will return them to the sender or dispose of them. In some cases, the sender may face prosecution.
Environmental Waste used engine oil or used batteries"
Granted there is probably NO risk on a oil sample double bottled. I think the pack should/might also contain a superadsorbant material that would soak up a few cc of oil.
"Prohibited Goods
We take all legal and safety issues very seriously, and we refuse to carry any of the illegal or harmful items listed below. If they are found in the post, we will return them to the sender or dispose of them. In some cases, the sender may face prosecution.
Environmental Waste used engine oil or used batteries"
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I believe the intent of the USPS notification is in regards to larger volumes of used engine oil being shipped for recycling purposes. On the other hand, "samples" are exempt from this "exception list".
One thing I have also done is to not just ship the sample bottle "as provided" by the testing company (be it Schaeffers, Blackstone, OilGuard, etc.). I have seen that if the bottle is packaged in a small box, there are no problems. The few times I have actually sent the Schaeffer bottle "as provided", I use heavy packaging tape and securely tape the entire lid circumference to the bottle as a demonstration of "responsible packaging practices", and those have also gone through the system, but do seem to take a little longer.
One thing I have also done is to not just ship the sample bottle "as provided" by the testing company (be it Schaeffers, Blackstone, OilGuard, etc.). I have seen that if the bottle is packaged in a small box, there are no problems. The few times I have actually sent the Schaeffer bottle "as provided", I use heavy packaging tape and securely tape the entire lid circumference to the bottle as a demonstration of "responsible packaging practices", and those have also gone through the system, but do seem to take a little longer.
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[quote=F250_;7433594]I believe the intent of the USPS notification is in regards to larger volumes of used engine oil being shipped for recycling purposes. On the other hand, "samples" are exempt from this "exception list".
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I agree, but if you run across a nit picker!
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I agree, but if you run across a nit picker!