GLASS BOTTLES Quicktest-3 tester for gold and silver

SUMMARY TRADE ONLY! Anyone over the age of 18 may buy acids for testing precious metals for trade, business or professional use but we might need to verify this - see "Restrictions" for details.   THIS IS NOT A STANDARD TESTER! This set contains glass bottles instead of the standard plastic bottles (see the tab “PLASTIC OR GLASS?”). Glass bottles are not a standard stock item, please allow an extra few days for delivery.   Three bottle tester, tests for all carats of gold and also silver.  Each acid changes colour when applied to the metal, and the colour (and the speed of the reaction) will tell you if it is gold, and the carat. Also tests for silver. Each set includes a needle-file (to check for plating), a sample of copper (to see the reaction on 'base' metal), a magnet (gold and silver aren't magnetic), and a very clear  instructions booklet - they all fit neatly into the box with the acids. To download the instruction manual click here. To read about various methods of testing gold click here to read the article.  GLASS BOTTLES Pros: Has a very fine applicator, you can apply a tiny spot of acid (e.g. for fine chains) or a few spots (for larger items).  Gives more tests than a plastic bottle, because you don't have to apply as much acid.  Cons:  The bottles do not have childproof caps, you must take extra care to keep them away from children: keep them in the box when not in use and lock the box If an open bottle is knocked over, all the acid will spill, causing great damage or injury If dropped the bottle could smash; if over-heated (e.g. in a hot car) it could explode.    PLASTIC BOTTLES Pros: If knocked over, it can only spill one drop If dropped it can't smash If over-heated it won't explode Childproof caps. Cons: Dispenses drops of one size (exactly 0.03ml...every time), you can't apply smaller drops.       DETAIL Supplied in a strong wooden box which contains the accessories and instructions (there is also a summary of the instructions fixed to lid). The instructions are very simple, there are even instructions for the colour blind, you don't have to distinguish between dark green, dark red, grey and brown. This is THE 'industry standard' tester. The simplest (easy to use) set on the market. Strong wooden box for safety, accessories included, childproof bottles. We have been manufacturing this model since 1986. Accessories: magnet, needle file, sample of 'base' metal (copper). The first bottle tells you if the metal is not gold or 9ct or better than 9ct. The second bottle tells you if the metal is 14ct, 18ct, 22ct or 24ct (and it's accurate enough to gauge 'in between' these readings) The third bottle tests for silver (Sterling, 925 grade or 'continental' .800). Each bottle contains enough fluid for 100 to 150 tests and has a shelf life of between one and two years (the 'use by' date is printed on each label). Each bottle is semi-transparent so that you can see how much fluid remains.  VIDEOS Preparation, , click here to play the video - good to see this if you have never used testing acids before. Using the bottles, click here to play the video - can't get the lid off? - don't know what to do next? Not gold, click here to play the video - the reaction on non-gold 9ct, click here to play the video - testing non-gold / 9ct. click here to play the video 18ct, click here to play the video Play all the videos at once, click here to play the video  RESTRICTIONS RESTRICTIONS ON SALES Anyone over the age of 18 may buy acids for testing precious metals as part of their trade, business or profession. That includes organisations, large companies, small businesses, individual traders working from home, even collectors who trade by buying  and selling. If we need more information we will email you, then please respond within 7 days, after which the order will be cancelled. So please check your emails, including your junk folder. If we do not require any information, we will send you our standard confirmation of order with the dispatch date.   RESTRICTIONS ON SHIPPING Acids are sent by the courier UPS using their Dangerous Chemical service. Acids cannot be sent by ordinary mail.  We cannot ship by sea. That includes any island, unless it's connected to mainland Britain or mainland Europe by a road bridge. We cannot ship by air. That includes some remote parts of mainland Britain. This is because UPS do not operate a road service to these destinations, parcels go by air, and acids cannot be sent by air. We cannot send acids to some of postcode areas AB, CA, HS, IV, KA, LA, PA, PH, PO, TR. We cannot send acids to any of postcode areas BT, IM, KW, ZE. SAFETY + DISCLAIMER SAFETY The fluids are acid, you will need a steady hand and good eyesight. Acids must be kept well away from children and stored upright in a cool place. If this is not possible DO NOT buy this product. Download our 4-page plain-English guide to safety.  The full COSHH