My RO/DI water smells like plastic (PVC); is this a problem?

eisaiasjr · 09/08/2008, 12:03 PM

Hello:

I recently upgraded my setup with 2x 36 gallon PVC (Poly propeline?) drums in order to mix my own saltwater as well as having a nice reservoir or RO/DI

I cleaned the containers with baking soda thoroughly however I was not able to get rid of the plastic smell. I proceeded to fill up the 36 gal RO/DI as well as the 36 gal salt-mixing container and let it sit overnight

This morning I noticed that the RO/DI which I get from this container for drinking water as well as for evaporation smells like plastic! Is this a big issue?

Should I not use this water to top off my tanks? what about using this water to mix with salt?

Your advice is welcome.

Regards,

Estefano

HighlandReefer · 09/08/2008, 03:36 PM

My plastic containers smelled like plastic for some time after I started using them. I had no problems with it. Many reefers use these containers and have odors for some time afterwards with no negative results.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 09/08/2008, 03:44 PM

I agree that I would not worry about such smells.

eisaiasjr · 09/08/2008, 07:50 PM

Thank you gentlemen for the responses. I was afraid I may leech some bad stuff into the water.

Regards,

Estefano

Randy Holmes-Farley · 09/09/2008, 05:06 AM

Happy Reefing.

09/08/2008, 12:03 PM	#1
eisaiasjr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 421	My RO/DI water smells like plastic (PVC); is this a problem? Hello: I recently upgraded my setup with 2x 36 gallon PVC (Poly propeline?) drums in order to mix my own saltwater as well as having a nice reservoir or RO/DI I cleaned the containers with baking soda thoroughly however I was not able to get rid of the plastic smell. I proceeded to fill up the 36 gal RO/DI as well as the 36 gal salt-mixing container and let it sit overnight This morning I noticed that the RO/DI which I get from this container for drinking water as well as for evaporation smells like plastic! Is this a big issue? Should I not use this water to top off my tanks? what about using this water to mix with salt? Your advice is welcome. Regards, Estefano

09/08/2008, 03:36 PM	#2
HighlandReefer Team RC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Entomologist Posts: 14,591	My plastic containers smelled like plastic for some time after I started using them. I had no problems with it. Many reefers use these containers and have odors for some time afterwards with no negative results. __________________ Cliff Babcock Intestests: Digital Microscopy; Marine Pest Control; Marine Plants & Macroalgae Current Tank Info: 180 g. mixed reef system

09/08/2008, 03:44 PM	#3
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	I agree that I would not worry about such smells. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

09/08/2008, 07:50 PM	#4
eisaiasjr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 421	tkx Thank you gentlemen for the responses. I was afraid I may leech some bad stuff into the water. Regards, Estefano

09/09/2008, 05:06 AM	#5
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	Happy Reefing. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef