Should I use this RODI water ?

[saltkreep88]

So i changed up my water change setup and added new ro plastic lines. The new lines are NSF 51 and 61 rated, and is the standard blue tubing. It is made by aquaticlife.

I made 50 gallons of saltwater with the new tubing and i now noticed that the new water smells like plastic. The plastic smell is from the new tubing. I am thinking I am okay to use it since it is nsf rated, but it makes me nervous. What are your thoughts?

 

[DaveK]

I'd toss that first batch of water, just to be on the safe side.

Think in terms of putting your reef at risk to save a little water and salt.

 

[myrjon]

use that 5o gal as a flush ....

 

[RiverSwami]

I'm hardly an expert. However, the instructions that came with my new BSR RO/DI system says to run the system for at least an hour to flush out any residual compounds and to dump all that water as waste. Also, to flush it for 10 mins before each use if it has been idle (I guess when not used with an ATO), and after changing carbon blocks or membranes.

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[lefkonj]

Any new tubing I would flush through for 10-15 minutes, as well with the components of the RODI itself.