cleaning ato buckets tap water to RODI now

[chriss1992]

So im going to be using my old top off buckets that only have tap water in them to now RODI water do I need to clean them out or just fill them up like usual?

 

[Peace River]

So im going to be using my old top off buckets that only have tap water in them to now RODI water do I need to clean them out or just fill them up like usual?

I'm not sure that I completely understand your question so feel free to ask for clarification or restate your question if necessary. It sounds like you are wanting to switch your buckets from tap water to RODI and are wondering if you need to do anything special. I would rinse out the buckets, let them dry completely, and then refill with RODI. If they only had tap water then there shouldn't be a reason to bleach, add prime, or take any other measures.

 

[mfinn]

So im going to be using my old top off buckets that only have tap water in them to now RODI water do I need to clean them out or just fill them up like usual?

I'd wipe them down with vinegar, rinse them with rodi water and use them.

 

[chriss1992]

yep just changing from sink water to RODI toke an extra few days to set it up and i got inpatient and put tap water in the bucket

 

[Greg P]

Just rinse out with RO

 

[Greg P]

I use buckets all the time to perform tank tasks, then rinse with tapwater and let air dry.
The only time I worry about what's in the bucket is if I'm adding RO to my ATO as I don't want bacteria in there - had a slime issue years ago.
Otherwise, the small amount of tapwater residue in your buckets is nothing to worry about.