Filling RO container for first time. Weird smell

Michael43 · May 15, 2016

Excuse the mess in the pic I just want you guys to see the type of container I have. Pretty standard polytheline 50g storage tank. I bought this new. Opening the lid, the inside had a very "plastic like" smell. I hose it out well and then after that tried my best to rinse it well with RO water. I have just filled it for the first time. TDS is O inside but the water still has a faint plastic smell too it. No where near as bad as it was but you can notice it. Should I dump it once and refill or do you guys think it's ok especially since the TDS meter reads perfect?

Bunnee911 · May 15, 2016

Did you discard the first water from your new rodi? If not, go ahead and flush and refill.

Cory · May 16, 2016

I agree flush the water. Nice storage container. How much does it cost?

stunreefer · May 16, 2016

Sounds like you already rinsed it well prior to use. IME tanks like that give off an odor for a while; like a new car smell.

If TDS reads zero in reservoir I would use it.

Michael43 · May 16, 2016

The rodi isn't new just the container. I've been using garbage cans prior. I always flush the ro for a bit before every use. I got the container on eBay. Was I think $150 shipped