storing RODI

[joe0813]

I want to start storing my RODI water so I have it on hand to easily fill my top off or make saltwater for water changes. I started using a brute trash barrel to keep it in but after a few days the water starts to stink like a used gym bag. Doesn't matter if I keep a pump in it to circulate the water or take the heater out. What gives, how are people storing ro water or does the smell not matter?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I store mine unstirred in Brute cans with no smell. Have you checked the underside of the lid for mold?

 

[joe0813]

I store mine unstirred in Brute cans with no smell. Have you checked the underside of the lid for mold?

Lid is nice and clean

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Probably some mold/mildew somewhere. I can't see it being a problem for the tank, but mold isn't great for people.

 

[joe0813]

Probably some mold/mildew somewhere. I can't see it being a problem for the tank, but mold isn't great for people.

ill clean both the lid and barrel to make sure

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

On the stirring question, it's fine to do so, but is not generally needed.

 

[Freenow54]

Lid is nice and clean

I have not experienced that either I store mine continually. Are you using DI resin ?

 

[joe0813]

RODI shouldn't smell like anything but water. Its basically pure H2O. That said, it loves to absorb anything it comes in contact with just like distilled.

wonder if its absorbing my smelly dogs when they come in from being outside

I have not experienced that either I store mine continually. Are you using DI resin ?

I am, using a brs 7stage

 

[Freenow54]

wonder if its absorbing my smelly dogs when they come in from being outside

I am, using a brs 7stage

Does it have a DI filter

 

[joe0813]

Does it have a DI filter

It does

 

[Freenow54]

is there residue in the container. I get a grey type of clay like build up in my container's but it still doesn't smell . try wiping the inside with a paper towel and see if that is it . I only get build up in the one after adding salt

 

[NanoSteam]

They really do absorb smells very well. My brute can always smells floral and I can't figure out why, it sits in my garage and no matter how well I clean the container and get rid of the smell, within 24hrs of filling its back.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Sorry to learn that something smells fishy-- and it's not your fish.

Hope you get it all figured out.