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May 8th, 2007, 08:40 PM
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RO/DI water
I have a large 50g plastic barrel and was going to store RO/DI water in it once my filter system gets here. I wanna make sure it's clean before i start storing water in it. Can I use vinegar and water to rinse it out? any tips or suggestions about storing water would appreciated.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping 
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May 8th, 2007, 10:30 PM
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Re: RO/DI water
i know that vinegar desinfects cause is acid .. but i dont know if is safe to use on canisters that are gonna be used for reef...i clean all my stuff and canisters with clear water and salt...i dont use other additives..
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May 9th, 2007, 12:00 AM
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Re: RO/DI water
The vinegar will work fine to clean your can.Just make sure you rinse it out good.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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May 9th, 2007, 01:47 AM
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Re: RO/DI water
Vinegar is probably the safest thing you can use to clean stuff. Just rinse well.
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May 9th, 2007, 06:44 AM
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Re: RO/DI water
Vinegar is fine...yeah rinse it thoroughly.
Just don't use malt vinegar 
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May 9th, 2007, 07:32 AM
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Re: RO/DI water
Yup what they said eill work fine.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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May 9th, 2007, 03:04 PM
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Re: RO/DI water
I know there are some cleaning solutions or degreasers out there that are suppose to break down into carbon dioxide basic minerals and water, has anyone had exerience in using such a cleaning solution on tank equipment? I have this stuff at work that says it's for farms and marine use. obviously you wouldn't go spraying the stuff into your tank. I just wanna make sure i dont introduce a chemical (wether it be from a cleaning solution or from the barrel i wanna store water in) that will react with the tank.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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May 9th, 2007, 03:55 PM
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Re: RO/DI water
I wouldnt try it just to be on the safe side when vinegar works good enough.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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May 9th, 2007, 11:50 PM
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Re: RO/DI water
I used to work at a Car Wash that used vinager to help take off cement off some trucks. If it can do that, you know its good for other stuff.
P.S. BTW, I wouldn't use vinager on colored cars. This was done to white trucks only, from the local cement plant.
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May 10th, 2007, 12:10 AM
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Re: RO/DI water
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I guess vinegar is a pretty strong acid if you think about it. i'll give the vinegar a whirl and see how it does. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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