we have a miniature (1 cup) Brita water filter. does 8 oz's in less than a
minute. very convenient.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Joel Funk [mailto:jmf@...]
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 11:02 AM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Re: plastic water tank smell
ray goldsmith <neville-@...> wrote:
original article:
I have run several tankful (13 gallons US) of water through a
new tank and have tried a baby bottle sterilizing mix (Milton) to
remove
the strong plastic smell and taste from the water but it is still
there..... so our drinking water is carried in an old 5 gl container
till it dissipates... has anyone had similar experience and know of a
quick fix?
Ray.
99 EVC TDI
Melb Aus.
Some plastics continue to impart taste and odor indefinitely, and are
less than ideal for potable water storage. We've tried rinsing with a
very mild bleach solution (and then rinsing with clear water), which
helps temporarily, and adding lemon juice, which masks the odor and
taste. However, we usually just carry the drinking water in a separate
container, which is easier to fill and clean, but takes up valuable
space.
Joel Funk
97 EVC
