anion resin users i got a question..

[ddc0715]

ok to all you Anion resin users, i just switched over and got my first bag of the stuff... the ammonia (or strong oder )smell that came from the bag when i opend it about knock me down.. is this normal? the cation resin had 0 oder...plus my rodi water smell like it as well.

 

[MNFish]

ok to all you Anion resin users, i just switched over and got my first bag of the stuff... the ammonia (or strong oder )smell that came from the bag when i opend it about knock me down.. is this normal? the cation resin had 0 oder...plus my rodi water smell like it as well.

Yes it is normal, and I have noticed the first few gallons or so smell like it as well. I have always thrown out the first few gallons after I refill a filter. After that I notice the water has no smell at all. It is probably safe to use even with the smell but I like to play it safe.

 

[Miami Reef]

ok to all you Anion resin users, i just switched over and got my first bag of the stuff... the ammonia (or strong oder )smell that came from the bag when i opend it about knock me down.. is this normal? the cation resin had 0 oder...plus my rodi water smell like it as well.

Haha.

My sense of smell doesn’t work, but my family goes batsh*t crazy when they smell it. They compare it to a dead, rotting fish. lol

 

[MNFish]

Haha.

My sense of smell doesn’t work, but my family goes batsh*t crazy when they smell it. They compare it to a dead, rotting fish. lol

I just switched mine out today and the wife said the whole house smelled like fish, maybe my sense of smell is not so good either as I think it smells but not terrible hahah

 

[Miami Reef]

I just switched mine out today

Me too! Fortunately, my family wasn't home!

I will say that anion resin has fumes. I accidentally inhaled it, and it did not feel good for my throat lol.

 

[ti_lavender]

I just ordered a anion / cation setup. Glad I read this since know I know to replace with the family isn't around for a bit.

 

[Garf]

The wife complains of the smell I make when I regenerate mine with sodium hydroxide, she’s not too keen on the smell of the sodium hydroxide either.

 

[MNFish]

I just ordered a anion / cation setup. Glad I read this since know I know to replace with the family isn't around for a bit.

You are too nice, my family just expects me to stink haha

 

[Sean Clark]

I change mine outside so I don't get "in trouble" for stinking up the house. It's bad and it is normal.

 

[vtecintegra]

My wife has been complaining for the last two days. I changed the resin and dumped the old in the garage trash can. This stuff does smell like dead fish.

 

[PedroYoung]

one more chime in, I always change mine outside and put the old used resin in the thick plastic bag my salt comes in until I take out the trash. I also buy the big bags of resin and store it in a 2.5 gallon sealed container inside a 5 gal old salt bucket with sealed lid. That almost seals off the stank!! I've got to change it out today. I'm on a well and the anion resin is the only one that ever gets used up. Totally saves me $$$ only changing the one resin instead of mixed.

 

[ddc0715]

The wife complains of the smell I make when I regenerate mine with sodium hydroxide, she’s not too keen on the smell of the sodium hydroxide either.

glad to here this.....my wife smelled it from Canada AKA the other end of the house.... i heard a fant voice in the distance yell.."omg what that smell"

it's rechargeable?

 

[Sean Clark]

it's rechargeable?

Yes, if you soak it in Lye (sodium hydroxide) it will strip it clean and you may use it again.

 

[ddc0715]

Yes, if you soak it in Lye (sodium hydroxide) it will strip it clean and you may use it again.

what's your process time, limits etc.

 

[Sean Clark]

what's your process time, limits etc.

Mix a 5% lye water solution in an appropriately sized bucket. Add depleted resin. Stir gently. Let's sit 30-90 min stirring occasionally. Rinse in rodi. Done. I repack mine while still damp because it is a bit easier. They will shrink a bit when dried completely.

 

[West1]

Mix a 5% lye water solution in an appropriately sized bucket. Add depleted resin. Stir gently. Let's sit 30-90 min stirring occasionally. Rinse in rodi. Done. I repack mine while still damp because it is a bit easier. They will shrink a bit when dried completely.

mom going to start the triple DI filter this weekend, I never knew Anion was rechargeable! How many recharges have you gone before buying new?

 

[Derrick0580]

Yep! My wife raises ten levels of He11 when I open the bag in a separate room. I personally don’t find it that bad unless I cram my face down into the bag! I just wish I could find someone that sells the resins separately besides brs!

 

[Sean Clark]

mom going to start the triple DI filter this weekend, I never knew Anion was rechargeable! How many recharges have you gone before buying new?

I haven't bought new yet. I have done it maybe 10 times. I have needed to "top it off" with fresh resin occasionally due to some spilling and what not. It is possible that it looses some efficiency or capacity over time but I cant say that I have noticed.