Chemipure Elite - still really dirty after rinse

[Calpoly2103]

Hi All,

So i just opened my first bottle of Chemi-pure elite. Instructions say to rinse "lightly". So i rinsed it and and the water coming through it was still black. In fact, I rinsed/soaked it 3-4 more times in RODI water for maybe 10 more minutes, and its still coming out blackish/grey, but its getting better. Is this normal for Chemi-pure elite? If i put this in the tank, wont it cloud the water? I have a Nuvo 40 with media baskets in the chambers.

Also, how far into the cycle should I put this in? Thanks all !

 

[Tautog]

Yes, that’s normal. It’s just dust. I used this product for the first 2 yrs, but have switched to ROX 8 from BRS and Phosguard

 

[Calpoly2103]

Yes, that’s normal. It’s just dust. I used this product for the first 2 yrs, but have switched to ROX 8 from BRS and Phosguard

So should I keep rinsing/soaking it in RODI water till clear before putting in my tank?

 

[Calpoly2103]

Anyone else have any insight who uses this product? I've just soaked this in RODI water for 24 hours and its STILL dusty, and giving off brown water.