Rain water on filter socks?

LeChef · Dec 14, 2021

Was drying the filter socks and it rained, should I machine wash them again in bleach or just a hot rinse in the washing machine?

LeChef · Dec 14, 2021

LeChef said:
Was drying the filter socks and it rained, should I machine wash them again in bleach or just a hot rinse in the washing machine?

Ahh another question, left a 5 gallon bucket of rodi water, looks like it was windy and some rain drizzle probably ended up in there as well.

do you think I’m gonna have to make a new bucket of rodi? I can’t test it for sure because it has some salt residue in the water already.

Jedi1199 · Dec 14, 2021

LeChef said:
Was drying the filter socks and it rained, should I machine wash them again in bleach or just a hot rinse in the washing machine?

My personal opinion, do not bleach your filter socks.

I wash mine in a hot water wash with no detergent and no bleach. They may not come out as pure white as new, but I know that I am not introducing unwanted chemicals of any kind to my system.

As for the water bucket... it should be fine... If it is truly a concern, I am of the opinion that an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.

moz71 · Dec 14, 2021

I wouldn’t worry about it. For the total percent of rain water it’s minuscule. Geez some people still use tap water. Lol

moz71 · Dec 14, 2021

I also do same as @Jedi1199

Dan_P · Dec 14, 2021

LeChef said:
Was drying the filter socks and it rained, should I machine wash them again in bleach or just a hot rinse in the washing machine?

Since you are essentially filtering poo mixtures with them, I can’t see why you would need to worry about rain water.

Dan_P · Dec 14, 2021

LeChef said:
Ahh another question, left a 5 gallon bucket of rodi water, looks like it was windy and some rain drizzle probably ended up in there as well.

do you think I’m gonna have to make a new bucket of rodi? I can’t test it for sure because it has some salt residue in the water already.

If you are going to lose sleep worrying about rain water contaminating your system, don’t use it, otherwise, use It.

Tamberav · Dec 14, 2021

I would just use them... it isn't like your washing machine washes with RODI or such.

Also bleach evaporates so as long as socks are bone dry that is not a concern either. People be paranoid.

LeChef · Dec 14, 2021

Jedi1199 said:
My personal opinion, do not bleach your filter socks.

I wash mine in a hot water wash with no detergent and no bleach. They may not come out as pure white as new, but I know that I am not introducing unwanted chemicals of any kind to my system.

As for the water bucket... it should be fine... If it is truly a concern, I am of the opinion that an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.

Alright thanks for the tip on the bleach new to saltwater and just assumed your supposed to because a site said so.

And I think I’ll just make some new rodi, I’ve put to much money into this thing for it to die from some rain drizzle lol

Jedi1199 · Dec 14, 2021

Tamberav said:
I would just use them... it isn't like your washing machine washes with RODI or such.

Also bleach evaporates so as long as socks are bone dry that is not a concern either. People be paranoid.

The concern does not come from the bleach itself. I have read many posts and articles regarding "Splashless" bleach that leaves a residue that causes foaming in systems where it has been used.

I have ONLY read this information, never personally tested it myself. In keeping with the prevention beats cure theory, I just wash them in plain hot water.

Tamberav · Dec 14, 2021

Jedi1199 said:
The concern does not come from the bleach itself. I have read many posts and articles regarding "Splashless" bleach that leaves a residue that causes foaming in systems where it has been used.

I have ONLY read this information, never personally tested it myself. In keeping with the prevention beats cure theory, I just wash them in plain hot water.

Ya, a person needs to buy just plain bleach. Not splashless or scented, etc.