Smelly water jerry can

[Master_under_Dog]

I have bought a plastic jerry can for water. (It says it's for water on the side). But it smells of burnt plastic like those recyled plastic supermarket bags. Does anyone know if this will taint the water and is there any way of getting rid of the smell?

Michael

 

[landlockedpirate]

Not sure if it will taint the water but you can clean it out with a dose of Milton, this should remove the smell.

 

[pampas]

I have found that clear plastic ones smell a bit, but the black type don`t, must be the type of plastic. I do not think that your water will be tainted after a flushing with tap water.

 

[Pye_End]

Cold water is a good de-oderiser.

Try putting some in and throwing it around for a bit and see if it clears.

 

[sarabande]

you might be tempted to use hot water to clean it, but don't because heat can release platicisers in the material. These are not Good News for human beans.

Salt and water, if Milton not available, and leave over night.

 

[lenseman]

Bicarbonate of Soda will (should) get rid of the smell. Use a cupful, dissolve in water and fill and shake the container.

Leave for a day or so filled with Bicarb of Soda.

It is also useful to rid smells of (sea) Sick and Poo and general musty smells. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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[Refueler]

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I have found that clear plastic ones smell a bit, but the black type don`t, must be the type of plastic. I do not think that your water will be tainted after a flushing with tap water.

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White and clear containers ex Caravan / Camping dealers are potable water suitable. Black are Grey water and not suitable for Potable water.
Potable water container plastic is same as drinks bottles ... a particular type of HDPE usually.

The way I solve extra water storage on board is to use 5 litre mineral water containers from s/market ... a) you get 5 litres of good water ... b) a suitable container to refill after mineral water used ... c) you can stow easier and more when it's in smaller packages ..... d) darn siite easier to carry than a large job !! Even the wife can carry a couple ! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Master_under_Dog]

Many thanks all for the useful advice. I shall see if it can be cleared but will also get some 5 litre containers as well. Continuing to learn as I go on!

 

[pampas]

The Black ones that I have are impressed with word Water (Ex WD)

 

[Refueler]

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The Black ones that I have are impressed with word Water (Ex WD)

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Ok - so not the usual ones !! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif