New Acrylic sump off gasing?

[Palmer]

Hey everybody

I have a weird question regarding new acrylic. I just purchased an aqueon acrylic sump and noticed an awful smell ( my wife suggested it smells like vomit which isn't far off) since opening the box and installing.) I honestly haven't owned acrylic tanks in the past so it is new for me. Is it an off gasing effect from the manufacturer? Has anyone else ever experienced this?

Thanks

[WarDog]

Acrylic definitely has its own smell, but I don't think I would describe it as vomit lol. The sump was probably assembled months ago so all the cement should be fully cured. I would just give it a wash in vinegar water and off you go.

[sphelps]

Never noticed any real unpleasant smell whenever I've worked with acrylic. The solvent obviously has a strong odor but it's pretty obvious.

[untamed]

I notice that smell when I cut acrylic with a saw.

[Myka]

I notice that smell when I cut acrylic with a saw.
Yes. I would describe it more like boar urine. It's gross. I don't think all avrylic makes this smell though...I don't know what the difference is.

[Palmer]

Thanks for the comments everyone I will try rinsing in some dilute vinegar and see if it improves :)

[Myka]

Thanks for the comments everyone I will try rinsing in some dilute vinegar and see if it improves :)

I don't think that will help. I think you just need time for it to dissipate.