RO jug sterilization

Myka · #1 05-03-2008, 06:44 PM

How do you guys sterilize your RO/DI jugs? I've never sterilized mine (my jugs are about 2 years old), and figure maybe I should start.

BMW Rider · #2 05-04-2008, 02:40 AM

I use the sulfite sterilizer for wine and beer making equipment. I have it on hand (for its intended purpose) and it does not leave anything behind after a quick rinse. Kills bacteria and yeasts on contact better than chlorine based sterilants.

mseepman · #3 05-04-2008, 02:50 AM

I use the Water cooler cleaner that they sell at Water stores. I do my water cooler every 2 months and my bottles at the same time. Once the bottles are clean I take them to the water store and they do an Ozone rinse before filling them up with new water.

Myka · #4 05-04-2008, 04:21 AM

Ok, thanks guys!

Gools · #5 05-04-2008, 04:48 AM

1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide with boiling hot purified water.

mseepman · #6 05-04-2008, 05:49 AM

Yeah, the Water company today told me the same formula as Gools just suggested.

EmilyB · #7 05-04-2008, 06:29 AM

I use the...hmmm...how do I get that black out of the water change hose....

Myka · #8 05-04-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gools

1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide with boiling hot purified water.

This sounds perfect. Easy, household items.

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Originally Posted by EmilyB

I use the...hmmm...how do I get that black out of the water change hose....

WhoPoopWrasse · #9 05-11-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Rider

I use the sulfite sterilizer for wine and beer making equipment. I have it on hand (for its intended purpose) and it does not leave anything behind after a quick rinse. Kills bacteria and yeasts on contact better than chlorine based sterilants.

Dang, I never thought of that! I'm always using that for my carboys etc.! I can't believe I never put 2 and 2 together!

Geez I'm a boob!