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Old 05-31-2015, 04:21 PM
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Default New Acrylic sump off gasing?

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?

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Old 05-31-2015, 04:57 PM
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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.
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Old 05-31-2015, 09:31 PM
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Never noticed any real unpleasant smell whenever I've worked with acrylic. The solvent obviously has a strong odor but it's pretty obvious.
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Old 05-31-2015, 11:11 PM
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I notice that smell when I cut acrylic with a saw.
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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.
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Thanks for the comments everyone I will try rinsing in some dilute vinegar and see if it improves
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Old 06-02-2015, 03:07 AM
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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.
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