new stream is not clean

[jayo]

I just received a new stream 6200. The impeller and surroundings are coated with a sweetish, slightly oily substance. What is this? How should I clean it?

Thanks,

jayo

 

[rvitko]

It is glycerin and it is from the factory testing, it serves as a lubricant and prevents the parts from sticking on start up. Forget about it and just put it in and plug it in, their is less than 1ml in a 5ml solution added to the pump and glycerin is harmless anyway.

 

[jayo]

Good to know. Might not hurt to put a note in the box or the instructions about it.

Thanks!

jayo

 

[rvitko]

I agree, it is a frequent question. I think since the brand is so established in Germany and most of Europe they don't even think about it.

 

[grim]

Re: new stream is not clean

coated with a sweetish, slightly

You really didn't taste it... did you?

jb

 

[jayo]

yep, sure did. got some on my finger, and it was slightly viscous but not really oily, and I took a little taste to see if that enlightened me, but it didn't. I rationalized it afterward by saying "this is supposed to go directly into an aquarium, how toxic could it be?" but definitely didn't do a lot of thinking before tasting.

I've tasted saltwater (does my water taste like the ocean? Yup, pretty much) and kalkwasser (in a siphon accident - blech) too but I draw the line at skimmate.

jayo