Camelbak - General running

SeaLark

28/08/2006 at 20:35

I've had my Camelbak for three years now & I'm sure in the early days this never happened!

But, despite using their own cleaning tablets; sterilizing tablets; hot soapy water; washing & thoroughly drying immediately after use; storing in cool conditions and replacing the bladder
I can't get rid of a horrible plastic type taste to whatever fluids I might put in.

Any ideas? I'd be grateful to hear!

Regards

M...eldy

pirate

28/08/2006 at 20:35

brandy :-)

Woj

28/08/2006 at 20:39

a strong mix of ribena or other blackcurrent cordial works well on other plastic bottles

Woj

28/08/2006 at 20:40

currants not electrical ones

heebiejeebie

28/08/2006 at 20:56

add just enough squash for the contents to taste just not quite of plastic

SeaLark

28/08/2006 at 21:00

Squashes, fruit juices, energy drinks or just plain water; I've tried them all.

Not tried Brandy though - perhaps...if all else fails!!!

Batmouse

28/08/2006 at 22:42

You tried Milton sterilising fluid?? Use it for my water bottles. Seems to work ok.

limper

29/08/2006 at 11:41

Neutralising tablets from Millets - worked perfectly on mine making both water and isotonics taste normal.

limper

29/08/2006 at 11:42

Also, some 'bladders' seem worse than others. I have a GELERT one that has no taste at all. Maybe replace yours?

The Evil Pixie pirate

pirate

29/08/2006 at 11:49

you sure it isn't the bite valve and not the bladder itself??

<waves> Lo Limper!

SeaLark

30/08/2006 at 20:53

Not tried Milton Sterilising fluid or Millets Neutralising tablets so maybe give them a try.

Positive it isn't the bite valve, I've already elimimated this from my enquiries. Thanks for the suggestion though EP

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