Although technically correct, for those less technically inclined, this simply
means that if you let it run a while it should air out where it doesn't smell
any more.

I might add that if it doesn't stop smelling in a few hours, let it go for a few
days.

Marshall

brooks bradley wrote:

>                 Before you panic, try running the pump....discharging into a
> free-air atmosphere, for several hours.  I believe you will discover that
> the sublimation products causing you so much consternation.....will no
> longer manifest.  This "conditioning" process usually mitigates against such
> "out-gassing" products from the diaphragm.
>                         Sincerely,  Brooks Bradley.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "damian" <damian...@optusnet.com.au>
> To: <silver-list@eskimo.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 2:36 AM
> Subject: Re: CS>Air Pump
>
> > Thats my eact problem as well. It makes colloid tainted and terrible. Can
> > anyone specifiy a good model and brand. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > damian
> > On Sun, 19 Aug 2001 14:58, kukurippa _ wrote:
> > > I bought an aquarium air pump from WalMart called 'Jet Stream'.  I just
> > > plugged it in and the air smells like rubber.  Is that because of a
> rubber
> > > diaphram/s inside?  Do you guys use this kind of pump?
> > >
> > >
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