On 8/27/2012 4:10 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:23:56 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> I think that's a very good idea. Personally, I'd add more than a few
>> drops of sodium hypochlorite i.e., household bleach. At least enough to
>> where there's some taste to it. My understanding is that diluted bleach
>> isn't toxic, especially at the levels you're talking about.
>>
>> Oddly enough, I've added some bleach to my water cooler that has a funny
>> taste to it. My guess is that it's caused by the water in the bottle
>> that's been sitting around for about 2 years or so. OTOH, I'm supposed
>> to clean out the water cooler every year or so but beats me how one does
>> something like that. I'll just let it soak for a few hours then drain
>> and flush it out.
>
> Call the water company and have them deliver a new water cooler (tell
> your employer not to be so cheap). Those things get mold in them -
> don't fool around with other people's health.
>

It's my water cooler - I got it from Home Depot for $120 and boy, is it
nifty. It's got hot and cold water. After filling the hot water tank
with bleach and letting it soak, I drained it. It was filled with black
particles. Acck! Looks like I'm gonna need more bleach!