Why LC White Pads Frustrate Me . . .

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. . . Because they seem to love mold. And I didn't even use this pad!!!



I recently got some 5.5" LC White and Orange pads to use on my RO. What happened was that I had used an orange pad, washed it, let it dry for a day, and then put this white pad on top of it (face-to-face). I put them both in a Ziplock bag, but didn't close it all the way so that they could still vent.



Well, I guess the orange pad wasn't completely dry (I swear it was completely dry to the touch) because I come back a few days later and see that my LC White pad now has black mold spots on it. I learned before to always let the white pads dry for a LONG time because I once let one dry for 3 or 4 days, put it in a Ziplock, sealed it, and then it basically turned grey with mold after a few weeks. So I know they like water and mold. But this is crazy.



I've already tried to wash it with some bleach, but didn't help. Oh well. Word to the wise, make sure you really, really, really keep your LC white pads dry. :cry:
 

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I find that the thick backing (velcro) on some of the LC pads really holds the water. I let them dry for a long time (frequently on a laundry room drying rack, so the air can get to both sides), then I store them in a plastic tub, so they can breathe a bit in there.
 
what does this have to do with LC pads?

why are do they frustrate you?

you put any wet pad in a plastic bag and this will happen!
 
That's why I don't put them in bags. I let them dry outside but in the shade with the polishing side up and before putting them in my big plastic tubs, they each get to go for a spin on the rotary at 2500 rpm for 5 seconds

That will make sure they are dry.
 
i dont bag mine, nothing wrong....just spin dry on the PC, and le them sit in the sun to dry if I cleaned them....

again, nothing wrong with my megs pads, excel pads, or LC pads
 
Kind of seems like user error to me. Face to face after washing; then placed in a plastic bag? What did you think was going to happen? I leave mine in a pastic bag fully unzipped, one to a bag, no problems.
 
there's nothing wrong with putting them in a ziploc sealed, you just need to make sure they're full dried. when i get done using my pads, i sling out the excess water and let them dry on the grit guard for a day or two. haven't had any problems...
 
Let's try this again.



ORANGE pad was washed. Spun dry on my rotary at 3000 RPM. Then air dried for a over a day. Felt completely dry to the touch.



THEN, I put it face to face onto the brand new, unused WHITE pad for temporary storage. A few days later, I see that it had developed spots.



I've done this a few times with orange and black LC pads or Megs 8006 and 9006 pads and it *never* happens.
 
try using this stuff, it can be found at wal-mart for around $3...



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Have you tried contacting Lake Country or the Distributor/Merchant that you purchased the pad from? What is the environment like where you left the pads? Sounds weird.
 
iceberg said:
Let's try this again.



ORANGE pad was washed. Spun dry on my rotary at 3000 RPM. Then air dried for a over a day. Felt completely dry to the touch.



THEN, I put it face to face onto the brand new, unused WHITE pad for temporary storage. A few days later, I see that it had developed spots.



I've done this a few times with orange and black LC pads or Megs 8006 and 9006 pads and it *never* happens.
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Do you really think it's the pads fault and not yours?
 
I had this happen with some of my white pads too. I stored them in ziplock bags sealed tight after i thought i had let them dry thoroughly. I guess i was wrong. Now i just stack them in my product cabinet without the ziplock baggies. The cabinet stays dry and clean so i see no need to cover or protect the pads. I was pissed when i saw all the mold spots though. These pads are not cheap!
 
iceberg said:
. . . Because they seem to love mold. And I didn't even use this pad!!!



I recently got some 5.5" LC White and Orange pads to use on my RO. What happened was that I had used an orange pad, washed it, let it dry for a day, and then put this white pad on top of it (face-to-face). I put them both in a Ziplock bag, but didn't close it all the way so that they could still vent.



Well, I guess the orange pad wasn't completely dry (I swear it was completely dry to the touch) because I come back a few days later and see that my LC White pad now has black mold spots on it. I learned before to always let the white pads dry for a LONG time because I once let one dry for 3 or 4 days, put it in a Ziplock, sealed it, and then it basically turned grey with mold after a few weeks. So I know they like water and mold. But this is crazy.



I've already tried to wash it with some bleach, but didn't help. Oh well. Word to the wise, make sure you really, really, really keep your LC white pads dry. :cry:
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iceburg, when you dry anything for storing it must be absolutely "Dry"! If it had a little moisture left in and you seal it, well, you now have a little hot house , so to peak!



The next time you want to dry them, lay them out in the "sun" all day.
 
These white pads are pissing me off too... I have had them in the dryer several times, finally on high heat (I know about the delamination or whatever), I have had them air drying in the sun, on a rack, even on the dash of my car on a bright sunny day. They are still wet. ***?



How long does it take these things to dry. And our humidity has been low too.



I'm thinking about trying the oven next... lol. j/k.
 
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