Derek Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I got a gallon of 9% white vinegar this week. I need to clean out my sump and skimmer with it. Is this something that I would just let soak for a while or is it something that I need to scrub with some kind of abrasive object? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Let it soak over night, a couple of days is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I usually fill up a tank/tub/sink with water and add a gallon of vinegar to it. Then I soak everything I need to clean for a couple of days. At that point a rag or soft bristle brush will get it clean. Calcium deposits will turn to mush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 White Vinegar is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Very much... cleaned up some pumps nicely with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+achen Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I was considering using vinegar to clean my K1 pump. Do you just soak it in vinegar for a few hours, scrub and then rinse with lots of water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I was considering using vinegar to clean my K1 pump. Do you just soak it in vinegar for a few hours, scrub and then rinse with lots of water? I let it sit for several days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I was considering using vinegar to clean my K1 pump. Do you just soak it in vinegar for a few hours, scrub and then rinse with lots of water? I let it sit for several days Yes, let it sit is a solution of vinegar and water. After the few days, scrub, then soak in just plain water for a few days (well, that is what I did). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I have a Koralia Nano that been sitting in vinegar since Saturday. The coraline is melting away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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