Reybeast Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) thought I would show youse people the benefits of using vinegar to clean up hardware. I like for my pumps etc to look nice and clean, so about once a month or so I take them out and soak them in vinegar for a few hours (or overnight) to clean them up. These are some Koralias. if you use vinegar, just be sure to wash it off with soap and water and rinse very well. before and after pics attached. Most if not all that stuff on the before picture falls off with very little scrubbing (if any). If you soak anything with an O-ring, I suggest you silicone the ring after soaking to make sure it stays pliable. Edited November 24, 2009 by Reybeast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddybluewater Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I buy it by the gallon it is definitely a equipment saver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Good tip ... I have some korlias I need to clean up to sell. Though, I am not too sure on the suggestion of using soap and water to rinse them. I would probably just use water. Soap has a nasty tendoncy to hang around for a while. I had always heard/learned that use never use soap for anything fish tank, but bleach was ok. And reverse for bird cages (I used to keep birds also). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Use silicone food grade grease, not silicone caulk. It will make a difference. I use vinegar some of the time, but I prefer pool acid. You can get 2 gallons for about $10 at Hdepot. It reduces a looooonnnnng way, meaning it will last you much longer for much less dollars. Plus you can decide you strong you want it. I generally run 10:1 water/acid. Then pour the acid on your driveway and your driveway will be clean too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I thought muratic acid stains concrete? It certainly does reduce the soaking time. Just be careful on the smaller peices as it can be pretty harsh. Also, don't get it in your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Don't know if it is supposed to stain or not, but we use it whenever we get that nasty black water from the over head sprinklers on concrete to clean it. Seems to work for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 If you don't want to go with something with as much oomph as pool acid, HEB usually sells a stronger vineger at 9-10% instead of the usual 5%. I've also had a fellow reefer tell me to remove the rubber suction cups from the Koralias before soaking b/c the acid makes them brittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doktorstick Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have a saltwater pool and need to add Muraitic Acid to keep the pH within range. I would /not/ use that stuff. You are entering the realm of respect-this-chemical-or-i'm-going-to-cause-myself-serious-harm. In other words, burning sinuses, eyes, skin, damaged clothes from micro splashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ah what's life without a few risks eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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