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Unread 02/09/2013, 09:09 AM   #1
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removing coraline algae

Best solution (vinegar water?) for using to clean powerheads and stuff?


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Unread 02/09/2013, 09:12 AM   #2
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Vinegar is good, I usually put some in a bucket so it covers the item I'm trying to clean. You can use it full strength if you have to. If you're cleaning pumps, I'd run the pumps in the solution to clean the inside too.


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Unread 02/09/2013, 09:44 AM   #3
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Powerheads too?


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Unread 02/09/2013, 10:21 AM   #4
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Powerheads too?
Yes. It's also a good idea to take them apart to clean the insides too.


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Unread 02/09/2013, 10:53 AM   #6
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Powerheads, I soak them in vinegar overnight.


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Unread 02/09/2013, 11:01 AM   #7
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its best to soak in vinegar water overnite.


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