Cleaning/detox equipment after QT use

oakengineer · 09/18/2014, 06:40 AM

I have a skimmer I need to move from the QT back to the DT. What kind of cleaning should I use to make sure no nasties go with it? I've got a jug of vinegar on hand, if that will do it.

jeperry3 · 09/18/2014, 07:02 AM

I've always used a soak in bleach/water mixture, followed by Prime and water then RO/DI rinse. 10 to 1 bleach will kill most microorganisms. I mix it a little stronger as it may dilute in system equipment that retain water.

HumbleFish · 09/18/2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by oakengineer

I've got a jug of vinegar on hand, if that will do it.

That will clean it, but you'd then need to let it air dry for at least a week to sterilize. Bleach will basically clean/sterilize it instantly, but you need to be super paranoid about getting all of the residue rinsed off.

09/18/2014, 06:40 AM	#1
oakengineer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 234	Cleaning/detox equipment after QT use I have a skimmer I need to move from the QT back to the DT. What kind of cleaning should I use to make sure no nasties go with it? I've got a jug of vinegar on hand, if that will do it.

09/18/2014, 07:02 AM	#2
jeperry3 Old Fossil Join Date: May 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 148	I've always used a soak in bleach/water mixture, followed by Prime and water then RO/DI rinse. 10 to 1 bleach will kill most microorganisms. I mix it a little stronger as it may dilute in system equipment that retain water.