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11/18/2008, 12:35 PM
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what to clean pumps and powerheads with
What can i use to soak and clean my powerheads with thats safe for them and any future life for my tank ? I think i heard i could soak them in vinegar at one time not sure though. Thanx
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11/18/2008, 12:37 PM
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vinegar is fine. Rinse well.
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11/18/2008, 12:47 PM
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kk ty i hope it works well
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11/18/2008, 12:51 PM
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I just take them apart and use a tooth brush and running water. Why even bother with vinegar?
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11/18/2008, 12:51 PM
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There pretty bad off been sitting a while dry and very encrusted
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11/18/2008, 12:53 PM
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A vinegar soak is just fine. As was said, rinse well but even any carryover would not be any problem.
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11/18/2008, 12:55 PM
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kk thnx for the info guys as always
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11/18/2008, 01:24 PM
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vinegar takes of the calcium buildup and coraline which a toothbrush will not take off
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11/18/2008, 01:35 PM
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vinegar +1
taking the powerhead out of your tank, rinse with tap, then vinegar and then tap again and back to the tank. good results for me. |
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11/18/2008, 02:10 PM
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Vinegar bath takes off the calcium build up. I soak mine around every three months.
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11/18/2008, 02:15 PM
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I soak Waterkeeper in vinegar every three months. It removes that crust that builds up on his bod and removes any sweetness that may have entered his disposition.
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11/18/2008, 02:19 PM
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How often should you clean your powerheads? What is the benefit other than keeping them working at optimal condition.
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11/18/2008, 02:52 PM
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Thats it. Performance and visual impact. See how good it keeps Waterkeeper looking!!!
On some pumps you would be amazed at how much calcium builds up on the shaft, magnet and down in the impeller cavity. A good soaking in straight distilled white vinegar returns them to new condition in an hour or two at most. I buy the vinegar at WalMart for $1.90 per 1 gallon jug and reuse it over and over until the pH no longer is low enough to work quickly. |
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11/18/2008, 02:57 PM
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Ditto on the vinegar. Muriatic acid works even better, but is a bit more dangerous to use (and more expensive). You can get it at HD/Lowes or any pool supply.
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11/18/2008, 03:00 PM
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Also citric acid. Safe and great at calcium removal.
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11/18/2008, 03:08 PM
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Where do you get bottled citric acid?
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