Aquamaxx HOB-1 - How to Clean?

wagohn · 07/07/2015, 03:15 PM

Hello all,

I've been running the HOB-1 for approx 3 months now and I think it now needs a full cleaning. I see debris in it and the skim seems to have lessened over the last few weeks. I've read about using vinegar etc but not really sure what type to use and for how long. Do I soak the skimmer or run vinegar thru it? Do I scrub the skimmer?

I'd like to do this during this weekend so any information is appreciated.

Thanks so much.

daveM100 · 07/07/2015, 03:20 PM

I clean my equipment with regular white vinegar, let things soak and run your pumps, scrub were needed. Rinse and like new.

wagohn · 07/07/2015, 03:21 PM

Thanks Dave - straight vinegar in a bucket ? Not diluted ? and for how long to soak?

soulpatch · 07/08/2015, 10:26 AM

I use straight vinegar and I let it run as needed honestly. I set it up in a bucket and come back later to take it out when I do a water change. I use the old water from the tank to rinse or if I made enough RODI I will use that. Either way so long as it gets rinsed it is all good...

KingTriton1 · 07/08/2015, 02:04 PM

White vinegar. Good luck on cleaning the collection cup on the HOB-1

soulpatch · 07/08/2015, 02:05 PM

I don't have any issues with the cup. I have a wire brush that works perfectly. Easier then some of the other cups I have had to deal with to clean.

daveM100 · 07/08/2015, 11:33 PM

And you get that fresh vinegar scent!! Good ol stuff ma used to give to me when I had a stomach ache and felt sick, all it took was a teaspoon.

07/07/2015, 03:15 PM	#1
wagohn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 108	Aquamaxx HOB-1 - How to Clean? Hello all, I've been running the HOB-1 for approx 3 months now and I think it now needs a full cleaning. I see debris in it and the skim seems to have lessened over the last few weeks. I've read about using vinegar etc but not really sure what type to use and for how long. Do I soak the skimmer or run vinegar thru it? Do I scrub the skimmer? I'd like to do this during this weekend so any information is appreciated. Thanks so much.

07/07/2015, 03:20 PM	#2
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	I clean my equipment with regular white vinegar, let things soak and run your pumps, scrub were needed. Rinse and like new. __________________ Dave 240g, 100g fuge, blah blah blah in the works. Current Tank Info: 100 (96.6) gallon reef, 35g sump, 33g skimmer tub, 40g fuge, 30g qt

07/08/2015, 10:26 AM	#4
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I use straight vinegar and I let it run as needed honestly. I set it up in a bucket and come back later to take it out when I do a water change. I use the old water from the tank to rinse or if I made enough RODI I will use that. Either way so long as it gets rinsed it is all good... __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

07/08/2015, 02:05 PM	#6
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I don't have any issues with the cup. I have a wire brush that works perfectly. Easier then some of the other cups I have had to deal with to clean. __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

07/08/2015, 11:33 PM	#7
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	And you get that fresh vinegar scent!! Good ol stuff ma used to give to me when I had a stomach ache and felt sick, all it took was a teaspoon. __________________ Dave 240g, 100g fuge, blah blah blah in the works. Current Tank Info: 100 (96.6) gallon reef, 35g sump, 33g skimmer tub, 40g fuge, 30g qt

07/07/2015, 03:21 PM	#3
wagohn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 108	Thanks Dave - straight vinegar in a bucket ? Not diluted ? and for how long to soak?

07/08/2015, 02:04 PM	#5
KingTriton1 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 642	White vinegar. Good luck on cleaning the collection cup on the HOB-1