cleaning used tank

[ems3411]

I got my hands on a used Oceanic 110 that is whitened on the front panel and all around the top 2 inches (lime I'm guessing it was in a city with a bad water system) I have tried el-cheapo lime off and even CLR (I'm gonna rinse it out at least 10 times before I even think about filling it finally)

Any other tips???

Bob

 

[afss]

vinegar and a razor blade is what i would use as long as its glass and your blade isn't rusy you'll be fine
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[Anonymous]

I would run a few pumps along with a strong vinegar and water solution for 2 days. Then I would empty it and run fresh water for another two.

 

[ems3411]

Thanks for all the great ideas!!
Any suggestion how 'strong' ie. ratio water to vinegar?? if not I will just go to Sams and get a few gallons of vinegar (5-10 ish) to make sure its strong enough, then get more if I need it!!

Bob

 

[esmithiii]

I would not dilute it. Use it in a spray bottle.

Ernie

 

[esmithiii]

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vinegar and a razor blade is what i would use as long as its glass and your blade isn't rusy you'll be fine

I concur.

Ernie

 

[ems3411]

Vinegar (100% sprayed on several times) and razor blade didn't touch it. It's not crusty at all. Its almost like its scratched, but I really don't think it is.. looks ok when wet, just not perfect..
oh well
Thanks for all your help
Bob

 

[Anonymous]

vinegar and vinegar only.

Can the tank be used once it's had CLR in it?!?

 

[ems3411]

Harrison now that was good.

CLR directions say to rinse a cleaned coffee pot 4 times.. I would think that a tank could be cleaned as well with LOTS of rinsing (10X+++++++)

Bob
Anyone think it may be scratched since the razor didn't even cut it?

 

[HARRISON]

Marc Weiss uses CLR to shine gobies...

(couldn't resist)

 

[SteveP]

Um, what's CLR?

Steve
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[ems3411]

Calcium
Lime
Rust
Remover. Its in the cleaner section of most grocery stores, kinda like 'rust off' Its real nasty (per the label) but if you can use it on a coffee pot and drink the coffee after a while... it can't be all bad after rinsing..
Bob