removing calcium buildup on PVC

[das75]

Purchased a used OM 4-way and there's quite a of white build up internal to the unit.

Was thinking about dropping it in to some vinegar overnight, wondering if this would be okay (or the best method)?

 

[Anonymous]

I do not see that being a problem. Just make sure you remove all the metal pieces first. Not sure if the vinegar would hurt them I would just take the precautaion.

 

[Anonymous]

household vinegar does not do much to most metal in short amont of time.

 

[Anonymous]

Cool. I did not know so I would error on the side of caution.

 

[Anonymous]

I clean stuff with muratic acid and water.

Some folks don't like muratic acid though. It's some nasty stuff. It cleans powerheads, pvc, etc. completely.

Louey

 

[Anonymous]

I clean stuff with muratic acid and water.

Some folks don't like muratic acid though. It's some nasty stuff. It cleans powerheads, pvc, etc. completely.

Louey

At what ratio?



Teddy

 

[Anonymous]

I usually put the item that needs to be cleaned in a plastic masonart bin (made for mixing grout) and dump straight muratic acid on it. I add water after the acid stops boiling a bit. I do this outside of course. It doesn't take much muratic acid but it depends on what you are trying to clean.

Don't breath the fumes. Seriously don't.

Louey

 

[LA-Lawman]

that stuff is good stuff. it is what they use to clean concrete and acid wash swiming pools.....

it has a nice yellow color and a pungent fume cloud that forms when it reacts with stuff.

 

[das75]

What's done after finished with the acid. Does it need to be neutralized, just rinse with water?

 

[Anonymous]

I dump it in the mulched area of my flower beds. Away from the plants. Wash it in a bit. Never had a problems so far.

Louey

 

[das75]

and for the part itself?

 

[Anonymous]

I rinse them very well with plain water and allow them to dry thoroughly.

Louey

 

[LA-Lawman]

water neutralizes acid. so lots of water will render it dead.... then run your powerhed in a bucket of water for a few hours to rinse it well, then you are good to go!