removing Ca build up and coralline??

[Capt_Cully]

What can I use to get the caked on Ca bulid up off of my skimmer from the Ca Reactor?

What do you use to get the coralline off of PH's?

Thanks!

 

[NirvanaFan]

A nice vinegar bath is what I usually use. I've heard of people using muriatic (hydrochloric) acid as well. Be careful with that though. It's got some nasty fumes, so make sure you don't use it in a closet or anything. And also make sure not to get it in any cuts. That burns like you wouldn't believe.

 

[cardiffgiant]

Same here, about 1-3 hours in vinegar does the trick.

 

[mr86mister]

+3 with the vinegar.

 

[eugeneK]

vinegar with hot water and powerhead in a bucket. The temp speeds up the process many fold

 

[Conesus_Kid]

I'm a diluted muriatic acid man myself.

15 minute soak and Bob's your uncle: clean as a whistle.

 

[Capt_Cully]

I'm a diluted muriatic acid man myself.

15 minute soak and Bob's your uncle: clean as a whistle.

Ratio?

 

[Conesus_Kid]

About a cup per gallon. I'll be honest: I don't measure it that carefully.

Just wear your safety goggles.

 

[NirvanaFan]

Definitely be careful with the acid. It really is nasty stuff. And remember not to mix chemicals with it. You don't need to make any chlorine gas

 

[Capt_Cully]

I've used the vinegar and warm water trick before, I was looking to expand my horizons, but don't want to receive any inhaliation injuries from my curiosity.

 

[reefboarder]

Just did a hydrochloric acid bath on a few of my pumps yesterday at about the same ratio as conesus again not carefully measured but it worked like a champ just do it out doors with the wind at your back


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[Capt_Cully]

Where does one procure muritic acid? The acid store or............

 

[Conesus_Kid]

Hardware store. It's used for etching concrete.

It's pretty cheap, too.

Pull up your big girl panties and give it a shot.

 

[reefboarder]

Any of the big home stores like lowes or hd should have it In gallon jugs


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[redrider911]

Last time I bought that stuff they gave me a hard time about it. I did end up showing my friends other purposes for that stuff

 

[Capt_Cully]

Last time I bought that stuff they gave me a hard time about it. I did end up showing my friends other purposes for that stuff

???? Do tell!

 

[solRNY]

muriatic acid works great at removing coralline, cleaned my skimmer and some power heads not to long ago, remember to take off all the rubber rings and stuff just in case

 

[redrider911]

???? Do tell!

sent ya a pm. don't know how the mods would like it.

 

[jdoenumber2]

Pool store. Its ph down and filter cleaner. It will be in a red jug with a bag around it. DO IT OUTSIDE YOUR FIRST TIME. Seriously this stuff is nasty.

Where does one procure muritic acid? The acid store or............

 

[Dave VG]

I would go the vinegar route first. If that doesn’t clean it to your satisfaction then try the acid after the big move into the new home. I’m sure with the big move getting ready to happen an accident would not be good at this point. JMHO.