Return or closed loop manifold
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Muriatic Acid Again!
Muriatic Acid Again!
Was going to fill the sump about about 3/4 the way to clean it up along with some pumps not in use at this time.
2 Questions
You say you use 3:1 Water:Acid Should I use that much in the sump? 60-75 gallons of water?
Can I get an old salt bucket and just keep 5gallons on hand when I'm done instead of pouring it out every time? Then use a different bucket to clean them off in?
Muriatic Acid Again!
Was going to fill the sump about about 3/4 the way to clean it up along with some pumps not in use at this time.
2 Questions
You say you use 3:1 Water:Acid Should I use that much in the sump? 60-75 gallons of water?
Can I get an old salt bucket and just keep 5gallons on hand when I'm done instead of pouring it out every time? Then use a different bucket to clean them off in?
DrBDC
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On a large volume don't go anywhere near that strong. I would just use around 2-4 gallons total and allow more cleaning time. Then if for some reason it was too weak to clean, add another, and so on. It would cost a lot of money just to clean it with 25 gallons of acid! Ask Clark because I'm sure he didn't use 100 gallons on his tank to clean with it. He probably has a good ratio between cleaning strength, time needed, and cost figured out.
On my cleaning bucket I use it strong but I'm going for the 15 minute super clean and I use it over about a 6 month period over and over again.
On my cleaning bucket I use it strong but I'm going for the 15 minute super clean and I use it over about a 6 month period over and over again.
