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MrViper 
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Posted: October 28 2012 at 1:39pm |
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whats the best way to clean pumps and powerheads of all the slime and build up? Ive heard of soaking in Vinegar? if so what type
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Posted: October 28 2012 at 2:09pm |
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The cheapest bulk white vinegar you can find (Costco/Sam's Club/Whatever). Just mix about a cup per gallon of warm tap water (or if you're like me, just dump the vinegar in with a dash of water). The more vinegar you add, the quicker the coralline will dissolve. Let it all sit for a few hours until you can rub off the coralline with no effort. Then just rinse, dry, and reinstall.
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Posted: October 28 2012 at 2:12pm |
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Posted: October 28 2012 at 2:26pm |
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You can also use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser in the tank if soaking in vinegar is a bit of a problem.
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Posted: October 28 2012 at 4:14pm |
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thanks...im trying the vinegar thing...got a bucket...placed my powerheads in it and letting them soak for a bit...also poured some into the skimmer to help clean it out
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