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Re: mineral residue removal
KI>Last time I did a crusty tank I used HCL (Muratic acid) from the hardware
KI>store. I let it sit for about 3 hours. Still needed the razor blade to
KI>clean it up.
Seems like a couple of gallons of water and a cup or a bit
KI>more of the HCL. Warm water makes things go faster.
Also makes it a heck of a lot more dangerous--more likely to splatter,
for example.
KI>Now,,, It splatters, gets hot, is bad for you, your skin, eyes, lawn
KI>yakyakyak. So,,, whatever safety things you do, use (at least) eye protecti
Please take this warning seriously. I used to work in a chemistry lab
with this and other nasties. It WILL cause serious damage even in
relatively dilute form, especially if it gets into your eyes. Wear
goggles and gloves and mix carefully. Follow the directions.
If you do get any of this on you or your clothes, rinse with lots of
cool water. Rinse again. And again. Anything that's left will continue
to react. Same goes for the tank, utensils, etc. Once it's fairly well
diluted, it's not going to hurt or burn anything, but I still would not
dump it on the lawn without further dilution. Better to be safe than
sorry.
Catherine
"wear your coat, it might rain" mother hen
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