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Old 04-19-2013, 12:45 PM
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Canadian tire has it too.

There's a powder you can buy from your lfs that's meant for cleaning pumps. Works faster than vinegar and safer than muriatic acid. Just add water and soak.
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Old 04-19-2013, 10:17 PM
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muriatic acid is sold in pool supplies at Canadian tire and with solder supplies at home depot and rona
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Old 04-20-2013, 06:16 AM
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I don't see anything wrong with your pics ... why do you want to clean it ?

Hope it comes out clean
Just goes to show how good our Eheims are
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With muriatic acid, you really should neutralize it before disposing of it. A box of baking soda works well for that
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Old 04-20-2013, 01:51 PM
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With muriatic acid, you really should neutralize it before disposing of it. A box of baking soda works well for that


Oh so don't just pour it on my neighbours lawn
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Save on Foods carries a "cleaning vinegar" that is double strength. It has 10% acetic acid.
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Save on Foods carries a "cleaning vinegar" that is double strength. It has 10% acetic acid.
My wife brought home some of this for me, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet
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Oh so don't just pour it on my neighbours lawn
or.... vehicle.... *cough*

double strength vinegar? I'll have to look into that. lol.
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