USCG CWO Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 The new (used) tank I picked up needs a cleaning and I don't think that a vinegar and water bath is going to do it. So I am going with the muriatic acid bath. Has anybody done this, and if you have what were the parts water to parts acid? Is there a point of dilution that I do not want to exceed that it melts away the silicone or the internal corner overflow? (scary) Should I Fill up the whole tank or lay it on it's side a do one wall at a time. Thanks Shane Quote
SamatSLS Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I've never dilluted it. I just toss it in there, wait about 1 minute and start scrapin'.... Immediately rinse everything with hose water.... I've always just laid the tank on the side I'm cleaning and then rotate and start over.... Hope to help. Sam 1 Quote
USCG CWO Posted January 7, 2009 Author Posted January 7, 2009 Sam, So I can use muriatic acid full strength? My biggest concern was messing up the plastic/acrylic internal overflow or the silicone holding the sides together. Shane Quote
SamatSLS Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Shane, I've done it many times without issues, it works like a champ. Just be careful not to breathe it. You wanna make sure you rinse well when you finish. Sam Quote
USCG CWO Posted January 7, 2009 Author Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks Sam, I will let you know how it turns out. Hopefully I can get to it this weekend, but Saturday I am in Westport for Industry Day, so maybe Sunday. Shane Quote
Lowman Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I also have used muratic acid to clean tanks with no adverse affects 1 Quote
Michael7979 Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Put the acid in a sprayer bottle. That way you can spray one side and it should save you some acid and mess. + you can treat tough spots with just a spray. 1 Quote
USCG CWO Posted January 8, 2009 Author Posted January 8, 2009 I also have used muratic acid to clean tanks with no adverse affects Thank you for the added confidence Bob. I just wanted to make sure I didn't mess up my new tank. Put the acid in a sprayer bottle. That way you can spray one side and it should save you some acid and mess. + you can treat tough spots with just a spray. Thanks for the advice Mike. I hadn't even considered that. Shane Quote
spectra Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Works great I used it on a tank I got from Sam(laugh) Just wear some good rubber gloves and yes put it in a spray bottle and go to town. Coraline almost falls right off with the acid(rock2) Let us know how it works;) Quote
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