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Post by redbug2 on Jan 9, 2012 10:23:01 GMT -5
Hello,
I'm getting deeper and deeper into my restoration/cleaning. Radiator is now off and I also removed the reservoir.
The plastic reservoir has brown gook inside. I've removed a lot of it with dish detergent, hot water and a lot of shaking. It's ok now but I would really like to clean it thoroughly.
Is there a chemical that will break down all scale and gook inside?
Thanks,
redbug2
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Post by bdalameda on Jan 9, 2012 13:10:05 GMT -5
As funny as this sounds - plug the fittings and fill it with diet Coke. Let it sit for a day and the acid in the coke will dissolve any rust and oxides. Then clean again with soap and water.
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Post by wayne on Jan 9, 2012 16:58:08 GMT -5
I think that I asked this question not too long ago. After a few answers, my wife suggested dissolving a dishwater tablet in some water and then pouring it into the subtank. I let it sit for a while and then shook it around etc and it thoroughly cleaned it out. Looks almost new and much better than I thought possible.
Wayne
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Post by redbug2 on Jan 10, 2012 12:43:29 GMT -5
Great ideas, I'll try them tonight, thanks.
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Post by redbug2 on Jan 23, 2012 7:13:37 GMT -5
Tried diet coke and then regular coke, took a little bit out but not all of it. Dissolved a dishwasher pellet and put that liquid in. I submerged it in a bowl and every day I would empty out half the liquid and shake it, then refilled. Every day the brown gunk would get lighter. Today I microwaved the tank with 1/2 the liquid for 1 minute. A little more shaking and all of the brown is now gone.
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Post by wayne on Jan 23, 2012 21:18:52 GMT -5
Excellent. I'll let my wife do my next resto.
Wayne
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Post by aussiere5 on Jan 25, 2012 20:10:12 GMT -5
Also with the coke add a handful of nuts or ball bringing while shaking. Acts as a medium to remove the hard stuck on residue .Greg
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