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Cleaning WC components - How?

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I just bought a bunch of used WC stuff.
At the bottom of the Res. there is some sort of growth/buildup that makes it looks 'smoky'.

I was wondering how I should clean this out.
I've tried running water through, but it doesn't have the power to lift it off.

It does rub off though. (I stuck a q-tip through the fill hole. and rubbed a bit off.)

How can I clean this mess?
 
Fill everything with regular white vinegar and leave it for about 30 minutes.

pour it out and rinse it, and use vinegar again until it comes out clear.

Vinegar MIGHT attack a plastic res, but I've done this to mine without harm.
 
Where's BillParrish when you need him? I'm sure he would have been happy to direct you to this article. It has some pretty good info on how to clean out your system.

BTW no offense to Arcy. He knows what he's talking about, too.
 
How bout regular old dish soap?

I've got some cheap cheap stuff (Emphasis on cheap) that doesn't really stick/foam up very much. I've used it a couple times to clean some clearflex60, and it worked pretty well.
 
RobotChild said:
How bout regular old dish soap?

I've got some cheap cheap stuff (Emphasis on cheap) that doesn't really stick/foam up very much. I've used it a couple times to clean some clearflex60, and it worked pretty well.
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Might work.

I use dish soap after my vinegar.

Ever seen how well vinegar cuts through grime or oxidization? Try it on an old penny, and you'll see why I suggested it in the firwst place.
 
Arcygenical said:
Might work.

I use dish soap after my vinegar.

Ever seen how well vinegar cuts through grime or oxidization? Try it on an old penny, and you'll see why I suggested it in the firwst place.
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Heh, I think that was my grade four science project.

I primarily cook with apple cider vinegar so I'll pick some white up on the weekend if the dish soap fails.
 
vinegar is for whimps. use full strength muratic acid FTW!
































*For those that need those special warning labels you see on everything, this post was satire, and NOT meant to be taken seriously. In other words, NO, do NOT use muratic acid. The fumes will destroy lung tissue, not to mention what the liquid will do to your setup.:eek:
 
Just be careful what you use the vinegar on. Keep it away from the copper, it is corrosive.
There's a thread over at XS on the subject and Marci from Thermochill has weighed in, in case you're interested.
 
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