My skimmer has an area that i cannot clean with a brush. Any chemicals that are good to use to dissolve the organics? The skimmer is acrylic. Would sodium hydroxide be okay? Bleach? Acid?
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My skimmer has an area that i cannot clean with a brush. Any chemicals that are good to use to dissolve the organics? The skimmer is acrylic. Would sodium hydroxide be okay? Bleach? Acid?
You sure it will dissolve organics? There are bits of algae and chaeto stuck in that spot.Citric acid will work nicely if you have any.
Bleach can be used just dilute it properly first.
It'll work, as stated citric acid, bleach, muriatic. Those are your best bets. Just ensure you properly follow all safety precautions so you don't injure yourself or others, and don't mix any of the chemicals together or with other chemicals. Muriatic will be the most aggressive, citric being the least, and bleach somewhere in the middle.You sure it will dissolve organics? There are bits of algae and chaeto stuck in that spot.
What are you trying to remove?My skimmer has an area that i cannot clean with a brush. Any chemicals that are good to use to dissolve the organics? The skimmer is acrylic. Would sodium hydroxide be okay? Bleach? Acid?
Some pieces of macroalgae like chaeto. Stuck in the clear downdraft chamber of my bashsea skimmer.What are you trying to remove?
I can picture where it is but I am not familiar with the plumbing. I was thinking before you resort to chemical warfare you might try back flushing with tap water. The water pressure might dislodge it. You might have to use hot water to soften the algae if it is wedged.Some pieces of macroalgae like chaeto. Stuck in the clear downdraft chamber of my bashsea skimmer.
I tried back flushing but it doesnt come out unfortunately.I can picture where it is but I am not familiar with the plumbing. I was thinking before you resort to chemical warfare you might try back flushing with tap water. The water pressure might dislodge it. You might have to use hot water to soften the algae if it is wedged.
On the chemical front, I usually resort to bleach for battle with organics things. You might need both approaches.
Can you just leave it?I tried back flushing but it doesnt come out unfortunately.
Unfortunately not because over time it builds up so much that it blocks flow and skimming ability. Imagine a bunch of bio balls in the downdraft area, thats sort of how it builds up with chaeto bits.Can you just leave it?
I know draino works wonders on hair and stuff. Would sodium hyrdoxide damage the plastic?