Any food grade citric acid is fine.
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Any food grade citric acid is fine.
You definitely don't want to inhale the powder, and a strong concentration will irritate your hands... I usually add 1 cup to a gallon of water and adjust from there... If there are bubbles, then you're at a good concentrationI definitely recall people using muriatic acid, but man what a pain. That stuff is harsh/dangerous. I don't like using it in the pool either... have to hold my breath just to pour it.
Vinegar was so much easier/safer in comparison.
Sounds like the powdered citric acid isn't too bad?
What's the standard mixing instructions for our purposes (cleaning pumps and stuff)?
I go through bottles of that stuff every month. I don't drink water without it.I get my citric acid from lemon juice
I've always found with vinegar that it would loosen everything. Of course I still needed to use a toothbrush to gently remove the caked on algae from the fins, outer cage, etc. I assume it would be the same with the citric acid?Citric acid works for cleaning light things but will not clean a powerhead perfectly. I tried 2-3 hour soaks with the power head on and it still looks dirty. Its definaly not a miracle cure. Or maybe i need to add more. IDK. Ive used the Pump clean and amazon stuff.
Im just looking for the golden ticket thats all expecting miraclesI've always found with vinegar that it would loosen everything. Of course I still needed to use a toothbrush to gently remove the caked on algae from the fins, outer cage, etc. I assume it would be the same with the citric acid?
I have to admit, I've dipped my finger in the bag once or twice for a sour treat!And if you like sour candy (like my wife) you can make your own by sprinkling this on anything just watch out for canker sores!
I've always diluted vinegar 50/50 at a minimum! Usually quite a bit more diluted. I have never once used it full strength.Many companies specifically recommend against using vinegar as it's damaging in comparison to citratric. That said - its unclear to my one could not dilute vinegar without the same risk
I’ve use it instead of vinegar for the past year and have been very happy (works quick, no smell!)
I get mine from Amazon. I use this one but there are other brands available.
I've always found with vinegar that it would loosen everything. Of course I still needed to use a toothbrush to gently remove the caked on algae from the fins, outer cage, etc. I assume it would be the same with the citric acid?