Another skimmer ???

[MizTanks]

Can I clean my skimmer by soaking it in vinager??

[micromount]

Most definately. I use it to clean my pumps and powerheads also. Works a lot better than the commercial aquarium equipment cleaner that recently came on the market.

[CalmSeasQuest]

Yup - Works even better if you warm it in a microwave first (the vinegar NOT the Skimmer)

[MizTanks]

Originally Posted by CalmSeasQuest

Yup - Works even better if you warm it in a microwave first (the vinegar NOT the Skimmer)

Well I didn't get this info before I put it all in a bucket...but I know for next time Thanks guys!

[TM01]

Why heat it up? Im lost???

Dont you just pour it in a bucket of cold water anyways?

[CalmSeasQuest]

Originally Posted by TM01

Why heat it up? Im lost???

Dont you just pour it in a bucket of cold water anyways?

It dissolves the mineral deposits much more quickly is used warm/hot. It literally "blasts" the calcium off of the part being cleaned, easily cutting cleaning time in half. If diluting with water, simply heat the vinegar water solution for the same effect.

[MizTanks]

Well I know it works on coraline for sure. Just cleaned my Koralias and wow! Let em soak for a couple of hours and didn't even have to scrub. Stuff came right off. They now look brand new

[TM01]

Originally Posted by CalmSeasQuest

It dissolves the mineral deposits much more quickly is used warm/hot. It literally "blasts" the calcium off of the part being cleaned, easily cutting cleaning time in half. If diluting with water, simply heat the vinegar water solution for the same effect.

I noticed that the warmer the water temp was the faster the pump seemed to get clean.

[CalmSeasQuest]

Originally Posted by TM01

I noticed that the warmer the water temp was the faster the pump seemed to get clean.

It speeds the chemical reaction - The hotter the better