Any Chips With That?!?!

[Andy P]

Hi all,

I'm about to set up an old 18" cube tank which has some limescale marks from where the waterline was when I used it last.

I know you can remove them using a vinegar and water soloution but I don't know if I'm supposed to use white or brown vinegar (the wifes steamer instructions say to use white vinegar to descale it, I guess this would be the same?)

Cheers

Andy

 

[chrisbassist]

I don't think it really matters. The way it works is just an alkali mixing with an acid. The colour and specific ingredients shouldn't make too much difference

 

[salty pig]

I don't think it really matters. The way it works is just an alkali mixing with an acid. The colour and specific ingredients shouldn't make too much difference

I have used the brown vinigar, I used a sponge to wet the area and re-wetted it every 5 or so mins. I put an old towel in the bottom of the tank just in case it reacted with the silicon. Dont be tempted to scrape the stuff off coz you will scratch the tank. It took me half a day to do the job and 2 bottles of sarsons best malt.. LoL and it stinks

 

[Truck]

put some vinegar on the marks and then either remove with a blade or wipe clean.

Vinegar is vinegar, it doesn't really matter which kind you use.

 

[salty pig]

put some vinegar on the marks and then either remove with a blade or wipe clean.

Vinegar is vinegar, it doesn't really matter which kind you use.

wotever, just tryin to help

 

[Defiance]

Hiya's,

Any coloured vinegar has sugar to colour it eg: caramel

But really if rinsed off anyways and no heat is applied vinegar is vinegar in this scenario

Also, a bit better and darn easier to apply is a fresh lemon, slice in half and rub it on (remove any pips beforehand) you will see the lime going away as (ohh pancake days passed so grab some cheap jif lemons works wonders in steam irons/cleaners/coffee machines etc)

Tony

 

[bae1994]

the difference between white and brown is brown has spices mixed in

 

[salty pig]

Hiya's,

Any coloured vinegar has sugar to colour it eg: caramel

But really if rinsed off anyways and no heat is applied vinegar is vinegar in this scenario

Also, a bit better and darn easier to apply is a fresh lemon, slice in half and rub it on (remove any pips beforehand) you will see the lime going away as (ohh pancake days passed so grab some cheap jif lemons works wonders in steam irons/cleaners/coffee machines etc)

Tony

Nice one.. anythings better than inhaling vinegar. Any chance that Andy P. Does a third of the tank in white vinegar, a third in malt or brown and a third using a lemon let us know the outcome.