Citric acid for cleaning

[Rmckoy]

What citric acid to use ?
Powder and mix with water for cleaning wave makers and pumps ?

 

[ZoWhat]

I prefer straight vinegar and a rag..... but be prepared to not breath it in while in tight spaces. You'll cough you head off with tears

 

[dedragon]

yep, citric acid powder. Just search it up on amazon, buy food grade stuff that is the cheapest at the time of purchase. Usually 3/4 cup to a gallon of freshwater and no smell at all. After a powerhead magnet bulged from vinegar i switched over to citric, works well but i do think it take more time than white vinegar to soak pumps

 

[vabben]

I just pick up citric acid from Wal-Mart or a local grocery store.

 

[Rmckoy]

I just pick up citric acid from Wal-Mart or a local grocery store.

I just ordered it from a health food store .

 

[dedragon]

All the same crap, whatever is the cheapest is what i buy

 

[redfishbluefish]

Vinegar is good for stuff that doesn't have metal (i.e. magnets) encased in plastic. There is a chance the vinegar can penetrate the plastic and cause the metal to rush and swell and eventually break the plastic off. CHECK THIS OUT.

As far as citric acid, I purchase off Amazon or ebay...between 5 to 10 pounds, and mix 1 cup citric acid to a gallon of tap water. If you're going to let it sit around for some time....weeks to months....you'll want to add a preservative to keep the bacteria from growing....citric acid is food for bacteria. I use sodium benzoate at 0.1%, which is 3.8 grams....found at grocery stores, WalMart, Amazon, eBay, etc. Don't need much.

 

[Rmckoy]

I found a small container at the Heath food store .
$5.99
Amazon.ca has it for just under $20/ lb

 

[dedragon]

Vinegar is good for stuff that doesn't have metal (i.e. magnets) encased in plastic. There is a chance the vinegar can penetrate the plastic and cause the metal to rush and swell and eventually break the plastic off. CHECK THIS OUT.

As far as citric acid, I purchase off Amazon or ebay...between 5 to 10 pounds, and mix 1 cup citric acid to a gallon of tap water. If you're going to let it sit around for some time....weeks to months....you'll want to add a preservative to keep the bacteria from growing....citric acid is food for bacteria. I use sodium benzoate at 0.1%, which is 3.8 grams....found at grocery stores, WalMart, Amazon, eBay, etc. Don't need much.

That is really good information, i havent had anything grow in my citric acid (yet) but prevention is always best, especially for the cheap stuff that lasts forever, thank you

 

[redfishbluefish]

I found a small container at the Heath food store .
$5.99
Amazon.ca has it for just under $20/ lb

Wow! I'm not moving to Canada. Without looking for a deal, $24 for ten pounds on Amazon US.

I looked up the exchange... 1.00 CA = 0.83 US
That's still expensive citrate.

 

[Rmckoy]

This one is a 10lb package
$75

the same brand but 1lb is $18

 

[WVNed]

I dont like citric acid. The dust is hard on me. I use muriatic acid.

 

[redfishbluefish]

This one is a 10lb package
$75

the same brand but 1lb is $18

That same exact brand and bag....10 pounds is $26.99 on Amazon US. So who is getting rich in Canada? You might find me down on the corner...."Pssssssttt, you want to buy some citric acid."

 

[Rmckoy]

That same exact brand and bag....10 pounds is $26.99 on Amazon US. So who is getting rich in Canada? You might find me down on the corner...."Pssssssttt, you want to buy some citric acid."

Yes I do .......
I’ll give you $27.00 for a 10lb bag

 

[Rmckoy]

I think the $48 dollars difference is going into Trudeau’s pocket to fund his next trip .
or he’s raising money for trumps next presidential election