cleaning old sump

[checkinhawk]

i have an old small sump laying around that id like to use as a refuge but it is stained up.i would like to get rid of all the stains,so what works best?

[lifesworksataol]

what kind of stains? pics? you sell that dive stuff?

[stevemc]

Bleach works on most stains, if not rinse well and use 1/2 strength muratic acid-pool store. Rinse well whatever you use.

[checkinhawk]

its just normal sump stains from calcuim and such.the dive gear is supposed to be check out(possibly sold)tomorrow.

[adnup]

Is it glass? vinegar and water works great with glass tanks, not sure on acrylic

[checkinhawk]

it is acrylic.

[Ah64av8tor]

How about some good old elbow grease, you slacker

I would use vinegar or muriatic acid if it is bad.

[checkinhawk]

Originally posted by Ah64av8tor
How about some good old elbow grease, you slacker

I would use vinegar or muriatic acid if it is bad.

lol.......i think vinegar will work,it isnt that bad.

[markandkristen]

i would put vinegar in a spray bottle . just keep spraying like every hour until it softens up

[lifesworksataol]

i would use gun powder and chewin tobaco - haha

[The Hawk'ster]

check, vinegar will work just fine. I run vinegar 50x1 to clean my skimmer and pump and it works great. Publix sells white vinegar 1ga jugs for about $2.50 you can soak or spray on just like markandkristen suggested.

Then again I agree with Ah64av8tor: How about some good old elbow grease, you slacker

[Warnberg]

I used vinegar and water in my water mixing garbage can to remove all the deposits in there. Let it sit for about a day and it was all gone.

[checkinhawk]

cool deal guys.im going to use the old sump on my NEW system
build thread to start soon,very soon.