How long in vinegar.

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I know that for Powerheads, to "clean" them off, you soak in vinegar, but for how long? also will that get rid of bits of nem? :-X
     
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  2. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    the vinegar should soften everything up including any coraline that is on the PH. Soaking for 30-1hr should be good I leave mine over night
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I soak until they are clean usually
     
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  4. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I wasn't sure if the vinegar actually clears all the algae, or if you have to brush it off. Thanks!
     
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  5. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    If its really bad a rinsing or brushing or both helps but it will do it on its own with time. Make sure if you are going to soak in straight vinegar for more than a few hours you remove any rubber pieces like O rings, shaft end cups, bumpers and suction cups as vinegar will attack the rubber over timw and make it brittle.
     
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