Cleaning a Jabasco wc

[Daydream believer]

I seem to have volunteered myself for the job of cleaning the jabsco heads of the club committee boat.
The unit is now out of the boat & the bowl is in a disgusting state having calcium & stains for the bottom third of the bowl.
I am loathe to try any abrasive as once the bowl is scratched it will stain much quicker than it already has.
I would rather not scrap the bowl yet until I have tried cleaning it. Has anyone any advice on the best cleaner for this plastic bowl.
I know oxalic acid is OK for gel coats. Would it do here- I ask because I have bought a fair quantity of the crystals

 

[Spuddy]

I put a hydrochloric acid based solution down my heads. Forgotten what it was labelled but I've used spirits of salt (same stuff) from ironmongers to clean domestic loos.

 

[pvb]

Has anyone any advice on the best cleaner for this plastic bowl.

I thought Jabsco toilets had ceramic bowls. Regardless, try any sort of descaling acid to start with.

 

[nigelmercier]

I put a hydrochloric acid based solution down my heads...

You can get it on eBay, Amazon, or every supermarket in continental Europe.

 

[Steve Clayton]

Brick Cleaner

http://tpprod.blob.core.windows.net/sys-master-tpprodcontainer/hca/hc1/8864433897502

 

[Momac]

Harpic ?
http://reviews.wilko.com/6551-en_gb...c-power-plus-750ml-citrus-reviews/reviews.htm

 

[nigelmercier]

Brick Cleaner http://tpprod.blob.core.windows.net/sys-master-tpprodcontainer/hca/hc1/8864433897502

Wickes Brick Cleaner as above, "5-10%" (see note below), £11.99 for 5 litres. http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Brick+Mortar-Cleaner-5L/p/153779

Alternatively: 2.5L Hydrochloric Acid 36.2%, £15.95 for 2.5 litres. Enough to make at least 12 litres (or 25 litres at "5%") of the same strength as the brick cleaner: http://amzn.to/1sHT34I

Note also that sometimes diluted HCl percentages refer to the dilution of the concentrated acid, so the brick cleaner may only be a third of the expected strength.

 

[Daydream believer]

Wickes Brick Cleaner as above, "5-10%" (see note below), £11.99 for 5 litres. http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Brick+Mortar-Cleaner-5L/p/153779

Alternatively: 2.5L Hydrochloric Acid 36.2%, £15.95 for 2.5 litres. Enough to make at least 12 litres (or 25 litres at "5%") of the same strength as the brick cleaner: http://amzn.to/1sHT34I

Note also that sometimes diluted HCl percentages refer to the dilution of the concentrated acid, so the brick cleaner may only be a third of the expected strength.

Thanks for the suggestion
I have l some very concentrated brick cleaner from my building days, but was not sure about trying it in case it left the bowl stained. Have you actually used it & does it leave the bowl unharmed??

 

[nigelmercier]

I have l some very concentrated brick cleaner from my building days, but was not sure about trying it in case it left the bowl stained. Have you actually used it & does it leave the bowl unharmed??

This is the problem, is your brick cleaner HCl and does it have any other additives. That's why I use the pure stuff.

 

[Hadenough]

I'd "accidentally" put a hole in the pan, make em buy a new one for less a hundred quid and then send the committee on a toilet training course. :encouragement:

 

[pvb]

I'd "accidentally" put a hole in the pan, make em buy a new one for less a hundred quid and then send the committee on a toilet training course. :encouragement:

New toilets are so cheap, as the current one has already been removed I'd be very tempted just to replace it anyway, rather than messing about trying to clean it with acid.

 

[Daydream believer]

This is the problem, is your brick cleaner HCl and does it have any other additives. That's why I use the pure stuff.

It is Disclean, but an early version ( I have had it for over 40 years) which is stronger than currently available

 

[Sybarite]

I seem to have volunteered myself for the job of cleaning the jabsco heads of the club committee boat.
The unit is now out of the boat & the bowl is in a disgusting state having calcium & stains for the bottom third of the bowl.
I am loathe to try any abrasive as once the bowl is scratched it will stain much quicker than it already has.
I would rather not scrap the bowl yet until I have tried cleaning it. Has anyone any advice on the best cleaner for this plastic bowl.
I know oxalic acid is OK for gel coats. Would it do here- I ask because I have bought a fair quantity of the crystals

I saw a clip somewhere where Coca Cola was used to great effect.

 

[Daydream believer]

I saw a clip somewhere where Coca Cola was used to great effect.

How do I apply it? Drink it first then !!!!!

 

[LadyInBed]

The hydrochloric acid, highest % strength available, I used on my blocked heads worked a treat.
Gloves, goggles and airways mask are a must!

 

[KevO]

So having procured said HCl .... whaddaya do with it to clean the heads pump/pipework through please?

 

[Daydream believer]

A big thanks to those that suggested brick cleaner.
As i said, I have some pretty strong stuff, & a couple of hours ago i washed the whole bowl & the pipe under in less than 10 minutes. the acid fizzed on the upper bowl area & i just brushed the scale away with a knackered paint brush. I left a cupful in the bottom & it foamed up in abut 4-5 minutes. I used the garden hose to wash it & the pump thoroughly & the whole thing is shiny clean.
Excellent result

 

[l'escargot]

If the toilet is that bad, the pipe work is probably worse...

 

[KevO]

So having procured said HCl .... whaddaya do with it to clean the heads pump/pipework through please?

Anyone? How do you use it? Dilute to what strength? Leave for how long in the pipes etc? Please?

 

[Daydream believer]

Anyone? How do you use it? Dilute to what strength? Leave for how long in the pipes etc? Please?

Just straight forward brick cleaner ( or perhaps patio cleaner) from Travis Perkins etc will be OK. No need to dilute
Just put some in the bowl for 4-5 minutes & scrub round with an old brush. I was so pleased with the club bowl that i have been down to my boat & done the same again. This time, because the boat was in the water i was able to really flush it through in case any acid damaged the valves. Then , as it will be laid up for the winter, i put in some fresh water through it & added some Portapotti pink water addmix
With modern stuff you may need to leave it in for 10 minutes max