De-Salting

[pampas]

I have found at last a fluid which de-salts bronze fittings with caked deposits that are hard to reach, thought that I would pass on the info, ordinary Domestos toilet cleaner works a treat.

Soak the item in HOT water and squirt in enought to colour the water and watch the deposits dissapear. Have a couple of goes and a cup of tea whilst waiting.

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[Talbot]

wonder if it will work in an outboard, or whether it would eat the gasket and water impellor - anybody up for a try?

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[rwoofer]

Thanks for the tip. I've been struggling to get the salt deposits of my seized anchor windlass for the last few days. (most successful so far has been very hot water and scraping with a screwdriver)

RB

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[tcm]

bleach will be ok with rubber surely? - loads of bogs have rubber seals.

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[Canboria]

Have a look at this product, we tried it while at the Ski Racing Championships in Long Beach USA, seemed to do what it said on the can, nearest stockist is in Ireland, should be available mail order from the USA.


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[JOHNOO]

Soak it in Vinegar overnight. Also I find that Olive oil pumped through the toilet will keep it clean and lubricated.

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[pampas]

may take several attemps with a stronger solution. good luck with the windlass, should be effective with props as well !! pampas.

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[duncan]

I find hydrochloric acid very very effective on props (Starbrite hull and barnacle cleaner)

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[Talbot]

I thought bleach was one of the no-no chemicals for a marine toilet - will have to check with the Headmistress.

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