Cleaning help please

[Clivia]

in my ultrasonic I just use hot water - but give it about 2 to 3 runs on 480 sec

[Deleted]

I've found soaking in bicarb pretty ineffective, it only works when sprinkled on a cloth and rubbed to remove for example tea or coffee stains.

But from the same family as bicarb is sodium carbonate, what used to be called washing soda now bought very cheaply as soda crystals.

It's much more caustic/alkaline than bicarb and is a far better cleaner, especially good for de-greasing and breaking down organic matter. Mixable at various strengths and safe (don't use on aluminium though)
add a drop of washing up liquid to act as a surfactant.

Oxy clean or other generic type is the modern version of washing soda, (use non perfumed) is also far better than bicarb. You can make your own by mixing I part baking soda, 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 2 parts water.

From my experience Milton solution has no cleaning power it only disinfects.

[charliehorse]

Oct 21, 2014 21:29:36 GMT Mrsmac said:

maybe when bubba has finished with it after BLEEP!

Well IT WORKED,!!! I never knew I could clean my tanks with bicarbonate! I have gone and put one f the clones in the bath now and am surprised at what is coming off considering that I have been using it for months!

Right next project! Does anyone know what I can use to file metal

 Glad you got it cleaned up 

Now, for filing metal I would recommend a metal file 

Sorry, couldn't resist. What are you trying to file ?
Metal files come in different shapes (Flat, half round, round) and different grades (Rough to smooth) but some sandpaper or emery cloth may get the job done depending on what the metal is and how much needs filed off.

[igual]

Don't forget the best file name of all the bastard file www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=FILES&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=22-006&SDesc=6%26quot%3B+Mill+Bastard+File

If its a slight rough edge on the kayfun tank an emery board should do the trick to tickle it off.

[Mrsmac]

I was thinking of some sort of file to get right into the chanels of the other kayfuns i have so that i can make them a little more pronounced like the original as everything is a lot smoother on the original even down to the draw

[igual]

Micro file from a model shop might do it. Failing that a jewelers broaching tool but they ain't cheap.

[Mrsmac]

Thank you igual shall look into it

[seniorphil]

Oct 22, 2014 7:11:42 GMT Mrsmac said:

I was thinking of some sort of file to get right into the chanels of the other kayfuns i have so that i can make them a little more pronounced like the original as everything is a lot smoother on the original even down to the draw

Mrsmac ,shall I ask on the thread for Saturday? If someone has a suitable file I am sure they wouldn't mind bringing it along. Might save you having to buy one.

[Mrsmac]

Oh yes please seniorphil that would be great thank you

[seniorphil]

Oct 22, 2014 13:10:53 GMT Mrsmac said:

Oh yes please seniorphil that would be great thank you

Will do, I am sure someone will come up with a solution. It's quite normal for someone to turn up with a full tool kit.

[seniorphil]

Oct 22, 2014 13:10:53 GMT Mrsmac said:

Oh yes please seniorphil that would be great thank you

VapingBad will show you what to do, I'll give you a dremel to do it with. I look forward to meeting you and having a pint on Saturday.

[Mrsmac]

Thank you seniorphil and VapingBad