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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: Klunk on September 12, 2010, 08:31:35 pm

Title: steam....game for a laugh?
Post by: Klunk on September 12, 2010, 08:31:35 pm

OK, time has come too clean the boiler inside. What would I use????? A standard descaling solution?????

Also as a side note.....could I use iron water (the stuff you buy in shops that smells nice that you put in an iron) I want my steam engine to smell all nice!!! LOL PS I know this does not clean it!!!!

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Title: Re: steam....game for a laugh?
Post by: gondolier88 on September 12, 2010, 09:13:43 pm

Hi Klunk,

Calgon- follow directions on packet, really is that simple. Just make sure you thouroughly wash it all out before recommisioning.

if it is de-mieralised water then yes, you can have scented exhaust emmisions, if it is de-ionised you will erode your boiler and have a rather fun time trying to persuade your better half that you are competent enough to boile the kettle from now on.

Greg

Title: Re: steam....game for a laugh?
Post by: steamboatmodel on September 13, 2010, 01:33:29 am

I use ether vinegar or citric acid depending on how bad it is.
Regards,
Gerald.

Title: Re: steam....game for a laugh?
Post by: derekwarner on September 13, 2010, 07:19:43 am

klunk  ..... .in OZ we have a product called CLR....I suspect it is available world wide..,......

http://housewares.hardwarestore.com/35-176-rust-removers/clr-calcium-lime-and-rust-remover-225227.aspx

it works well.........Derek :-))

Title: Re: steam....game for a laugh?
Post by: steamboatmodel on September 13, 2010, 05:23:55 pm

Quote from: derekwarner_decoy on September 13, 2010, 07:19:43 am

klunk  ..... .in OZ we have a product called CLR....I suspect it is available world wide..,......

http://housewares.hardwarestore.com/35-176-rust-removers/clr-calcium-lime-and-rust-remover-225227.aspx

it works well.........Derek :-))

We have it up here too,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_Lime_Rust
"Its ingredients include water, lactic acid, gluconic acid, glycolic acid, sulfamic acid, citric acid, and surfactants. The product also contained phosphoric acid at one time, but it is now phosphate free. The phosphate free formula is more environmentally friendly, but its effectiveness against some stains such as rust is reduced."
Regards,
Gerald.

Title: Re: steam....game for a laugh?
Post by: chingdevil on September 13, 2010, 09:54:02 pm

If you want phosphoric acid put some Coca Cola in your boiler, I can not think of a better use for it ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Brian

Title: Re: steam....game for a laugh?
Post by: MichaelK on September 14, 2010, 09:26:50 am

"put some Coca Cola in your boiler, I can not think of a better use for it"     

Goes well with rum, burbon et al
Mick