O2 cleaning solvents

Gilles · 3rd December 2006, 09:07

Yet another acquisition issue from my relatively isolated location in Borneo.

What are effective substitutes for Simple Green/ Blue Gold/ etc that I can use to O2 clean some overdue tanks and valves

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***ScubaDadMiami*** · 3rd December 2006, 18:59

Is trisodium phosphate available out there? It is a common cleaning ingredient.

(Hey, if you try this stuff and it kills you, guess who is to blame? Not me! Don't take things you find on the Internet as fact. Do your own research, and reach your own conclusions. If you don't have the proper training, don't do this stuff because it can kill you and others. Seek the advice of a trained professiona. Et cetera, et cetera.)

Dutchy · 3rd December 2006, 19:27

Not for professional use because hazardous and banned but some halogen hydrocarbons can be used. Tri is amongst the ones readily available but explosive and bad for the environment (including yourself) so avoid it if you can.

abowie · 3rd December 2006, 20:27

Just use dishwashing detergent and make sure that you get all the grease off the threads. I used Morning Fresh for years until I got some Simple green.

Make sure you rinse them thoroughly.

Dave & Sandy · 3rd December 2006, 22:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

Just use dishwashing detergent and make sure that you get all the grease off the threads. I used Morning Fresh for years until I got some Simple green.

Make sure you rinse them thoroughly.

Second this. Just leave the hose in the cylinder turned on until no more froth comes out.

Deepthought_reloaded · 4th December 2006, 02:12

Yes, Detergents rather than Solvents

Usually Cheaper the better - sort of stuff that they use in restaurant kitchens and comes in Gallon bottles - no hand moisturiser, no fragrance, in fact fewer ingredients the better

Expensive 'thick' washing up liquids are made thicker with salt (look in ingredients for sodium chloride)

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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: O2 cleaning solvents Is trisodium phosphate available out there? It is a common cleaning ingredient. (Hey, if you try this stuff and it kills you, guess who is to blame? Not me! Don't take things you find on the Internet as fact. Do your own research, and reach your own conclusions. If you don't have the proper training, don't do this stuff because it can kill you and others. Seek the advice of a trained professiona. Et cetera, et cetera.) __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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Dutchy Rene Warries Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) Posts: 770	Re: O2 cleaning solvents Not for professional use because hazardous and banned but some halogen hydrocarbons can be used. Tri is amongst the ones readily available but explosive and bad for the environment (including yourself) so avoid it if you can. __________________ = This post is environmentally friendly. It is composed of 100% recycled electrons only. =
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abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 574	Re: O2 cleaning solvents Just use dishwashing detergent and make sure that you get all the grease off the threads. I used Morning Fresh for years until I got some Simple green. Make sure you rinse them thoroughly. __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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Dave & Sandy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99	Re: O2 cleaning solvents Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) Just use dishwashing detergent and make sure that you get all the grease off the threads. I used Morning Fresh for years until I got some Simple green. Make sure you rinse them thoroughly. Second this. Just leave the hose in the cylinder turned on until no more froth comes out. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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Deepthought_reloaded New Member Current Rebreather/s: Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: York Posts: 59	Re: O2 cleaning solvents Yes, Detergents rather than Solvents Usually Cheaper the better - sort of stuff that they use in restaurant kitchens and comes in Gallon bottles - no hand moisturiser, no fragrance, in fact fewer ingredients the better Expensive 'thick' washing up liquids are made thicker with salt (look in ingredients for sodium chloride)
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