Virkon Residue

RAL · 28th July 2006, 16:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Anyone else found virkon leaving a residual taste/smell? After a year of diving my KISS I thought I'd celebrate with disinfecting it rather than just swilling a bit of water in it once every couple of months.

Cheers,

Stuart

Your spose to clean these things? Bad enough you have to change the sorb. Next you will be telling me I need to change out O2 sensors after a bit.

Isn't Vircon for cleaning animal stalls?

Regards RAL

lizardland · 28th July 2006, 17:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by RAL)

Isn't Vircon for cleaning animal stalls?

You've seen my house then?

It's also good for cleaning udders. What can I say, we all have needs.

***jradomski*** · 28th July 2006, 20:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

You've seen my house then?

It's also good for cleaning udders. What can I say, we all have needs.

I generally make a 2% solution, and have never had any issues... I do a fairly quick rinse.. maybe you had some liquid trapped in the DSV?? even so its not that bad.. nor is it dangerous to human health..

BTW the strongest solution that you can make is 4%.. after that point additional virkon will not go into solution..

***jradomski*** · 28th July 2006, 20:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW)

I was talking to a doctor who specialises in viral infectious and he told me the best thing you can use is Dettol surface cleaner

http://www.neat-ideas.com/ENG/Catalo...affixedcode=WW

Has no taste and is harmless to animals.

Andrew.

poor cleaner compared to many of the newer agents.. no where near the viral/bacterial and fungal efficacy of Virkon (actually nothing is at the moment)..

shell-back · 28th July 2006, 20:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Freak214)

I have been using A33-Dry, little packets of green stuff to disinfect my dolphin for years. Works great, you just have to make sure the "self dissolving" packet is really dissolved!

JohnL

I use this aswell and I like the smell and taste

I always tear the bag and shake it out , self dissolving never really works unless you mix it up in anticipation of cleaning and go have some beers. works well on some funky smelling sandals aswell.

28th July 2006, 16:48	#11 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 390	Re: Virkon Residue Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Anyone else found virkon leaving a residual taste/smell? After a year of diving my KISS I thought I'd celebrate with disinfecting it rather than just swilling a bit of water in it once every couple of months. Cheers, Stuart Your spose to clean these things? Bad enough you have to change the sorb. Next you will be telling me I need to change out O2 sensors after a bit. Isn't Vircon for cleaning animal stalls? Regards RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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28th July 2006, 17:45	#12 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,304	Re: Virkon Residue Quote: (Originally Posted by RAL) Isn't Vircon for cleaning animal stalls? You've seen my house then? It's also good for cleaning udders. What can I say, we all have needs. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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28th July 2006, 20:26	#13 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,011	Re: Virkon Residue Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) You've seen my house then? It's also good for cleaning udders. What can I say, we all have needs. I generally make a 2% solution, and have never had any issues... I do a fairly quick rinse.. maybe you had some liquid trapped in the DSV?? even so its not that bad.. nor is it dangerous to human health.. BTW the strongest solution that you can make is 4%.. after that point additional virkon will not go into solution.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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28th July 2006, 20:28	#14 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,011	Re: Virkon Residue Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW) I was talking to a doctor who specialises in viral infectious and he told me the best thing you can use is Dettol surface cleaner http://www.neat-ideas.com/ENG/Catalo...affixedcode=WW Has no taste and is harmless to animals. Andrew. poor cleaner compared to many of the newer agents.. no where near the viral/bacterial and fungal efficacy of Virkon (actually nothing is at the moment).. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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28th July 2006, 20:39	#15 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 475	Re: Virkon Residue Quote: (Originally Posted by Freak214) I have been using A33-Dry, little packets of green stuff to disinfect my dolphin for years. Works great, you just have to make sure the "self dissolving" packet is really dissolved! JohnL I use this aswell and I like the smell and taste I always tear the bag and shake it out , self dissolving never really works unless you mix it up in anticipation of cleaning and go have some beers. works well on some funky smelling sandals aswell. __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge. ----Daniel Boorstin Billy Beal SDITDI IT #3507 Rebreather World FIGJAM commitee member
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