What do you use to disinfect your loop ?

lbihler · 19th September 2006, 10:18

Hello guys,

What do you use to clean your loop, any particular products ? (any product easy to find in asia would be very welcome)

MHD · 19th September 2006, 10:19

Virkon S.

Definitely should be able to find in asia as what the use to disinfect for bird flu.

if you struggle some shops in OZ do post.

Matt

lbihler · 19th October 2006, 04:37

Thx for the info

grahamsp · 19th October 2006, 09:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by lbihler)

Hello guys,

What do you use to clean your loop, any particular products ? (any product easy to find in asia would be very welcome)

I don't! Just open it up after the day's diving and let it dry out. And so far, so good.

Graham

**Gill Envy** · 19th October 2006, 22:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by grahamsp)

I don't! Just open it up after the day's diving and let it dry out. And so far, so good.

Graham

um, you are at least rinsing out the exhale counter lungs and loop with water after each day of diving, right?

grahamsp · 20th October 2006, 00:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

um, you are at least rinsing out the exhale counter lungs and loop with water after each day of diving, right?

Sorry, missed that bit! Yes.

Graham

curt · 20th October 2006, 16:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD)

Virkon S.

Definitely should be able to find in asia as what the use to disinfect for bird flu.

Virkon S is meant for veterinary and livestock use. There is also a version called Virkon (no "S"), which is deemed "Suitable for Human Use".

cheers...

**JPJones** · 20th October 2006, 17:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by curt)

Virkon S is meant for veterinary and livestock use. There is also a version called Virkon (no "S"), which is deemed "Suitable for Human Use".

cheers...

I have only used Virkon myself but most of the time veterinary stuff works the same just cheeper. Checkout the MSDS sheets and see if there is anything different.

sailordiver@msn.com · 20th October 2006, 17:56

Betadine

rewrites · 20th October 2006, 18:14

Virkon, Virkon S, Pet Virkon - all the same stuff. Just have to have different labels dependng upon end use.

Incidentally, it is great stuff, but be careful with your clothes as it can stain them - as my new trousers found out!! Smells great too!

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