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  1. Technical - Tech: Simple rust removal with citric acid

    Jan 19, 2019 · I want to share the process as I know it for fast, cheap and easy rust removal using powdered citric acid. I've seen folks using molasses, vinegar,...

  2. Citric Acid to clean rocks? | Reef2Reef

    Nov 11, 2017 · So what is everyone thought about using citric acid to clean some now dead rock that had been sitting on a shelf on the side of the house for over a year? I'd rather not use muriatic about …

  3. Citric Acid to Water Mixture Ratio for Cleaning. | Reef2Reef

    Jul 12, 2024 · Hello, I was wondering what others are using for a mixture ratio of Citric Acid / Water. Just like everything else, the cost of Citric Acid is going up. I typically use a random amount that "looks …

  4. Citric Acid Concentration for Cleaning...? | Reef2Reef

    May 2, 2014 · Hi Randy- citric acid has piqued my interest as a means of soaking/cleaning pumps, skimmers, etc. because I don't care for the smell of vinegar and I'm scared for my kids and pets …

  5. Technical - Evapo-Rust and/or citric acid questions

    Jan 16, 2023 · Citric and oxalic acid take about the same amount of time, pretty safe, works great on chrome parts. Phosphoric acid is faster (concrete / metal etch and prep at home depot) MSDS sheet …

  6. monohydrate or anhydrous citric acid for cleaning pumps

    Nov 17, 2018 · Does it matter if the citric acid used for cleaning your pumps, is a monohydrate or anhydrous form?

  7. Citric Acid / Water Ratio for cleaning | Reef2Reef

    Apr 25, 2022 · Hello, I am new to using Citric Acid for cleaning pumps, etc. I need to clean my 5gl saltwater storage jugs that have some brown residue from storing saltwater (switching brands BTW). …

  8. Citric acid for cleaning | Reef2Reef

    May 28, 2021 · What citric acid to use ? Powder and mix with water for cleaning wave makers and pumps ?

  9. Does anybody have a definitive "recipe" for mixing citric acid?

    Oct 9, 2017 · Technical Does anybody have a definitive "recipe" for mixing citric acid? Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by tubman, Oct 9, 2017.

  10. Technical - Rust removal | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal

    Feb 12, 2023 · Only add enough citric acid to bring the solution to 6.5 PH. The flathead Ford block was left in the container for about 36 hours, when removed from the solution the surface of the block was …