<VV> MURIATIC ACID notes
Carlton Smith
carlton55 at comcast.net
Mon Apr 4 07:56:17 EDT 2011
One thing you all need to watch when using the muriatic acid and the cloud
of fumes it will create. Although it dissolves rust very well ( I too use it
almost every day in my business)if the cloud of fumes reaches any raw
uncoated steel such as on a drill press bed, saw bedplate, etc., it will
quickly cause those surfaces to lightly rust. That includes an hardware
around the shop too that is not plated. In case you are interested the acid
will remove the zinc off of a plated screw instantly. Makes quite a violent
foaming action.
Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN 46219
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pool supply places concrete supply houses , independent hardware stores
around here have the muriatic acid. i also used it on stubborn drains
successfully just after moving here. but this stuff is not a safe product
to
use , without a lot of caution. opening the bottle on a humid day can cause
instant fumes almost strong enough to knock you for a loop. i use it at @
50% with water to clean filters used in a hot tub. just mixing it with
water has to be done just right.
BUT it cleans rusty parts instantly...and cast stuff faster. you must do it
near or in the sink , ready to rinse it fast. i saved a junk frozen 140
carb (ball of corrosion?) once with a dip in acid for about 15 seconds then
a
rinse with water. it was really foaming. it freed up enough to save it.
dont use it in the house , i bet on you getting thrown out , no matter how
tolerant she is..open areas right close to water. hands in rubber gloves ,
eye protection , common sense? but it works!
regards, Tim Colson
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