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Swamp Cooler Part - waldocod - 04-25-2007
I'm looking for those black nozzles that go on the ends of the distribution tubes.I've been to the Riverdale Lowes and Home Depot and can only get them if I buy the whole spider assy.I only need the tips...mine are closed up solid with hardwater deposits.Any info will be appreciated.Thanks!
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Re: [waldocod] Swamp Cooler Part - Saberfish - 04-25-2007
[black][size 3]Hey Waldo,[/size][/black]
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[size 3]If you can get access to those parts that are solid with hardwater deposits, give them a soak in "Lime-a-way". [/size]
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[size 3]It's a porduct available in any grocery store, and desolves mineral deposits.[/size]
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[size 3]I have used it several times for various purposes, and it works better than any others that I have tried.[/size]
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Re: [Saberfish] Swamp Cooler Part - waldocod - 04-25-2007
I was thinking of that.I wonder if the plastic will hold up to that stuff.
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Re: [waldocod] Swamp Cooler Part - Saberfish - 04-25-2007
[black][size 3]Not a problem.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]It's not that caustic. I have used it on all types of plastic.[/size]
[black][size 3]Also, You may have to repete the process several times. It only works for a short time.[/size][/black]
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Re: [Saberfish] Swamp Cooler Part - waldocod - 04-25-2007
I'll try it. Thanks!!
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Re: [waldocod] Swamp Cooler Part - tubeN2 - 05-05-2007
If you need some spares to use while cleaning those ones out, you can use the plastic hose barbed fittings.[cool]
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Re: [tubeN2] Swamp Cooler Part - quantumman1 - 05-05-2007
had the same problem with my spider assy and i just left them off it still works great but i did buy the spider assy it did not come with any extra fittings.
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Re: [waldocod] Swamp Cooler Part - GEEZER - 05-06-2007
Something that'll work a lot quicker than lime away is Muriatic acid. You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot. I've bought it in quart bottles in the past & it's pretty cheap.
Ya gotta be a little more careful with it though. It won't harm plactic at all but I'd recommend wearing glasses & rubber gloves while using it. Just pour about 1" in a plastic coffee can & lower (DON'T DROP) the tips into the acid. It'll foam, fizz & stink to high heaven. Don't breathe the fumes, they will take your breath away. You might want to stir them around a little while they are soaking. After the fizzing stops, you can take the tips out & wash them with clean water and scratch off any remaining deposits. You can safely dispose of the remaining acid by simply washing it down the drain with plenty of water.
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