How to clean wet side?

detroit_fan · 05/07/2009, 11:46 AM

I was just wondering how often the wet side shoud be cleaned and what is the best way to clean it.

thanks

EcoTech Marine · 05/07/2009, 11:55 AM

Every three to six months should be sufficient and the easiest way is to simply soak it in vinegar overnight. Some customers have gone even longer without cleaning it, although the nozzle may get really clogged up in those cases.

Raibaru · 05/07/2009, 12:06 PM

Do you recommend taking the wet side completely apart for soaking? Or just leaving it assembled will be fine?

EcoTech Marine · 05/07/2009, 12:09 PM

You usually not have to take it completely apart unless you are experiencing binding or some other issue. I would remove the nozzle though.

asmodeus · 05/12/2009, 09:08 PM

Thanks Tim , that is what I was going to do. I thought that i would just check it out on RC just in case. GOT TO LOVE RC and the VORTECHS too. I know that i love mine 2 xMP40Wbetter then the tunze's that i have had over the years.

asmodeus · 05/15/2009, 08:30 AM

All I have to say is Freaking WOW, soaked both of my MP40W with water and vineger and over night and 10 mins if that for cleaning both. I can't believe fraking amazing, that is why you pay the little extra KEEPING IT SIMPLE....

THANKS VORTECH

A HAPPY CANADIAN MILITARY REEFER.

detroit_fan · 05/18/2009, 01:08 PM

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14969522#post14969522 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EcoTech Marine
Every three to six months should be sufficient and the easiest way is to simply soak it in vinegar overnight. Some customers have gone even longer without cleaning it, although the nozzle may get really clogged up in those cases.

Thanks. So I can soak in straight vinegar, I don't need to add some water to dilute the vinegar at all?

BTW- I have had my vortech for a couple months now and I love it!. Great flow and looks great in the tank. Love the different modes and flow options. Saving up for another one.

zik74 · 05/29/2009, 10:56 PM

What's the best ratio of water and vinegar for cleaning. Thanks.

EcoTech Marine · 06/01/2009, 10:04 AM

You can soak it in 100% vinegar.

the1jake · 06/01/2009, 02:17 PM

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15113013#post15113013 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EcoTech Marine
You can soak it in 100% vinegar.

An aged balsamic ok?

/time to clean mine, it's been a good six months+

sjm817 · 06/02/2009, 06:43 AM

It may sound silly, but one of my favorite things about the Vortech is ease of clearing. I have 3 in the tank and one spare wet side. I take one out, replace it with the spare and soak overnight in (100%) vinegar. In the morning, replace another with the one that was just cleaned. When I come home from work, swap the 3rd one. The last one gets soaked and is ready for the next time I do the rotation.

RealFish · 06/11/2009, 07:01 AM

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15118352#post15118352 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sjm817
It may sound silly, but one of my favorite things about the Vortech is ease of clearing. I have 3 in the tank and one spare wet side. I take one out, replace it with the spare and soak overnight in (100%) vinegar. In the morning, replace another with the one that was just cleaned. When I come home from work, swap the 3rd one. The last one gets soaked and is ready for the next time I do the rotation.

That's a good idea.

zik74 · 06/11/2009, 08:16 AM

Used vinegar for the first time to clean a powerhead and it's awsome

tamu · 06/11/2009, 08:50 AM

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15118352#post15118352 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sjm817
It may sound silly, but one of my favorite things about the Vortech is ease of clearing. I have 3 in the tank and one spare wet side. I take one out, replace it with the spare and soak overnight in (100%) vinegar. In the morning, replace another with the one that was just cleaned. When I come home from work, swap the 3rd one. The last one gets soaked and is ready for the next time I do the rotation.

how simple and a fantastic idea

05/07/2009, 11:46 AM	#1
detroit_fan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 843	How to clean wet side? I was just wondering how often the wet side shoud be cleaned and what is the best way to clean it. thanks __________________ Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. B.Franklin We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home-T.Jefferson Current Tank Info: 125g & 29g

05/07/2009, 11:55 AM	#2
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	Every three to six months should be sufficient and the easiest way is to simply soak it in vinegar overnight. Some customers have gone even longer without cleaning it, although the nozzle may get really clogged up in those cases. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

05/07/2009, 12:09 PM	#4
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	You usually not have to take it completely apart unless you are experiencing binding or some other issue. I would remove the nozzle though. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

05/12/2009, 09:08 PM	#5
asmodeus SKIMMER WHORE Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,564	Thanks Tim , that is what I was going to do. I thought that i would just check it out on RC just in case. GOT TO LOVE RC and the VORTECHS too. I know that i love mine 2 xMP40Wbetter then the tunze's that i have had over the years. __________________ Doesn't matter how much you have been reading, until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. Moved from the WEST to the EAST

05/15/2009, 08:30 AM	#6
asmodeus SKIMMER WHORE Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,564	All I have to say is Freaking WOW, soaked both of my MP40W with water and vineger and over night and 10 mins if that for cleaning both. I can't believe fraking amazing, that is why you pay the little extra KEEPING IT SIMPLE.... THANKS VORTECH A HAPPY CANADIAN MILITARY REEFER. __________________ Doesn't matter how much you have been reading, until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. Moved from the WEST to the EAST

05/07/2009, 12:06 PM	#3
Raibaru Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 979	Do you recommend taking the wet side completely apart for soaking? Or just leaving it assembled will be fine?

05/29/2009, 10:56 PM	#8
zik74 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 54	What's the best ratio of water and vinegar for cleaning. Thanks.

06/01/2009, 10:04 AM	#9
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	You can soak it in 100% vinegar. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

06/02/2009, 06:43 AM	#11
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	It may sound silly, but one of my favorite things about the Vortech is ease of clearing. I have 3 in the tank and one spare wet side. I take one out, replace it with the spare and soak overnight in (100%) vinegar. In the morning, replace another with the one that was just cleaned. When I come home from work, swap the 3rd one. The last one gets soaked and is ready for the next time I do the rotation. __________________ - Scott

06/11/2009, 08:16 AM	#13
zik74 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 54	Used vinegar for the first time to clean a powerhead and it's awsome