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How do you remove ...
« on: October 11, 2009, 14:47:56 »
 ... algae from inside the plastic of a triple walled polycarbonate coldframe ?
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Re: How do you remove ...
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2009, 18:17:31 »
we use vinegar, washing up liquid and warm water with a car sponge  :)

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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2009, 12:52:19 »
I don't think I'd be able to get the sponge in the little tubes, but I guess I could fill the bath with a vinegar mixture and soak it.
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2009, 14:49:33 »
ah, sorry, maybe I'd be best reading a post properly  ;D
I've no idea, unless the soaking works, sorry

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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2009, 18:19:44 »
pressure washer should do it!!
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Re: How do you remove ...
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2009, 21:42:16 »
... algae from inside the plastic of a triple walled polycarbonate coldframe ?

I would suggest using a "Pull Through" as used for gun barrels. Get a length of fine nylon cord, a strip of lead, insulating tape and sponge. Take the cord (a little longer than the polycarbonate tubes), tie a not in each end, tape the thin strip of lead on the cord (if you haven't got lead, a nail will do). Fasten a piece of sponge (slightly larger than the tubes) on the other end. Drop the lead/nail down the tube, then pull the sponge through. Do this for each tube. Bleach will help to kill the algae.
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