cleaning equipment?

[jermpool]

I was going through my stuff and found a water pump from one of my old skimmers. I filled the sink up with water to see if it still worked and it did but you could see an oily substance coming off of it. I was just wandering what I could use to clean it up so it could be used in a tank again.

P.S. Yes jellyman I found the one that I thought I gave you. Now we just need to get it clean.

[Bifferwine]

I wouldn't use soap or bleach on anything like that... Try some white vinegar then rinse it off really well.

[JellyMan]

OMG brother you got me into this hobby and your asking questions like this and I just thought I tought you every thing I know go with vinegar if you dont have any I have a bottle at home just like the hydrometer well get it to run then pump vinegar through it for 15 to 30 mins.

P.S. told you I didnt have it.

[jermpool]

I always used vinegar on freshwater stuff but wasn't sure if it would affect salt water life if you don't get it rinsed well enough.

[sabotaged]

after you clean it up with 1 part vinegar/3 parts water i would run it for about 24 - 48 hours in a bucket..keep it away from your tank..check for high temps from the pump..if it is a normal temp and no oil is visible i would say give it a shot if you still have an oil slick i would ditch it cause if the pump uses bearings one of the could have a busted seal ...good luck

[bkv1997]

Another vote for vinegar...

I use half and half, vinegar and water.

Brandon

[Bifferwine]

Half and half? Like the creamer??? HUH?

[Bifferwine]

Oh duh, I'm a dumba$$, I see what you were saying now... Half water, half vinegar.

[bobby]

Go with vingar.

[jermpool]

thanks, we cleaned it, tried it and we got a lot of bubbes coming out the back. Guess we'll end up ditching it.