Tootle Puffers, Redux (The Sequel)

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sorrynomore

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This Hee-Haw stuff must stop!!
Mikey posted something yesterday that got me thinking.:danger:
Does everyone use distilled water to clean their tanks and such?
I just clean my gear with tap water.
Is this safe?

I use hot tap water to clean attys and coils,New attys get a good brushing with hot water.Driptips get a wash and the pipe cleaner treatment ever couple days,especially the metal ones,they gunk up fairly quickly.

The city gave us new water lines and sewers two years ago.The one worker showed me the old lead water mains they were removing.It was a WOW moment,to think we were drinking water that was piped through lead for 14 years,Sheeeesh!
 

tj99959

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    Noting wrong with using distilled, Mikey, especially since you already have it on hand.

    Personally, not a big concern for me. After rinsing well, drying the outsides and, as good as possible, the insides, not much left, and I let them fully dry before use, so...

    Hell I just rinse um, give them a good shake, and fill & vape um.
     

    Woofer

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    In other news a new Subtank will be released this week. ;)
     

    TrollDragon

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    When attys are new I break them down completely. All screws out, all o-rings off and I put the parts into a container with snap on lid. Half fill the container with very hot water and a little Dawn dish soap, put the lid back on and shake. Then I empty and rinse under cold water to get all the soapy water out. Drain the container again and shake Baking Soda liberally on the parts almost covering them. Pour half the container full of white vinegar and lit sit until the effervescence stops, shaking occasionally till it is completely done. Rinse everything in a strainer under cold water and set out to dry on paper towels.

    I have done this with every new atty that has arrived here and have never had that good ole Fasttech taste on any of them. You have to remove all screws and o-rings, as machine oil (The Fasttech Taste) will get in the screw holes and under the rings.

    When I am drying the parts for reassembly I thoroughly inspect all the parts for swarf, burrs and left over bits to be cleaned out or passed under the Dremel a few times.

    Twist up paper towel and put it through every air hole as best as you can, you would be amazed at the little bits of metal that can sometimes be pulled out.
     

    motordude

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    Thanks for all the info guys & gals!
    Now to my next problem, I have about 3 or 4 vendors that I need to order 4 or 5 dollars worth of stuff!
    The freight will cost more than the product from some.
    I guess I just need to shop a little more, try looking at my options.
     

    Atchafalaya

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    Katdarling

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    Well...this is what I came up with for my PVs...the picture features one of my trusty old eGos...but the principle works the same on my more updated, bigger, boxier versions, too. I have little pillows sitting strategically positioned around the house....;)View attachment 535794

    Love it! And GMTA, dahlink!


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    But us Men don't have tiny pillows.. :eek::D


    Ya don't? ;)
     
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