Where can I buy PGA?
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High proof vodka will work just as well.
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ETA:Looks like Wa allows PGA now.. local liquor store should have "everclear" brand.
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Joe out Possum Holler has gallons of it. Watch out for the black shepherd, she bites.;-)
It depends on your state/county/city. Here in Nevada gambling and prostitution are legal, but God Save the Children we have to be protected from the evils of PGA/Everclear.
I suggest you get a bottle of the highest proof cheap vodka that you can find, it works just as well as PGA (Everclear) and is cheaper.
Also rinsing with water and dry burning works well too.
Also rinsing with water and dry burning works well too.
I don't soak my coils any more. Just run hot tap water through them for a minute, dry them, and dry-burn.
As long as your state hasn't banned sales. Like Ohio.
What I don't get is that you can't legally buy it if you're under 21, but they ban it so kids don't get alcohol poisoning.
Because drinking two shots of Wild Turkey 101 is soooooooooo hard to do.
As long as your state hasn't banned sales. Like Ohio.
What I don't get is that you can't legally buy it if you're under 21, but they ban it so kids don't get alcohol poisoning.
Because drinking two shots of Wild Turkey 101 is soooooooooo hard to do.
Did not know that!! One WOULD think that booze is booze, no matter the alcohol content. Dumbazz politicians...jeez!!
If just for cleaning, why not use Isopropyl Alcohol AKA Rubbing Alcohol? (no you cant drink it)
It can be found in any drug store in the 1st aid section. 90% or higher cleans things perfect, and makes a good soak for silica, pyrex, quartz, and metal.
If soaking plastics I would stick with the cheap 50% vodka.... just to play it safe.
It can be found in any drug store in the 1st aid section. 90% or higher cleans things perfect, and makes a good soak for silica, pyrex, quartz, and metal.
If soaking plastics I would stick with the cheap 50% vodka.... just to play it safe.
I did that at first, left a nasty aftertaste. Everclear or cheap vodka only now. I use whiskey to get rid of menthols or mints, kills 'em dead!!
Ahh well I still then do a rinse/soak in distilled water. No matter what solvent medium I use.
I'm all for the vodka. I bought a huge plastic gallon jug of Absolut that I use. I can also make myself a screwdriver while I clean my attys!
The issue for some is that the denatured alcohol uses petroleum by products that are intended to make it taste bad, damage the body and leave a film, that's why they don't get a liquor tax. (not ideal for most who are trying to reduce the harm in their life). Really who doesn't have a spare ounce or Two of Vodka.
That is why you only buy the Isopropyl Alcohol, from the first aid section of a drug store, it is clear.. and only other ingrediant in it is purified water. Isopropyl has the great property of disolving oils, alkolids and resins... which means it will knock off just about any gunk a tank would come in contact with. You can find this in strengths from 70% to 99% at drug stores... myself I would recommend anything 90% or higher for your soaking needs. It is a clear liquid.
Dont soak most plastics or gaskets in it, but for everythign else it will work great.
"denatured alcohol" has mentholated components to it, and does leave a residue and is sometimes cut with petrol chemicals, but it is also often colored purple or green so you can easily identifiy it.
Anyways, no matter what you soak with... vodka, isopropyl, denture tabs... what ever.. you should still give every thing a quick rinse afterwards with some distilled water. Even a mild one with distilled water in a spray bottle will do the trick.
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