Every year I de-lime the DHW coil in my KA2. But I was wondering yesterday if it matters if the bolier is running or should it be done on a cold boiler?
Thanks!
De-Liming Question
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Heat makes the acid more aggressive, so it will save you some time.
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Do you use red wine vinegar, white vinegar or a chemical acid to delime your coil?
I heat up a cup of white vinegar in my microwave to scrub It clean of any spatter and it really works.
I heat up a cup of white vinegar in my microwave to scrub It clean of any spatter and it really works.
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Vinegar is diluted to 5% acid.
Only for those whom know and understand how to work safely with strong acids...Muriatic acid can be diluted to do the job.
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Using white vinegar the way you do it is very safe. I no longer use the coil on my KAA-1 as it leaks.