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Author:  myst [ Oct 29th, '13, 12:58 ]
Post subject:  Cleaning IBC's - Hydraulic fluid

Just came across a place i can get a load of IBC's from for a new system, but they were filled with a hydraulic fluid called Hy-Spin. Apparently cleaning them of the fluid is easily done with a degreaser, but was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Hy-Spin and whether there is any negative impact on the fish from it after cleaning?

Cheers and thanks
Alan

Author:  Charlie [ Oct 29th, '13, 13:06 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning IBC's - Hydraulic fluid

They will clean up fine, myst. Degreaser then chlorine and high pressure wash a few times. Leave out in the sun for a while to evaporate any chlorine residue.

Author:  cargs [ Oct 29th, '13, 18:19 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning IBC's - Hydraulic fluid

Google 'exact product name msds' and double check that. I googled 'hy-spin msds' there's quite a few different oils with that name, had a quick look at one of the castrol ones for you and looks to be safe :thumbleft:

Author:  myst [ Oct 29th, '13, 19:11 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning IBC's - Hydraulic fluid

awesome, thanks guys. Charlie, that's pretty much what I have done... just managed to pick up a set of 7 blue drums for a carton too, so looks like I might be scrubbing most of the next weekend!!

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