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eXtreme Aquaponics
 Post subject: Preserving Air Stones
PostPosted: Jun 11th, '14, 03:36 
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Today i noticed air stones were partially working. Because I am trying to save money and want the air stones to last I didn't want to swap it out for a new one if i didn't have too. Instead I cut about 3 inches off the end of the tube to shorten the distance the oxygen has to travel. By doing this the air stones went right back into full operation.
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RairdogAP
PostPosted: Jun 11th, '14, 05:22 
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I soak them in vinegar and them blow them out with air hose. Works like a charm.
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PostPosted: Jun 11th, '14, 05:29 
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RairdogAP wrote:
I soak them in vinegar and them blow them out with air hose. Works like a charm.


Good idea! Thanks!
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I soak them in muriatic acid, and then blow them out after a quick fresh water rinse.
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Stuart Chignell
PostPosted: Jun 11th, '14, 06:23 
Seriously, this cant be healthy.
Seriously, this cant be healthy.
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Air stone maintenace is just one of those jobs that needs to be done every now and then :(
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PostPosted: Aug 11th, '14, 02:44 
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If vinegar alone doesn't suffice, add some peroxide.
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