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craigp

cleaning wand valve
« on: August 04, 2006, 08:49:05 am »
i got an old wand, been stored some time and valves gone black (brass)

has anyone cleaned one up sucessfully?

i was thinking brasso but they so interacut maybe if i use a toohbrush to apply?

or is there any kind of dip i could use?

advice appreciated, craig.

Dennis

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Re: cleaning wand valve
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2006, 08:56:41 am »
HI I'M BARRY STONE

HAVE YOU SEEN THE PENNY TEST

CILLIT BANG - ONE SPRAY AND THE DIRT IS GONE! (or not)  ;D  ;D


or you could try vinegar or ammonia. I usually put my brass fittings in descaler.

craigp

Re: cleaning wand valve
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2006, 06:05:30 pm »
thanks Dennis,

vinegar did the trick! ;D

Neil Grainger

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Re: cleaning wand valve
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2006, 09:05:29 pm »
put it in some fat coke and it will come up like new, about 12hrs

craigp

Re: cleaning wand valve
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2006, 09:09:59 pm »
thanks neil, it did clean up, but ill try that see if it goes any better,

amazing we drink that stuff!!

PaulKing

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Re: cleaning wand valve
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2006, 12:21:51 pm »
cover in brown sasuce for one night it will shine like new!

give it a try it's great fun wth kids
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