[spindle]

i would like to ask the forum how do you descale your heating elements??

i have looked at some descaling  products but they advise them not to be used in plastic!!!
not that mine is in a terrible state but i would like to know before it becomes a problem
anybody got any ideas

[Dennis]

http://www.cloverchemicals.com/uk/products/bar_phos_uk.htm

[calmore]

White vinegar works well and is cheap. You only need enough to cover the elements. However, it stinks so only use it out of doors!

[cleaning co]

iuse one from tescos  works a treat

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys,

Calcium carbonate is the main cause of scaling and acetic acid will remove it.

Vinegar is about 15% acetic acid and will not affect the type of plastics which our machines are constucted of.

You could also try acid rinse.

Cheers

Doug

[BRSL]

Doug's spot on

Us T/M guys have started to use acid rinse instead of descaler works better imo just remember to flush well after

http://www.hydramaster.com/chemicals/productline.asp?product=800-250

[calmore]

..but they advise them not to be used in plastic!!!

Anything that is OK for plastic kettles will be OK.

[spindle]

thanks guys!!!