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Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 6:45 pm**

okay so i found an OLD AquaClear 200 (now called an AquaClear 50) in my basement and i'd like to use it. only problem is it's pretty dirty. how should i go about cleaning it?? i'm going to buy new inserts for it and everything but how should i clean the filter itself?

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 6:54 pm**

hot water and oxiclean

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 6:55 pm**

the oxiclean residue in the filter won't mess with the water once i start using it?

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 6:57 pm**

oxiclean or vinegar will do.

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 6:59 pm**

just wash it well, there really isnt anything left over from oxiclean

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 7:01 pm**

how would i wash with vinegar? just run it through the filter? and does it have to be a specific type of vinegar?

also, powder oxyclean or liquid oxyclean?

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 7:07 pm**

I wouldn't mix chemicals like that. There is absolutely no residue with Oxiclean, that's what's so wonderful about that product. When it hits water, it breaks down to oxygen & water.

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 7:09 pm**

so i'm guessing powder oxyclean right??

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 7:10 pm**

Yep, a tablespoon will do. Try running the filter with that & some water, to clean the impeller. if it's still encrusted with junk, then rinse & try the vinegar.

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 7:13 pm**

thanks for that info! ill have to get some oxyclean to use in the future!

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 7:22 pm**

Thank RTR for the info on that!

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