<VV> MURIATIC ACID notes

[Carlton Smith]

One thing you all need to watch when using the muriatic acid and the cloud
of fumes it will create. Although it dissolves rust very well ( I too use it
almost every day in my business)if the cloud of fumes reaches any raw
uncoated steel such as on a drill press bed, saw bedplate, etc., it will
quickly cause those surfaces to lightly rust. That includes an hardware
around the shop too that is not plated. In case you are interested the acid
will remove the zinc off of a plated screw instantly. Makes quite a violent
foaming action.

Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN 46219   

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pool supply places    concrete supply houses , independent  hardware stores 
around here have the muriatic acid. i also used it on stubborn  drains 
successfully just after moving here. but this stuff is not a safe product
to 
use , without a lot of caution. opening the bottle on a humid day can cause

instant fumes almost strong enough to knock you for a loop. i use it  at   @

50%  with water to clean filters used in a hot tub. just  mixing it with 
water  has to be done just right.
BUT it cleans rusty parts instantly...and cast stuff faster. you must do it 
 near or in the sink , ready to rinse it fast. i saved a junk frozen 140 
carb  (ball of corrosion?) once with a dip in acid for about 15 seconds then
a 
rinse  with water.  it was really foaming. it freed up enough to save it.   
dont use it in the house , i bet on you getting thrown out , no matter how  
tolerant she is..open areas right close to water. hands in rubber gloves , 
eye  protection , common sense?  but it works!
regards, Tim Colson    
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