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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Anybody got any tips/ideas on cleaning header tanks? I bought a second hand one as mine was sprayed blue by some bright spark, but it's a little grubby inside.

Any ideas what to use?

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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Put it in the dishwasher
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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As above, sure thats the best idea!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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As above, but i have yet to find someone to let me do it.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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lol think im gona give this a go while the folks are out!!! im gona blame u lot tho when they come home
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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Cut the top off then you'll be able to clean the inside

As above try the dishwasher or get some industrial cleaner and swish it around in there
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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I dont have a dishwasher
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalasanything
I dont have a dishwasher
I do and I've just had her toes cut off to get her closer to the sink!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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if u have no dishwasher put a load of bleach and hot water in it and leave overnight, it removes most of the crap then use a old tooth brush to scrub the sides and bottom, dont forget to block of all the holes first, i forgot to block the return pipe and bleach went everywhere
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Dishwasher is good

Cillit Bang stuff is good

Or do what most do and buy a brand new one!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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just go and buy an new one for 25 pounds
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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are they that cheap then i would of gone and bought one instead of bleaching mine
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex zvh cabrio
just go and buy an new one for 25 pounds
Where can you get one for £25?? I wouldn't have boothered buying this one if I'd known. It only cost me £3 tho
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