Best Way to Clean Canister Filter Tubing

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Cribbinator

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May 26, 2004
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Hello,

Does anyone know the best way to clean the clear rubber tubing that is used for common canister filters ? I have some algae and debris build up in it and wish to get it squeaky clean, any ideas ? The problem I have is that the tubing is 5ft for each section so I don't have a tube brush that long to get in there. Any help or info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

James
 
Get a piece of bailing wire and wrap a small rag to one end of the wire and use it as a pull through. Not optimal but will work. Good luck
 
Thanks for the reply Jericho. Not to sound stupid but what is bailing wire ? Not sure what it is but I'm sure I can find some wire that could do the trick.

Thanks,

James
 
You can use the brush that you have and just tie a piece of string to it. Feed the string (or floral wire, which is green wire available at any craft store) through the tube.

Hope that helps a bit!
 
I'm sure one of the tips suggested will work. If not I have some sulfuric acid I can throw down the tube that will sure get rid of anything in there ... jk ;) .... Thanks again for the replies. I'm sure I'll be able to get it squeaky clean.

- James
 
By the way bailing wire is wire that was used to bail hay. It is sold in rolls and is a small stiff but plyable solid core wire.
 
Fill the sink with hotwater, mix in Oxyclean. Fill tube with hotwater from sink, let soak for 30 minutes, run a blast of clean water through, should come out sparkling.
 
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