Hands in Tank???
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Just wash them off with water only (no soap). Best to avoid using lotions or other products that get on your hands if you know you'll be fiddling with the tank later.
Just wash them off with water only (no soap). Best to avoid using lotions or other products that get on your hands if you know you'll be fiddling with the tank later.
I give my hand a quick wash. And put on my trusty arm gloves. I was the gloves and go into the tank. Once Im done I wash off the gloves, and let them dry. My hands get soap and water. i have to use gloves or else my hands get super dry.
I genrally just wash mine, and more importantly think real hard about what might be on them from an hour ago. If you are worried about it use fast orange (or similar citrus based) hand cleaner. these citric acid cleaners rinse very well.
Dave
Dave
I do that exactly! If i've just done an oil change, worked with glue/paint/ paint thinners or like a week ago helped redo our roof i'll generally wait until the next day or so to stick my hands in.daveedka said:
I try to do all tank work before I shower and do my hair so there is not hair products or hand lotions that may get in the tank.
I do everything with my feet. Just kidding. I just rinse really well with hot water and dry with paper towels. No dish towels! The day before I make sure not to get anything on my hands - lotions, gasoline, oil, whatever. If I do, I wait another day. I have some arm length rubber gloves, but I don't like the fact that I can't feel anything. 4 years, no probs. yet.....
I rarely put my bare hands in the tank water. I wear Aquagloves. Bought them at BigAls.com for about $15.
It's good to have them IMO. No worries about having dirty hands.
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/category.xml?pcid1=3347;category_id=2935
It's good to have them IMO. No worries about having dirty hands.
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/category.xml?pcid1=3347;category_id=2935
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