WTB Tank Whip (For Cleaning)

[Namreg 58]

Can use solid rod or hollow tube. Drill holes. insert stainless wire and lock in with a hammer.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Can use solid rod or hollow tube. Drill holes. insert stainless wire and lock in with a hammer.

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That's great!! I have all that just laying around I'm sure.

How long do you find it takes to whip a tank? Do you wash it out after or just blow out any dust?

 

[rjack321]

Anyone care to share pictures of their DIY cleaning whips? Just getting some more ideas, thanks.

1 Gallon 85% Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Rust Remover Clean Etch Metal - - Amazon.com

My whip turned into a jug of phosphoric acid. So much easier.

 

[tridacna]

 

[tridacna]

Aluminum circular rod: 3/8 x 36 inches.

18 holes 3/8 inches apart.

18 stainless wires - 8 inches long.

18 pan head SS metal screws 3/8" long

Screws and wire are at Home Depot.

 

[grf88]

Here is additional information on using phosphoric acid.
O2-Safe Rust Inhibitor for Steel Tanks

 

[rob.mwpropane]

1 Gallon 85% Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Rust Remover Clean Etch Metal - - Amazon.com

My whip turned into a jug of phosphoric acid. So much easier.

That looks nice. Can you run me through your process? Clean with hot water? Any issues with any residue from the acid? Can you do this in place of whipping? ie, this will remove exisitng surface rust no problem?

Thanks.

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That's something I could make. Do you just keep it off the bottom so as to not "etch" the inside of the tank?

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Here is additional information on using phosphoric acid.
O2-Safe Rust Inhibitor for Steel Tanks

Can you re-use the mixture to do a second tank, or is it one and done?

Thanks for the link!

 

[tridacna]

Do you just keep it off the bottom so as to not "etch" the inside of the tank?

Yes. That’s a new one I made for a friend. I’ve never scratched the bottom with mine.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Yes. That’s a new one I made for a friend. I’ve never scratched the bottom with mine.

About how long do you whip it?