coldwater diver
Well-Known Member
Hi Alaska,
I dive in the Maine coast and would recommend along w/ some others here muriatic acid. Find yourself a good 5 gallon bucket, I prefer doing all my cleaning outside the fumes can be very harmful to yourself. I usually keep this concoction in my garage w/ a well fitting lid that clamps down well when not in use. It will get rid of any barnacles, although it might require a primary dip in the soup(acid)) take out (wearing gloves) rinse soap and water w/ sponge repeat if necessary. The solution will last a very long time. Our town has a once a year hazardous waste collection so I will just label the bucket and drop it off when it becomes ineffective. Hope this helps. How is the viz in Va by the way? Kevin
I dive in the Maine coast and would recommend along w/ some others here muriatic acid. Find yourself a good 5 gallon bucket, I prefer doing all my cleaning outside the fumes can be very harmful to yourself. I usually keep this concoction in my garage w/ a well fitting lid that clamps down well when not in use. It will get rid of any barnacles, although it might require a primary dip in the soup(acid)) take out (wearing gloves) rinse soap and water w/ sponge repeat if necessary. The solution will last a very long time. Our town has a once a year hazardous waste collection so I will just label the bucket and drop it off when it becomes ineffective. Hope this helps. How is the viz in Va by the way? Kevin
