Pickle solution for Gauge 1 Boilers

[Alan ChurchParticipant @alanchurch85600]

What ratio of Citric Acid power to water is best for pickling boilers after silver soldering. Or can anyone inform me of a alternative and supplier, of another product, other than sulphuric acid which would do the job. I am about to build 2 Gauge 1 boilers so small amounts of pickle are the order of the day. any advice would be appreciated.

Mr C

[Alan ChurchParticipant @alanchurch85600]

[SteamshyParticipant @steamshy]

Hi Alan, I use citric acid, its available at your local supermarket, its in dry form, about one teaspoon to a litre of water should do the trick overnight for you.

Andy

[CuP AlloysParticipant @cupalloys]

Hell Alan,

Citric acid supply can be patchy due to the activities of local kids.

25gm per litre of water seems to do the trick or more simply 100gm into a gallon/4.5 litres.

If you have difficulties call us.

regards

keith

Edited By CuP Alloys on 28/12/2012 11:17:29

[Alan ChurchParticipant @alanchurch85600]

Many thanks to Andy and Keith. I have purchase some Citric acid powder, made up the solution and I must say it works a treat.

Mr C

[D.A.GodleyParticipant @d-a-godley]

I have used Citric Acid for some while now ,it being much more user friendly and as effective as alternatives.

A tip I was given ,so that its life is extended , is to add a splash of bleach into the mix . When stored in washed out plastic milk containers , it keeps good for months without going off.

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