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Cleaning mounted reflectors
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 1:12 am
by SaltnLime
I was wondering what steps everyone takes to clean thier reflectors. I have 3 MH spider reflectors that get residue build up and lose much of thier performance. My issue is I cannot remove my canopy without alot of hassle (timers,probes,ballasts and cords all mounted on back). So what is an easy way. I tried just using a dry or wet rag and no go. Is there a solution that I could use to clean them that is reef safe if some dripped into the tank? Surely I dont have to remove them to clean them....
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 7:48 am
by snoopdog
There is nothing. Get them as good as you can with vingegar and windex. Mine did the same thing.
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:03 pm
by Xster
snoopdog wrote:There is nothing. Get them as good as you can with vingegar and windex. Mine did the same thing.
As far as windex is concerned, I would be VERY careful or not use it at all, high contents of ammonia.
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:13 pm
by snoopdog
Yeah but once the ammonia dries and evaporates all is safe right.
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:32 pm
by Xster
snoopdog wrote:Yeah but once the ammonia dries and evaporates all is safe right.
Yes, but Shawn states that he can not remove the reflectors without it being a PITA. I would be very careful using Windex anywhere near the tank at all without a lid.
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 4:26 pm
by snoopdog
Yeah, oops. Oh well might just have to use a regular wet rag and then a dry one after.
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 12:20 am
by SaltnLime
snoopdog wrote:Yeah, oops. Oh well might just have to use a regular wet rag and then a dry one after.
Yep that dont work. Guess I'll take it down completely when I replace the lights next month.
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:38 am
by snoopdog
They may not come clean at all. I never had a set of halide reflectors that would completely come clean after a year.