Cleaning mounted reflectors

SaltnLime · Post by **SaltnLime** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 1:12 am

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....

Post by **snoopdog** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 7:48 am

There is nothing. Get them as good as you can with vingegar and windex. Mine did the same thing.

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:03 pm

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.

Post by **snoopdog** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:13 pm

Yeah but once the ammonia dries and evaporates all is safe right.

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:32 pm

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.

Post by **snoopdog** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 4:26 pm

Yeah, oops. Oh well might just have to use a regular wet rag and then a dry one after.

SaltnLime · Post by **SaltnLime** » Sun Feb 08, 2004 12:20 am

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.

Post by **snoopdog** » Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:38 am

They may not come clean at all. I never had a set of halide reflectors that would completely come clean after a year.