!!!NEVER!!! add water to acid. It will likely boil, spit, explode in
your eyes. ALWAYS add acid to water.
Bullwinkle wrote:
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> Dereck:
>
> CAUTION: Lye causes caustic burns and needs eye protection,
> clothing protection, and rubber gloves. Muriatic acid causes
> acid burns, so protection is also needed. I did read recently
> that someone used white vinegar with fair results be it takes
> alot longer. This would be safer than muriatic.
>
>
> Muriatic Acid: I diluted it about one gallon acid to two gallons
> of water in plastic a five gallon bucket with lid. Another
> formula is 1 1/2 gallons of acid to three gallons of water. I
> think you need to add the water to the acid, just like sulphuric
> acid in batteries. CHECK THE LABEL! You'll have to scub or
> brush the parts after soaking as the rust just doesn't fall off.
> Once the rust is loosened the acid goes after the good metal so
> keep an eye on the parts. Time varies depending on how heavy the
> rust is. I bought my muratic acid at Menards. Acid is not good
> for any kind of spring or aluminum either. Dispose of it
> according to you local regs.
>
> Blake
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