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Cleaning heat exchangers

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:27 pm
by AndyF32
I seem to have a build up of salt deposits in my heat exchangers. I currently have them out of the boat and was wondering what the best method was to dissolve the salt.
Thanks

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:23 pm
by jimbo36
I had very good results from an automotive rad shop. cleaned, (boiled out) pressure tested and repaired a couple of internal tubes.

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:08 am
by Stripermann2
Try capping off the hose openings and mix some hot water and some CLR (calcium, lime remover) let soak and flush. May require a repeat.

I've used this procedure to clean out clogged heater cores for years.