Cleaning first stage DIN threads

[CALI68]

Is it ok to use the product "CLR" to clean the threads on a first stage din? Is there a better option?

Thanks!
-Chris

 

[Tamas]

Why do you need to clean it? What is on it?

 

[CALI68]

Why do you need to clean it? What is on it?

It has a little salt or calcium or whatever that is on the threads and it doesn't screw on a easily as it did when I first got it. I'm super neurotic with my gear and I just like to keep it clean.

Thanks!
-Chris

 

[Tamas]

It has a little salt or calcium or whatever that is on the threads and it doesn't screw on a easily as it did when I first got it. I'm super neurotic with my gear and I just like to keep it clean.

Thanks!
-Chris

Check to see if the CLR has any kind of harmful or fatal components.

Your best bet to clean up the threads would be an ultrasonic bath...you can buy your own or if you take it to a dive shop and have them do it.

Fairly simple to remove the tube and wheel with an Allen key then those can be cleaned on their own.

 

[CALI68]

Cool. Thanks for the help!

-Chris

 

[Spectre]

Hot water and some vinegar. Ivory Soap rinse with more hot water to rinse off the soap. I'd take the part out and remove the filter and o-ring before you do it; don't leave it on to get water and stuff into the first stage.

 

[Hoosier]

The ultrasonic bath can't remove salt and calcium stuff completely even with simple green. "Been there and Done that." You have to use the tooth brush too.

Edit: spelling error...

 

[Scottri]

Soft toothbrush and simple green is my vote. Scrub with diluted simple green to remove deposits and rinse with fresh water and dry.

 

[bedmund]

Like Jeff said - vinegar and water. In my experience, they work the best for the salt buildup.

-Bill

 

[CALI68]

Thanks Guys! The Simple Green/toothbrush worked great.

-Chris