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I have a cloner that I have not touched in 3 years, does anyone have suggestions on how to clean the manifold? Thanks!
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Hot water and bleach. Run for two hours
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If there is mineral/hard water buildup, you can soak in 50% apple cider vinegar and 50% hot water overnight. If the manifold is made of plastic,make sure the water is not too hot.
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Hot water and bleach. Run for two hours
Thanks figpig, should I do a teaspoon of bleach per gallon or more?

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If there is mineral/hard water buildup, you can soak in 50% apple cider vinegar and 50% hot water overnight. If the manifold is made of plastic,make sure the water is not too hot.
Thanks figfanatic, that's a great idea.

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Thanks figpig, should I do a teaspoon of bleach per gallon or more?

10% per volume kills everything . just use hot water from your sink .. .then change water once a week add hydrogen peroxide and hydroponic solution .

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WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity
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10% per volume kills everything . just use hot water from your sink .. .then change water once a week add hydrogen peroxide and hydroponic solution .
Thanks again figpig.

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