Gas Tank

[Falcon(63)]

Someone had a thread about cleaning a gas tank with powdered lye, water and heat. I have looked but cannot find who. Where did you get the powdered lye. I have asked at a lot of places and they just give me a duh look, and say "you mean lye soap" duh! Thanks

Henry

[anthonyb]

Henry,

The most common name for lye powder is DRANO. Just mix the crystals into hot water and let it do it's thing.

Make sure you wear protective clothing and eye protection. This stuff is especially nasty when it gets in hot water. Has a tendency to splash and bubble violently if you add it too quickly.

Works very well if you are careful with it.

Good luck.

[Falcon(63)]

Thanks Anthonyb. Will give it a try

Henry

[Plymouthy Adams]

Like Anthony said..this stuff be violent...has caused many of people to go blind due to caustic burns from splash and aggressive mixing procedures...DO read instruction real close...safe handling and you be ok..do not get in a hurry this stuff stays potent.

Safety note from a lye soap making page....

Note: ALWAYS add the lye to the water, not the other way around. Adding the water to the lye can cause a volcano-like reaction.

Lye is getting very hard to get...Red Devil pulled their product form the shelves I have heard for two reasons...meth labs..??? and the other is libabiltiy due to people not reading and following instructions. Ace hardware still has a similar product there were selling in 16 oz containers..you may want to check with them...if not on the shelf..they can order it (or used to) where I got mine for the hot tank.