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Posted by Mike Dobony on December 18, 2006, 6:26 am
> Mike Dobony wrote:
>>> Is it the stuff that surface copper turns into to give it that
>>> classic patina found, for example, on the Statue of Liberty or is it
>>> algae?
>>
>> Not algae, but patina. These are the main water lines in which the
>> individual water lines are run from. The individual lines are grey
>> poly, much like the newer PEX.
>
> Okay, then. You have three practical alternatives:
>
> 1. Leave it alone.
Detracts buyers.
> 2. Polish the pipes, then coat with lacquer to preserve the copper look.
Trying to do that, but cannot get at many areas (corners, valves, etc.). I
need something to soak or spray on the pipes to clean them up.
> 3. Paint the pipes.
On top of chalky green stuff? Will also attract negative attention with
buyers.
>
>
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Posted by Tom The Great on December 17, 2006, 6:21 pm
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:35:54 -0600, "Mike Dobony"
>We have a whirlpool in our basement and the copper is getting covered with a
>green,semi-powdery coating. I have tried several cleaners and even
>electrical cleaner, but this stuff is stubbornly staying in place. Anybody
>know of a way to clean this off without scraping? Thanks.
>
>Mike D.
>
I use to 'polish' copper fixtures, till I was told it was wrong. If
something is a show piece, it's ok, you have to take the good with the
bad. However, if not, then removing the oxide layer exposes fresh
copper to oxerdize. With each polishing, a layer of metal is lost.
Now this is what was told to me, I'm no metalist.
later,
tom @ www.FreeWorkAtHomeIdeas.com
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Posted by on December 17, 2006, 7:46 pm
Tom The Great wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:35:54 -0600, "Mike Dobony"
>
> >We have a whirlpool in our basement and the copper is getting covered with a
> >green,semi-powdery coating. I have tried several cleaners and even
> >electrical cleaner, but this stuff is stubbornly staying in place. Anybody
> >know of a way to clean this off without scraping? Thanks.
> >
> >Mike D.
> >
>
> I use to 'polish' copper fixtures, till I was told it was wrong. If
> something is a show piece, it's ok, you have to take the good with the
> bad. However, if not, then removing the oxide layer exposes fresh
> copper to oxerdize. With each polishing, a layer of metal is lost.
>
> Now this is what was told to me, I'm no metalist.
>
> later,
>
> tom @ www.FreeWorkAtHomeIdeas.com
If you want the copper to stay bright , you need a good copper polish
and then laquer it.
You can get a clearcoat in a spray can that will last quite a while.
I dont know if a sacrificial anode would be an option.
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Posted by Phisherman on December 17, 2006, 10:08 pm
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:35:54 -0600, "Mike Dobony"
>We have a whirlpool in our basement and the copper is getting covered with a
>green,semi-powdery coating. I have tried several cleaners and even
>electrical cleaner, but this stuff is stubbornly staying in place. Anybody
>know of a way to clean this off without scraping? Thanks.
>
>Mike D.
>
Salt and vinegar will make it shine, at least for awhile.
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Posted by Mike Dobony on December 18, 2006, 6:22 am
> On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:35:54 -0600, "Mike Dobony"
>
>>We have a whirlpool in our basement and the copper is getting covered with
>>a
>>green,semi-powdery coating. I have tried several cleaners and even
>>electrical cleaner, but this stuff is stubbornly staying in place.
>>Anybody
>>know of a way to clean this off without scraping? Thanks.
>>
>>Mike D.
>>
>
> Salt and vinegar will make it shine, at least for awhile.
Tried that with minimal results.
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