Pinkish-orange algae in water lines
I have the translucent pex tubing that you can see through that is like the plastic in milk jugs. There is as light pinkish orange discoloration on the inside of the tubing. I believe it to be the sam...
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We have the pink mold around here so I know what you mean.
Hydrogen Peroxide diluted would be too weak to do anything and it would cost a fortune to use enough to fill the system.
I would use the tried and true method of using a 1/4 cup of bleach to 15 gallons of water and sanitize the whole system. I would not leave it in there all winter for fear of it getting worse. Then you can use an ounce or two of hydrogen peroxide to completely neutralize the bleach - yes, that little amount will destroy the bleach immediately. It's an amazing reaction.
Works great - I do it every year.
Hydrogen Peroxide diluted would be too weak to do anything and it would cost a fortune to use enough to fill the system.
I would use the tried and true method of using a 1/4 cup of bleach to 15 gallons of water and sanitize the whole system. I would not leave it in there all winter for fear of it getting worse. Then you can use an ounce or two of hydrogen peroxide to completely neutralize the bleach - yes, that little amount will destroy the bleach immediately. It's an amazing reaction.
Works great - I do it every year.
