Does the tank have to be cleaned at any time?
816165
The tank does not require cleaning unless the system is not in use for a long period of time. Usually, flushing the tank once would be enough.
816166
No the tank does not have access to clean - HOWEVER the tank must be filled full the first time to use it. Then release ALL the water at once through RO spigot. We did ours twice. The instructions have the common filter change times (usage). There is also an extra set of filters included.
1202428
There is no need to clean the unit after every use if you do not choose to, though I would reccomend cleaning intermittently to maintain cleanliness and maintaining the unit. I am not clear on why some find it so difficult as I have no issues cleaning mine.
1461114
I pulled my manual out and here are the cleaning directions. After using the device 5-6 times or 2-3 days, clean as follows: 1. Unplug the power cord from the base of the unit and uncover. 2. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 3. Put 1 Tablespoon of citric acid in the water tank, add just under 100 ml of warm water. 4. Leave water for 5 minutes, and then drain the solution from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 5. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid Ultrasonic Vibration plate area, which can be gently cleaned with a cotton bud. Never use other acids, enzymes or detergents, as this may risk poisonous gas to be created or cause malfunction.
223542
Yes, it comes with cleaning instructions and yes, it is necessary to buy a cleaner/descaler. The instruction booklet says to descale it once a month or every 30 gallons.
2092490
I have not had to clean the unit - it comes with a "demineralization" cartridge that is built into the reservoir lid. If it will not be used for a period of several days, empty and let the reservoir dry to prevent mildew.
1121477
I had one for 2 years - never had to clean inside. I do use a liquid that is specially for humidifiers that keeps the white stuff down - add a little to water when I refill the tank. when you are ready to store - drain all the water out. I do put a little vaseline on the rubber ring to keep it from drying out.
1357679
Be sure and wash the lid of the clean tank after each use. I also fill the sink with clean water and vacuum up with the wand until the dirty tank is full to flush out the hose. My experience with an upright is the rubber gaskets can get dried out by the cleaners and cause them to fail. I'd be extra careful if you are experimenting with other combinations.
1158525
Cleaning intervals would depend on how big of a tank you have and how many fish and what kind etc. I clean my filter when I can see that the water flow has slowed down. I have a 90 gal tank with 7 med size red eared slider turtles (very dirty creatures) and I clean it about every 2 months. When I had the filters that hang on the side of the tank I had to clean the filters at least once a week and never had very clean water. Now my tank is crystal clear.
547659
I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
396981
Some people do, but I didn't for my aquarium. You don't have to, and some people prefer to keep it dirty. Just a heads up, your tank will be very cloudy for a few days, but this is perfectly normal and it will settle on its own. Just keep your filter running.
809000
Like any other aquarium. NO SOAP OR BLEACH. I clean mine every weekend. (It doesn't take long.) The opening in the top is pretty small so when the algae gets bad I use a bottle brush that I have reserved just for it.
1799281
There is no filtration system. As long as you are giving the fish a pinch a day I can usually go 3-4 weeks before I gotta clean it. It it small and easy to clean. The top has a hole for feeding/ventilation. I love this tank and so do my students.
1433776
I have been running this unit almost nightly for a few weeks. Haven't cleaned yet. They recommend not letting water/oil sit in unit while not in use. I am careful to let it run until it turns off, then dispose of small amount of water left and thoroughly wipe out with soft cloth.
947844
You have to clean it frequently- like at least every week. It gets murky otherwise. The filter is a piece of crap and the tank is little.
772695
You should be cleaning it everyday, and it shouldn't take to long to clean it. If you don't clean it every day it does get clogged and takes a long time to get it fully clean again. I always forget to clean it after I use it and it takes me a good half an hour to clean it. If you clean it everyday after use you shouldn't have a problem but do a full cleaning every once in a while to keep it up a running properly.
1351099
No it does not come apart for cleaning. The tank is seperate for cleaning but the unit does not come apart & the nozzel for misting doesn't come off,
1655275
I bought this tank locally and it did not require purging. The attendant said most new tanks come pre-purged now. The manufacturing date on my tank was 7-13.