The water track below the water tanks constantly grow a yellow bacteria. I tried ProTec PC-1 Tank Cleaning Cartridge but it didn't work. Help!
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i use filter water from my fridge. and that helps. so right now I don't use the cleaning cartridge and clean the machine once a week.
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I had a yellow slime as well but it keeps coming back this never happend on first unit I had and I had it 5 years, i am unable to help wish i could
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First off, are you sure it's bacteria? It could be mineral deposits (yellow is due to dissolved metals, often iron), or it could be mold. Is your water hard? Regardless, try a household bleach solution, 1 tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water, allow to soak for 20 minutes. You can also make a solution of 1 tablespoon Lysol liquid in a gallon, and use it in a similar fashion. The disadvantage to the Lysol is that the scent will be absorbed by the plastic and take a long while to dissipate. However, nothing organic will grow. Try the bleach first.You MUST clean any humidifier or vaporizer religiously. Follow the directions that came with the unit at least once a week. First off, are you sure it's bacteria? It could be mineral deposits (yellow is due to dissolved metals, often iron), or it could be mold. Is your water hard? Regardless, try a household bleach solution, 1 tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water, allow to soak for 20 minutes. You can also make a solution of 1 tablespoon Lysol liquid in a gallon, and use it in a similar fashion. The disadvantage to the Lysol is that the scent will be absorbed by the plastic and take a long while to dissipate. However, nothing organic will grow. Try the bleach first.You MUST clean any humidifier... » Read More First off, are you sure it's bacteria? It could be mineral deposits (yellow is due to dissolved metals, often iron), or it could be mold. Is your water hard? Regardless, try a household bleach solution, 1 tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water, allow to soak for 20 minutes. You can also make a solution of 1 tablespoon Lysol liquid in a gallon, and use it in a similar fashion. The disadvantage to the Lysol is that the scent will be absorbed by the plastic and take a long while to dissipate. However, nothing organic will grow. Try the bleach first.You MUST clean any humidifier or vaporizer religiously. Follow the directions that came with the unit at least once a week. « Show Less
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I believe these are ferrous metals and other minerals. One way to reduce this buildup is to filter the water that gets put into the tanks. The build up will still occur, but at a slower rate. Distiller water will end the build up completely, but that might be an expensive option depending on your access to distilled water.
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If this the water being tinted yellow, it's probably due to the higher mineral concentration that remains after water boils away--nothing to worry about, just empty it out from time to time. If this is growths, like slime or mats, all you can do is clean and disinfect following the instructions more frequently.
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i use filter water from my fridge. and that helps.so right now I don't use the cleaning cartridge and clean the machine once a week.
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Hi Bryan, i never got the item, it got lost in the mail b/c the address was not written coreclty. contacted the company to get reimbursed. As for the contamination it can occur, i have one in a saltwater aquarium but before using it to cool down water, i cover the interior with some epoxy just in case. Its been working good and no sign of contamination nor corrotion is shown after 8 months. Hope this helps. David
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The bath needs to stay clean. Algae, bird poop,etc throws them off. Ours seem to work well as long as it stays clean. There is probably something better out there, I've not found it yet. Squriels (sic) are a big problem though. Wish I could help more.
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I had the same thing happen recently. Just make sure you change the water every 3 days, and that should take care of the mold.
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Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
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I clean mine in hot water and use pipe cleaners, but there's a cleaning kit. Try replacing the power supply, that's what failed on my pump.
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It's probably just hard water stains. Mine started to turn a bit yellow and running some water with bleach through it for about 20 minutes fixed it. If you try this, be sure to run plain water through it at least a couple of times afterwards to get all the bleach out as I can't guarantee that bleach won't damage the materials that it is made out of.
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You need to replace the sponges IMMEDIATELY with a better filter medium. Look through the reviews and you will find what to use. Otherwise this is a great, quiet little filter for very small aquariums.
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It has to be mold.I use filtered water and I have not any mold. Try that and it should not happen again.
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you have a problem. the water should drip down the material in the back. take it part (back panel} and make sure nothing foreign is in there. it is how you clean it anyway and you should get familiar with it.
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Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or something similar to unclog it. Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or... » Read More Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or something similar to unclog it. « Show Less
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Same issue here. Yellow severe leakage after replacing cartridge.....though it was replacement cartridge so replaced again....same issue. Square trade warranty replacing...
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Hi Margaret, please follow cleaning instructions that came with your machine. Thats what i do. Put clean water in tank and flush system after use....
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You can disengage the tube from the cartridge and run a along tube cleaning brush through it. It shouldnt get too dirty since the water has been filtered before it enters the tube. I have had mine for 2 years and the tube is still clear and clean
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The tidy tank sludge stuff should take care of most of it. http://smile.amazon.com/B00FQMGR1S
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In my experience, the cartridge will also become clogged, which might inhibit water flow from the cleaning cavity to the tank. I also try to stretch the time between cartridge changes, but I do change them.
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These filters are traps and bacteria will breed fast in a warm, dark and damp environment. Even the holding water tank, must be disenfected during storage. I have never seen this type of filter clear or transparent too give the user some idea of its condition.