What are the nipple (ends) made up of? Can you use this in conjunction with apple cider vinegar (ACV) to control algae formation or will it corrode?
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I don't know what the nipple tips are made of. I would not buy these as they leak (4 out of 4 I tried leaked). I bought other ones from a farm supply store and not one leaked at all.
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I think it is fine, there is a company that makes waterers called The Chicken Fountain, their waters look like they are made with these same nipples and I'm pretty sure it says you can add ACV to their waterers.
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The metal part looks like it might be stainless or chrome plated. It looks like a nail with the point cut off. Inside is a ball bearing made of the same material. The body of the device is made of plastic/nylon. I am guessing.I have not had any algae issues since purchasing them.
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The one I received are stainless steel and red plastic around it. Mine haven't leaked and the ducks and chickens are using it.
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I dont really know but i know the PH is different for this than most facial thats why apple cider vinegar is mixed with it, so it might not set well on all day
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No listing of that ingredient on the bottle. Amazon has a liquid form with mother ingredient...http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Mother-Organic/dp/B000E48SE2
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I do not know what the ingredients are , but the product does not work as expected although it does impede the progress of the fungus , I soak my feet in apple cider vinegar and use the product it has been a year I still have fungus . I am going for laser treatment on Monday and the product plus the vinegar soak with the laser might do it .
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Water and vinegar are very bad for metal locks, where on Earth did you get that advice? Use WD40, and if you don't have it handy, a very very small amount of cooking oil. Never water or anything water-based. (Vinegar is already 90%-95% water.)
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It appears to be stainless steel. When asked about this I tried to scrape it with a knife to see if it was aluminum. It was too hard to scrape so I think it's stainless steel and I think it will be fine for your vinegar. Non metal (pure wood or glass ) would be better.
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I never had a problem with algae. It's slightly translucent, but the outer coil is colored, so in-between the coils the hosing is actually milkly colored translucent material. I wouldn't recommend this hose however, not for the algae issues but because it bursts at the connector ends. Good luck!
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Thank you for responding. I have one question. Is apple cider vinegar a good acid choice?
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Lots of good recipes on You tube. But remember to never use Apple Cider vinegar because it has a different culture. Some people think they have a Kombucha scoby but really have a ACV mother because they look the same.
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Checked my bottle and did not find an ingredient list - might want to check on their website www.naturalchemistry.com or email if you have a concern for allergies, etc. I do know this stuff works! When we get some heavy rain, I add a few caps along with some First Aid (made by them as well) and have not had a bit of algae in years - shocking the pool is an option now - not a necessity!
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White vinegar, but there should be instructions how to do this. I would go to the manufacturer's site and see if the directions are posted there. Salt will just add more hard water build-up.
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This vinegar will kill any plant material it comes into contact with which is likely why they don't recommend spraying it. Our arborist recommended using a paint bush so we'd have better control of where it ended up.
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i have no idea why you usesd the vinegar and water, i do not recall the directions saying anything like this. i just dumped the bottle in neat the intake valve and it worked, if it does not go away may have to drain and refill
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No, not damaged. That is very common with stainless steel. Bar Keepers Friend does work amazingly well to clean problem things that may happen to stick or discolor, but I try not to use that product unless I really have to as ewg.org considers it one of the most toxic household cleaners and cautions against using it. So, I always first try straight white vinegar first and that almost always solves my problems and gets it shining like new.
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Peat moss. Available at the big box home stores. Also, diatonacious earth, to manage any small flies that get in. Available at pool stores. I've never used vinegar. I clean the bowl with cleaning wipes from the grocery store. I rinse the bottle with hose water. I don't worry about getting the bottle super clean. It doesn't matter. I use regular t.p. That's it.
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It is not translucent. I have never had an algae problem, but who knows what's going on inside the tubing. It is one tough hose....my husband wants to replace all of our others with the Tuff-Guard.
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apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar) rinse if you are using a natural soap product like a castile soap, bar soap, or baking soda....I would recommend looking online for mixes because there are variations