Using Acid Magic to Clean a Salt Cell

One of the best products for salt cell cleaning in my opinion is Acid Magic. Why is it better than 31.45% Muriatic acid for salt cell cleaning? The main reason is that when you clean a salt cell you are adding a concentrated amount of an acid and water mixture into a small area – either a bucket or into the cell itself with a cap on. Since Acid Magic has 90% fewer fumes than Muriatic Acid you will do the cleaning process practically toxic fume-free.



That is one of the drawbacks of salt cell cleaning. The possibility of coming into contact with a concentrated amount of Muriatic acid can burn your skin and the toxic fumes. Acid Magic also safer to handle. There is a buffering agent that prevents burns to your skin. When you are using such a small amount of acid in a confined area Acid Magic is a great way to avoid the pitfalls of toxic fumes and burns.

Since it is the same strength as 31.45% Muriatic Acid you don’t sacrifice the cleaning ability in any way by switching to Acid Magic. If it took 20 minutes to clean a cell with Muriatic Acid it will take 20 minutes to clean a cell with Acid Magic. If the manufacturer calls for a 10 to 1 acid to water mixture, you can use the same amount of Acid Magic as Muriatic Acid. 

Last, Acid Magic has a 5-year shelf life. This means that if you want to get a gallon just for salt cell cleaning at your personal residence the product will last you several salt cell cleanings over the years. Even though the gallon is more expensive, it lasts such a long time making it in fact more economical if you factor that in. 

Here is more about the product from the manufacturer Certol:

ACID Magic is a full-strength muriatic-based product formulated to ship, use, and store easier than standard muriatic acid. This revolutionary blend of proprietary ingredients offers the cleaning and pH reduction of powerful acids while providing increased usability.


POOL AND SPA:

• Tested safe in all heated/unheated pools.

• ACID Magic is certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI Standard 50.

• Adjusts pool and spa water chemistry.

• Extremely effective acid wash.

• Cleans filters, chlorine generators, and meter electrodes.

DRINKING WATER TREATMENT:

• ACID Magic is certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

• Corrosion and scale control.

• Descaler.

• pH adjustment.

PAINT PREPARATION AND GENERAL CLEANING:

• Use to etch concrete in preparation for painting.

• Removes efflorescence from masonry.

• Cleans excess mortar from brick and cinder block.

• Removes rust, scale, mineral build-up, and stains.

• Certified NSF Category A3 and Certified Kosher for cleaning food processing equipment.

• Cleans tile and porcelain in restrooms and locker rooms.

• ACID Magic has many other uses, too!

FEATURES:

• Up to 90% fewer fumes than standard muriatic acid.

• Buffering agents prevent burns to intact skin.

• Clean and clarify like full strength 20° Baume, 31.45%, muriatic acid.

• Use ACID Magic exactly as you would standard muriatic acid.

BENEFITS:

• Reduced fumes equal a better working environment. Also, less corrosion to storage areas, pump rooms, and equipment.

• Quarts and gallons ship Limited Quantity.

• Eliminates the risk of burns to intact skin.

• Less fuming means less evaporation of acid into the air.

• ACID Magic has all the strength of standard muriatic acid, but with less harmful effects


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