Ball Valves

[Michaeleu]

Just bought Some PVC piping, elbow & T joints and also ball valves to make my DIY overflow and sump. Found some oily substance in the ball valve's. Its it harmful & how to get ride of it?

Thanks in advance for any advices.

[typrobin]

hey bro, juz wash it with soap....try to clean the oil off as it is some kind of inductrial lubricant which u won't want to add to your tank....

[ben]

thats lubricant oil and for industrial usages so its bad. considered polution to sea water life. Its not food grade type so u better wash it before using it

[FuEl]

Soap?! I thought any wise aquarist would not use soap to wash anything? I've heard of people using mild bleach....rinsing thoroughly after that..but never heard of people using soap.

[ben]

Soap?! I thought any wise aquarist would not use soap to wash anything? I've heard of people using mild bleach....rinsing thoroughly after that..but never heard of people using soap.

yeah, soap is dangerous

[moron_clown]

just wash with hot chinese tea..those working in restaurants will noe this trick....

[jhansolo]

Yes Hot Tea and a little lemon will do the trick.