how hard is it to rinse out the tank?
329612
No issues. Just attach a hose turn water on move it around a bit and dump it Takes less than 10 minutes. Put small amount of dawn in tank for cleaning and smell
329613
I have just bought my unit and haven't used it yet,but I see that it has a small garden hose connection on the vent that allows you to safely flush the unit. I plan to use Pine Sol when flushing to keep any odors from escaping after rinsing.
329614
Easy with a hose at the dump station. There is a screw off cap to run the water through it.
958796
Yes, it's not difficult at all. I use the bottle scrubber and just rinse all the pieces off.
1137553
The unit has a non-removable tank. Just flip up the top and pour in your choice of soap. Close the top and your done!
345665
Remove the tank, then remove the mist tower. There is a spring-loaded latch under the tank.Very simple. Cleaning is the hard part. Minerals build up very fast so you need to clean at least once per week.
1425000
No... not hard to clean at all. As stated in my previous review (I've evidently become an expert on this device), best way to clean it is to first rinse out with hot water, then put in more hot water almost to the top and turn on the whirring thingy. This will "swirl" the water around. If you still have any residue (it will be near the top), then just give it a swipe with a wet dishrag around the inside edge and down about as far as your fingers will reach. Be careful not to touch the little whirring thingy (paddle). Dunno what would happen, but just don't. Box is long gone, so don't remember about instructions, but these washing instructions have worked for me - every day - for nearly a year now. Just don't let any residue dry out on the inside and you shouldn't have any probs. Bottom is flexible rubber and removable... it's where the batteries go. Just don't submerge or leave to set in standing water. I have already bought one for all my kids for Christmas. Great product, especially for the money. Hope this helps.
1136325
The intake has a valve thats attached to the lid. I shut the valve off,then unhook the outtake hose from the spray bar,plug off w/my thumb and place it in a bucket. Bring the canister over the bucket,and remove the lid(becareful not to get the attached pump wet). Then you can clean it out. It's recommended that you clean it with the aquariums water,as not to wash away any of the good bacteria .
2058058
I don't currently have that problem here but at my previous residence I used vinegar to clean the top and the tool to scale the tank input if you have very hard water you may want to use a filter.
2200456
No, the easiest solution is to empty the tank and slide it under. Unfortunately, I discovered that after filling my tank with 30 gallons of water. :-)
2259636
I'd say it's about 10 minutes but I never counted. You are using a mix of new cold water and the hot in the tank. If you're concerned get wet, shut it off, lather up and then rinse.
455386
yes WILLIAM you can,but be sure to rinse out the tank after you finish your chore cycle water through the unit to clean out the bleach solution
1969021
Very easy. The unit comes with a small brush tucked inside the water holding tank. I also use a wet paper towel on o get mildew out of corners
1587175
I have only used it for one week. so I haven't done any cleaning yet. The manual suggests empty water from the water tank and basin daily and dry water basin with dry cloth. Here is the weekly cleaning: fill tank with 1/2 gallon of warm water and 2 Tbsp of white vinegar and shake vigoroualy and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Do the same for the basin except shaking. and wipe wipe it dry. I seems like a lot of work. I hope this will help you. Chung
1793242
not hard at all...I clean the pan, grille and cover in the sink and use dishwashing soap with a sponge and it works perfect. I don't have a dishwasher but if you do, you can just load it up and forget about it until the cycle is over...
1103701
Don't over fill it and use only distilled water. One cup of 50/50 vinegar and water solution will get rid of any hard water buildup if you've been using tap water but do this at your own risk. If you do clean the tank inside with the solution, the safest way is to make sure the unit is cool and unplugged. Rinse it well before use.
209546
I'm not a good source of information but when it gets full of "gook" probably a lot of food, I toss it... I don't see any reason you can't rinse it off though i would do quick rinse with a cup of tank water to ensure you don't kill off live bio wheel down stream especially if you have a salt tank.
1541320
It depends on how dry the air already is. In the dead of winter, I had to fill the tank once a day. When the humidity rose some, I was able to go about 10 days on a tank. The filter needed to be cleaned after a month, and I have hard water at my home. Sharp claims with softer water you can go two months between cleanings.
209549
Yes, you can rinse it. Just be sure to use cold water, never hot. When I had large Oscars I would have to clean the tank every two weeks and I would scrub the filters with my hand under cold water to clean them up. Now I have just one small Oscar so I just replace them once a month.