Will Invade Bio Drain Gel harm an Acrylux tub finish, or "brushed nickel" tub stopper? Both are new; drain flys came after installation.
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i dont know .. but in the past i removed the drain cover.. i may have gotten some on in the past and didnt have any problems ...
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I didn't have a lot of success with this product. I ended up using another method.
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I wasn't satisfied with the product, but I use it with other tools that help avoid splashing due to wild hairs. I didn't bother to contact the manufacturer. They would have that answer. Call their tollfree number. it's probably on their website.
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I have had the same experience and that is exactly why I dun this product in my review. What is happening is algae and scum are growing inside the plastic tube that feeds the spinner. It's exactly like atherosclerosis. The passage inside the tube gets smaller and smaller. Another event which is caused by the same condition is the holes in the spinner get clogged with growth. You can clean the holes with a toothpick and soaking in hot water but the tube is much harder to clean. What I did is hook a really narrow strip of terry cloth (about 1/4 inch wide and three inches long) to the end of a piece of 20 gauge copper wire (any kind of skinny wire will do) and I pull the cloth through the tube. You'll be quite grossed out when you see the scum that the cloth will drag out. After cleaning the spinner and the tube you must then disinfect the entire apparatus with a mild bleach solution in order to kill the microorganisms which will grow like mad as soon as you refill and use the unit after cleaning and de-gunking If you fail to disinfect carefully, the same build up will begin immediately and after growing a few bowls of sprouts you'll be back to square one. the unit is a pain and perhaps unhealthy too. You absolutely must change the water at least two times per day and preferably three times. You already know that the water will begin to stink badly just like any algae, bacteria-filled container of water. If you fail to maintain really clean water you're asking for a health issue in my humble opinion. Your sprouts will have been doused with stinky water about 30 times each day.......maybe more. My unit ran every few minutes. I never could determine what kind of timer was used. It was not always exactly the same interval sequence but regardless, this unit is a real hassle and it's always going to cause problems exactly like you are dealing with. Good luck
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We just use regular cleaners like Lysol... But it's not perfectly white. I read that there is a special cleaner called R.O.G. It costs allot more but is said to make the tub like new. I may try that. No matter what we still love tub grip, it IS a great product!
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I don't know. It worked well on mine. I used to run a lot of cheap automatic dishwasher detergent through mine, so maybe the bleach in that killed off most of it. The idea here, however, is to get rid of dangerous biofilm in your plumbing. Maybe try the other one called Active Clean. There are some other cleaners you could also use, before using a biofilm cleaner. Look for a powdered one, at Lowe's, Home Depot, or Walmart, or the grocery store. The one I used at first was 2 packets. You put in one with the jets on, and then put in the other after 5 minutes or so. Make sure you pour anything you use directly over the intake(suction). Good Luck!
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Also, just remembered that a few times one of the little pointy ends on the rubber bottom skirt of the G3 would get sucked into the tiny openings in the new type safety drain covers. This was after I had cured the G3 from just not being able to pass over the drain due to pure suction. To cure the end getting sucked in the opening I reduced the drain flow a little more and opened the skimmer more.
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I agree with Minos. My drain is flush with the tub and is just a big giant hole that allows everything to go down it (like this http://pix.soundwag.com/web/drain.jpg). This sits right on top. There is a slight curve to this, and it sits curve side up. If you have the type of drain that also acts as the stopper and sticks up into the tub (like this http://s2.hubimg.com/u/5464035_f248.jpg), this will not work on that.
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Yes, the stainless version I got matched the rest of the fixtures in my shower that were described at brushed nickel. I wound up piecing together a bunch of stuff from Danze, Delta, Koko, and Signature Hardware, everything that was described as stainless, brushed, nickel, brushed nickel, brushed stainless or matte stainless seems to match well enough that I can't discern any difference.
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Hi, this is Steve over at Aqua Products. 1st this issue may be hard to diagnose over the internet, so if you want to talk to someone live please call 1-800-845-4856. Ok here are some ideas. First if you bring the cleaner up to the pool surface you should be able to see if the water flow switches from forward to backward after say 30 seconds if this does not happen it could be debris stuck in the intake, or in the propeller. Please also check if the bag was installed properly. lastly it could be a simple spring on the flap. I hope this helps.steve
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YES! We don't have a stopper in the tub and lays the shower drain cover stays in place perfectly while showering...in a bath tub I've tried at least 4 different models/brands of drain protectors/guards/hair catchers (in both plastic and metal) over the years. This is the only one that doesn't clog with soap residue and hair. My long, wavy hair met it's match. This is the absolute best.P.S. The tub I use this in isn't large or special - it's just a standard tub. Before we bought our house, the previous owner had bought and leased it as a rental home for decades so the bath tubs along with the other bathroom hardware he added are no nonsense bargains you'd probably find on an aisle at home depot. YES! We don't have a stopper in the tub and lays the shower drain cover stays in place perfectly while showering...in a bath tub I've tried at least 4 different models/brands of drain protectors/guards/hair catchers (in both plastic and metal) over the years. This is the only one that doesn't clog with soap residue and hair. My long, wavy hair met it's match. This is the absolute best.P.S. The tub I use this in isn't large or special - it's just a standard tub. Before we bought our house, the previous owner had bought and leased it as a rental home for decades so the bath tubs... » Read More YES! We don't have a stopper in the tub and lays the shower drain cover stays in place perfectly while showering...in a bath tub I've tried at least 4 different models/brands of drain protectors/guards/hair catchers (in both plastic and metal) over the years. This is the only one that doesn't clog with soap residue and hair. My long, wavy hair met it's match. This is the absolute best.P.S. The tub I use this in isn't large or special - it's just a standard tub. Before we bought our house, the previous owner had bought and leased it as a rental home for decades so the bath tubs along with the other bathroom hardware he added are no nonsense bargains you'd probably find on an aisle at home depot. « Show Less
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i have polished nickel. it looks great, but never again i will have it in my house. i have to wipe my faucets after every use in order to keep them nice and sparking clean. if the water drop dries on it, it creates a stain. my other bathroom has polished chrome. - i can leave it for a week, and after wiping with a wet sponge and buffing with a terry towel it looks as good as new.i used to be paranoid about my polished nickel, but now i clean with flitz once a year and it looks not bad at all. (but i wipe it dry with the terry towels after almost every use). hope this helps
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James, In proofing, "appear" should the correction to my previous answer. Also, I believe the finish is much better than the originals. I put two of them in my sister's home, and she is happy. However, they do not include the drain assembly. Tom B.
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I'm pretty sure it's mineral build-up from your water. Try letting a diluted vinegar solution sit in it (not hot) for 30 minutes or so, clean it out with a sponge or rag, then rinse. You don't need anything super abrasive but sometimes a little elbow grease is required.
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I never used the polish you mentioned. My experience with Fitz is to remove water spots on polished nickel hardware.
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No. That way you can select the finish you want. We went with a satin nickel finished drain.
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I have used Thrift in my fiberglass tub drain for several years. To date I have had no problems. Hope this helps.
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Not recommended for plastic or acrylic baths. There is an Astonish Bathroom cleaner.