1.
How does it work? Hammerhead Hull Cleaner is
removes scale, organic growth, and oily residue by circulating solution through affected systems or immersion of parts and equipment in solution. It can remove up to 3 lb of scale per gallon of product.
2. How long does it take? It depends. Each system and component has is own characteristics and time required to clean will vary. Cleaning the raw water side of a marine diesel engin may take 2 - 4 hours. An outboard engine may only take 1 hour.
3. Is it safe for my equipment/system? Hammerhead Marine Descaler is one of the safest descaler products on the market today. It contains NO HARSH ACID like other products. It is safe on Aluminum, Copper, Copper-Ni (common in marine applications) and also the soft materials like gaskets. It is also a NON-STAINING formula. Other products that contain harsh acid can damage or stain surfaces if spilled in an engine room or the interior of a boat. This is a plus when cleaning A/C coils aboard large boats where temporary hoses must run through the interior.
Hammerhead Marine Descaler is also made from natural elements and carries the BioPreferred Certification from USDA.
4.
Does it need to be heated? No, it does not need to be heated to work, however, heating the solution a little (120 - 140 deg F) will improve the process.
5.
How much does it make? Hammerhead Marine Descaler RTU (Ready to Use) should be mixed with 3 gallons of water to make 4 gallons of solution.
6.
Is this safe to use at home? Yes, Hammerhead is made from natural elements and has BioPreferred certification with the Federal Government. Also, Hammerhead
reduces the risk of storing dangerous or hazardous acid products at home where children & pets are around.
Additionally, Hammerhead
supports "Clean Marina" requirements if you are cleaning your boat at a marina.
7.
What applications is this used for? Hammerhead is used wherever scale builds up in marine, industrial, and residential water systems like heat exchangers, piping, A/C Coils, keel coolers, out board engines, charge air coolers, etc.
8. Does it have to be rinsed? Rinsing is recommended just to remove the residue and loose debris from the system.
