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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camp Oven & Outdoor Cooking >> Camp Ovens & Related Equipment >> Water Fountains https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1260259257 Message started by Kingsthorpe David on Dec 8^th, 2009 at 6:00pm

Title: Water Fountains
Post by Kingsthorpe David on Dec 8^th, 2009 at 6:00pm

I own a 5 Gall Clark & Co Water Fountain.
This does not apply to this item but I saw one at Scotland Yard Marburg last Sunday. The interior was covered in what looked like white paint, I think ths is scale from years of boiling water.
I also have a Clark & Co No 5 Lid bought off eBay, the inside is full of the same white paint! Should I clean it up or leave it?

KD

Title: Re: Water Fountains
Post by 69conroy on Dec 8^th, 2009 at 6:56pm

came across clarke &sons 3 1/2 gall fountain wanted $45 but no lid
very rusty didnt think worth it am i wrong :-?

Title: Re: Water Fountains
Post by TBF on Dec 8^th, 2009 at 7:05pm

What about that CLR product
Have you ever tried that. It works well on trmoving calcium build up.
I'd clean it and then seal it.
Aart

Title: Re: Water Fountains
Post by Saltbush Bill on Dec 8^th, 2009 at 7:45pm

MY opinion KD.......if its a natural build up of minerals from the water boiled in it leave it alone....It should act as a natural barrier against rust....Ive also heard that some of these old fountains were enameled inside.......Dont know if thats true but thats what one old fella told me. Id look into it further before i took action to remove it......Astro might know more as i think he owns a few of these.
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