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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2013, 12:21:12 PM »
Yikes, buy a hanger for that thing and let it dry!  Or, you can make one with a heat gun and a plastic hanger.  I have never used a cleaning agent on mine, just rinse well and let it dry.  Take the bite valve off the hose so it can drain and dry too.
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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2013, 12:57:15 PM »
I've never had to clean a bladder with scud in it. After each trip i disassemble and rinse well with tap water. Then get as much water out as possible and put it in the freezer still disassembled. I've had mine for two years and the freezer trick is the way to go. No mold, no scud, no residue. Done deal.
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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2013, 05:00:17 PM »
I just use vinegar.  Let it sit a couple days Then rinse it out.  Might have a aftertaste
for a bit but it won't kill ya
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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2013, 11:13:31 AM »
Wow, I don't think I have ever cleaned mine?
I just rinse and fill again.  :hello:

Does the diarrhea ever bother you or are you used to it by now?  :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2013, 11:25:58 AM »
I fill mine about 1/3 of the way and store in the freezer when not in use.  Keeps all the nasty stuff from growing, and keeps the water cold for a while. 
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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #20 on: September 17, 2013, 12:11:03 PM »
Wow, I don't think I have ever cleaned mine?
I just rinse and fill again.  :hello:

Does the diarrhea ever bother you or are you used to it by now?  :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #21 on: September 17, 2013, 12:56:59 PM »
Lol.
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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2013, 01:10:06 PM »
Dang,  you guys scared me into cleaning my hydration systems >:(
Now I will never feel quite the same about sucking water left over from the last hunt,  :yike:


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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2013, 01:43:19 PM »
I never clean mine. Never had mildew. I wind up replacing them every 12-18 months l, not because they get mildew, but because they wear out and leak after prolonged, heavy use.

I drain mine after every day on a hunt or every hike. I Only put water in. I have one of those camelback drying hangers. $8 for a piece of plastic is silly but it sure has seen its use. Open up the valve on your hose, blow the water out hard, and let it dry before close and reattach. I do wash the mouthpiece with soap snd water.

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Re: How do you clean your hydro system?
« Reply #24 on: September 26, 2013, 07:08:20 PM »
Salt works really well just put in a quarter cup and add hot water. Blow it up with plenty of air usually half full works then shake the crap out of it. As for the tube this can work too but is sometimes hard to work through it. Just make sure it dry before hand otherwise the salt clumps. Long pipe cleaners work good too. My 3 liter came with a bag and tube brush but those are only so good. As long as you dry them really good and store them in a zip lock you shouldn't have much problems.
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