Non-Flammable carbon deposit cleaner

[Nicole4Jesus]

How did you find PF?: I found Physics Forum in a Google search in hopes to find a non flammable solution to dissolve carbon deposits on a propane fueled water heater pilot light. I found a forum post about dissolving carbon deposits on spark plugs. Which I did find helpful somewhat but the findings didn't support a "Non-Flammable" cleaning solution.

I am in search of a non-flammable carbon cleaner to remove deposits on a propane fueled RV water heater. I found another post in this forum that had findings on the process of dissolving carbon deposits off of different types of spark plugs. Those findings were promising, yet lacking a totally non-flammable option.

I look forward to everyone's replies. I'm eager to learn and glean from viable solutions and the process of elimination.

 

[tech99]

Try sodium hydroxide solution. It will loosen dirt but you have to remove it with a brush.

 

[Nicole4Jesus]

Try sodium hydroxide solution. It will loosen dirt but you have to remove it with a brush.

Thank you. I will give this a try.

 

[rbelli1]

Why does it need to be non-flammable?

BoB

 

[Nicole4Jesus]

Why does it need to be non-flammable?

BoB

I was asked to find a non flammable solution so it wouldn't ignite after cleaning.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

 

[rbelli1]

After cleaning it is a good idea to remove all cleaning products from the firebox. I'm not saying that a flammable cleaning agent is the way to go but you should not rule them out simply becaue so of the flammability. Use the best solution available.

BoB