Discussion Forum - Gear ! - Cleaning a water pouch
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Author: Ian Francis Dyer Posted: Tue 17th Jul 2012, 20:25 Joined: 2000 Local Group: Westmorland and North Lancs |
I had this with my first pouch. The solution was a product called 'magic balls' intended for cleaning the inside of vases & decanters. Basically small brass ball bearings they could be rolled down the tube to dislodge deposits. Leaving some boiled water in the pouch between walks works well. |
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Posted: Fri 22nd Jun 2012, 0:06 |
I found a solution to this from an unexpected quarter - my other hobby, playing the French horn. One horn manufacturer produces the 'pull-through' - basically a brush on a wire, designed for cleaning the inside of the horn. What works for a length of fixed metal tubing also works for a length of flexible plastic tubing, although getting it through is a little fiddly as the drinking tube is slightly narrower than the horn. |
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Author: Graham Perry Posted: Sun 10th Jun 2012, 19:40 Joined: 2011 Local Group: London |
You can purchase a thin brush on a long wire handle that fits inside the tube. I also use a milton sterilisation tablet, the sort you use for cleaning babies feeding bottles. |
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Posted: Sat 9th Jun 2012, 21:45 |
Thanks Mike - soaking it and whirling it around my head seems to be pretty much the order of the day. I'll try that and see what I get! |
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Author: MIke Rayner Posted: Sat 9th Jun 2012, 21:04 Joined: 1983 Local Group: Independent |
Hi Michael. If you scroll down to 23 July 2008 there is an earlier posting answering this |
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Posted: Sat 9th Jun 2012, 17:12 |
I've recently bought one of those water pouch thingies with a tube attached, to save me having to dig a bottle out of my rucksack any time I need a drink. Having used it on a few walks now, it needs cleaning. The pouch itself isn't a problem - I can reach a couple of fingers inside to wipe it with a cloth - but does anyone know how I can clean the tube? |