Some sort of mould on compression fittings

[stratplus]

Anyone came across this before on brass fittings stored in shed. Any suggestions on how to remove it. Tried wire wool, cleaned in hot soapy water and left to soak in boiling water. Anyone know of a chemical that could remove it?

 

[rpm]

Wire brush, the wheel type with a spindle that fits in a drill? Thinking it`s just oxidisation from damp.

 

[stratplus]

Wire brush, the wheel type with a spindle that fits in a drill? Thinking it`s just oxidisation from damp.

Or it could be rat piddle as its only on a handful out of a box full. I do have a wire brush but was hoping for a solution that's a little easier

 

[rpm]

Or it could be rat piddle as its only on a handful out of a box full. I do have a wire brush but was hoping for a solution that's a little easier

It can`t get much easier than a wire brush, isn`t there a chance that harsh chemicals could damage the seat where the olive seals. Didn`t think about rat pee tbh but still oxidisation none the less.

 

[stratplus]

It can`t get much easier than a wire brush, isn`t there a chance that harsh chemicals could damage the seat where the olive seals. Didn`t think about rat pee tbh but still oxidisation none the less.

Good point. I'll dig the wire brush out and give that a try.

 

[Dotty]

Wire brush and dettol.

Works on tonsillitis too...

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Wire brush and dettol.

Works on tonsillitis too...

Gets rid of Thrush too!!

 

[snowhead]

Put them in a dishwasher.
Never tried brass but they clean up Aluminium lovely.