Minehan Coil-Shine is a strongly alkaline aerosol cleaner for air conditioning coils and condensers. Its surfactants, emulsifiers and penetrating action work deep into the coil and carry contaminants out. A clean coil restores airflow and brings the system's head pressure back down.
Why coil cleaning matters
A fouled coil restricts airflow and insulates the heat-exchange surface. The system works harder for less output, head pressure rises, and running costs climb. A properly cleaned and maintained system runs more efficiently. How much it saves depends on how fouled the coil was and how the system is used.
Key features
- Strongly alkaline, pH 13+
- Surfactants and emulsifiers penetrate deep into coils and condensers
- Short 2 to 5 minute dwell, then rinse
- Aerosol format for in-place work
- Avoids hydrofluoric acid-based aluminium cleaners
Directions for use
- Wet the coils thoroughly with water.
- Spray Coil-Shine liberally over the coil face.
- Allow 2 to 5 minutes to penetrate.
- Flush thoroughly with water.
At pH 13+ Coil-Shine is corrosive. Wear the eye and skin protection listed on the safety data sheet. Do not let it dry on aluminium fins: rinse it off completely within the stated dwell time.
Isolate power before cleaning in place, and protect electrical components, walls and flooring. The Mini-Split bib and low tack tape are made for this.
Safer substitution
Workplace health and safety regulations require a less hazardous product to be substituted for a more hazardous one where practicable. Hydrofluoric acid-based aluminium cleaners carry severe acute hazards. Coil-Shine is alkaline and contains no hydrofluoric acid, which removes that hazard. It is still corrosive and must be handled as the safety data sheet directs.
Specifications
| SKU | CMA16-01-2030 |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 400 g aerosol |
| pH | 13+ |
| Dwell time | 2 to 5 minutes |
| Rinse | Required, with water |
Frequently asked questions
Does it need rinsing?
Yes. Pre-wet, apply, allow 2 to 5 minutes, then flush thoroughly with water. For a no-rinse option on an operating unit, see Cobra.
Will it damage aluminium fins?
Strong alkalis attack aluminium if left on. Pre-wetting, keeping to the dwell time and rinsing thoroughly are what protect the fins.
Indoor coil or outdoor condenser?
Minehan describe it as a coil and condenser cleaner. On indoor units, protect the surroundings and make sure rinse water drains away.
A note on earlier versions of this page
Earlier versions of this page said clean systems deliver up to 25% lower electricity bills, and that hydrofluoric acid cleaners had been proven carcinogenic. We could not substantiate either claim, so both have been reworded. The product is unchanged.
Documents
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- SpeedyFoam 5 L, foaming coil cleaner concentrate
- Cobra, no-rinse coil cleaner
- PowerClean Coil Brite 5 L, coil cleaner
- PowerClean Barrel Fan Cleaner 5 L, gelled split-system cleaner
- Biodet Mould Remover 5 L
- Staf aerosol deodoriser
- Charge, drain line cleaner
- Spray bottle 750 ml with solvent-resistant trigger
Not sure which coil or system cleaner suits the unit and the soiling? Tell us the job and we will help you choose before you order.
