Methylated spirits instead of vodka in DIY nopox?

[JMaccaz]

Hello was wondering if anyone can give me a hand.

I am looking at making the DIY nopox and was wondering if I could use methylated-spirits instead of vodka.
This is the stuff they sell at my local hardware store in Australia it also has the safety data sheet attached to it on the website.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/diggers-1l-methylated-spirits_p1560782

the only reason I am interested in using it is because 700mls of 37.5% alcohol vodka in Australia cost $52 vs the $5.65 of the methylated spirits.

if I can use this stuff do I just exchange the vodka component for 50% RODI and 50% Methylated spirits

This is the DIY Nopox ratio's I was going to use as well - 500 mls vinegar (5%), 375 mls vodka (80 proof), and 125 mls RO/DI

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I recommend to not use that material since it contains organics that we do not know the effects of in a reef tank. It is probably OK, but I don't want to be responsible for someone's tank problem.

 

[JMaccaz]

Cheers for getting back to me.

I am pretty new to this platform so couldn’t figure out how to get back to my post lol.

I decided that I am not going to use it as like you said it could do anything to the tank.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Cheers for getting back to me.

I am pretty new to this platform so couldn’t figure out how to get back to my post lol.

I decided that I am not going to use it as like you said it could do anything to the tank.

Your welcome. If there’s anything else we can help with, let us know.

 

[Val Shebeko]

Your welcome. If there’s anything else we can help with, let us know.

Yes, please.

You posted a recipe fir home made NoPox a while ago. Please, when you gave a moment can you repost it. Thanks in advance.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Yes, please.

You posted a recipe fir home made NoPox a while ago. Please, when you gave a moment can you repost it. Thanks in advance.

This is the rough recipe:

"Mix one part vinegar to one half part vodka and one half part water. If you want to get even closer, add a little more vodka and a little less water."