Methylated spirits instead of vodka in DIY nopox?

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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.

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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
 

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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.
 
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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.
 

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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. :)
 

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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."
 

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