labrewski Landlord. Joined Oct 10, 2019 Messages 1,033 Reaction score 364 Mar 18, 2021 #1 I notice the copper wort chiller looks rough after 2brews I know it gets sterile after boil but do people scrub it
I notice the copper wort chiller looks rough after 2brews I know it gets sterile after boil but do people scrub it
Clint Forum jester...🏅🏆 Supporting Member Joined Jun 29, 2016 Messages 18,836 Reaction score 17,011 Location North Wales Mar 18, 2021 #2 After chilling the wort mine goes in the sink and gets a good scrub with a pan scourer and hot water then gets chucked in the shed.
After chilling the wort mine goes in the sink and gets a good scrub with a pan scourer and hot water then gets chucked in the shed.
NormanHurst Landlord. Supporting Member Joined May 4, 2020 Messages 993 Reaction score 2,058 Mar 18, 2021 #3 I catch some of the hot water from the start of the chill in a bucket and add some sodium percarbonate. A good dunk and rub with a clean cloth, rinse and put away.
I catch some of the hot water from the start of the chill in a bucket and add some sodium percarbonate. A good dunk and rub with a clean cloth, rinse and put away.
cushyno Landlord. Joined Jun 23, 2018 Messages 1,750 Reaction score 1,611 Location Ormskirk Mar 18, 2021 #4 Same as Clint for me. Sometimes it gets a wipe down in hot water rather than a good scrub.
chillipickle Landlord. Joined May 19, 2020 Messages 1,026 Reaction score 1,107 Location berkshire Mar 18, 2021 #5 A good wipe down to get rid of any hop matter, quick rinse....job done.
Galena Landlord. Joined May 27, 2020 Messages 2,036 Reaction score 1,172 Location Peak District Mar 18, 2021 #6 I have a SS one, just a rinse down is usually sufficient
Rodcx500z Landlord. Supporting Member Joined Jun 10, 2019 Messages 9,868 Reaction score 11,210 Location on the island Mar 19, 2021 #7 Same here mine is ss so a quick wash and wipe job done
dwhite60 Landlord. Joined Oct 20, 2019 Messages 570 Reaction score 301 Location Garner, NC, USA Mar 19, 2021 #8 Rinse well with hot water. Nothing grows on copper so it doesn't have to be perfectly clean.
NotSure Well-Known Member Joined Mar 1, 2021 Messages 196 Reaction score 363 Location Broadstairs, Kent Mar 19, 2021 #9 I'll scrub my wort chiller only really when I replace the braided tubing, which is every few years. Other than that, a good rinse after use will do.
I'll scrub my wort chiller only really when I replace the braided tubing, which is every few years. Other than that, a good rinse after use will do.