HDPE Cube.

[PaulRob]

Hi all. Hope this finds you well. Hoping someone on here can help. I am as going to try No chill for my next brew and managed to find a HDPE bottle in my hut that is big enough. Only thing is that it was power washer soap/detergent that was in it before, and there is a slight smell of this in the bottle even after several rinses and cleaning. Will this smell transfer on to my brews, does anyone have a tip for removing the smells, many thanks.

 

[JonBrew]

I think there's a decent chance you could get some flavour carry over. I personally wouldn't use it. I got one of these recently and it works a treat.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/h32-Litre-...e+plastic+water+carrier&qid=1587385208&sr=8-3

 

[Subtle Duck]

Is this the kind of thing? I use the detergent bottles from our dishwasher at work and had no problems at all. Just make sure they're washed extensively.

 

[PaulRob]

I think there's a decent chance you could get some flavour carry over. I personally wouldn't use it. I got one of these recently and it works a treat.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/h32-Litre-...e+plastic+water+carrier&qid=1587385208&sr=8-3

You might be right, maybe just need to buy a new one. Cheers.

 

[PaulRob]

Is this the kind of thing? I use the detergent bottles from our dishwasher at work and had no problems at all. Just make sure they're washed extensively.

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Yeah that's what I've got, I've washed it a few times but still a feint hint of soap. Will keep washing it, bit I have a feeling smell may always be there. Cheers.

 

[Subtle Duck]

We have 2 types at work, rinse aid and detergent. I could never get the smell out of the rinse barrels, so use the detergent.

 

[Brewnaldo]

I do no chill and thus far, have just fired it from boiler to FV and let it cool before pitching yeast.

I looked about for cubes etc but didnt buy one. I now find myself wondering why others dont just do what I do?

 

[PaulRob]

I do no chill and thus far, have just fired it from boiler to FV and let it cool before pitching yeast.

I looked about for cubes etc but didnt buy one. I now find myself wondering why others dont just do what I do?

Might give that a try. Cheers.