5 replies to this topic

[Darin]

This will be my first time using PBW to clean my keggle and corny kegs. Is it safe to let the keggle and corny kegs soak for a few days in the PBW solution or will that harm the Stainless? Hopefully this isn't a stupid question.Thanks for your help!Cheers,Darin

[stellarbrew]

I think it's a good question. I wish I would have asked the same question about bleach a number of years ago, and I could have saved a few kegs.I've soaked some kegs with PBW for weeks at a time with no ill effects. I don't think PBW attacks stainless steel in the same way bleach does.

[Darin]

I think it's a good question. I wish I would have asked the same question about bleach a number of years ago, and I could have saved a few kegs.I've soaked some kegs with PBW for weeks at a time with no ill effects. I don't think PBW attacks stainless steel in the same way bleach does.

Ok,,,,, thank you. I appreciate the help. Darin

[denny]

It doesn't attack it, but it may leave mineral deposits if you let it sit that long. It depends on how hard your water is. But why leave it for several days, anyway?

[stellarbrew]

But why leave it for several days, anyway?

In my case: busy schedule, laziness, procrastination, forgetfulness....take your pickBut, yes, good point. It is not necessary to leave it so long in order to adequately clean. A few hours is usually the most it takes, especially if you use very warm water.

Edited by stellarbrew, 08 May 2009 - 11:00 AM.

[zymot]

Love the PBW.Hint: Use hot tap water. The heat gives it a kick in it's cleansing power.Soaking way long should not be required. Soak, a quick scrub with a bottle brush, soak some more. You should be good.zymot