Keg cleaning
#1
Posted 04 April 2009 - 08:30 AM
#2
Posted 04 April 2009 - 08:34 AM
#3
Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:15 AM
#4
Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:23 AM
Drano eh??Tell me how? Safe on keggle?You sir, you have a friend in caustic soda (lye, drano, NaOH).Fill keg with solution.Walk away.Return in an hour or so, drain rinse.Pat self on back.BrewBasser
#5
Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:28 AM
I believe the working strength is 3% (Use the cheap, off brand that is only lye without any other ingredients).I'll double check the working strength at work today.Safe for any stainless and is an absolute cleaning wonder.Will melt your skin if your not careful (re: Fight Club)BrewBasserDrano eh??Tell me how? Safe on keggle?
#6
Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:39 AM
How about copper?I believe the working strength is 3% (Use the cheap, off brand that is only lye without any other ingredients).I'll double check the working strength at work today.Safe for any stainless and is an absolute cleaning wonder.Will melt your skin if your not careful (re: Fight Club)BrewBasser
#7
Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:43 AM
#8
Posted 04 April 2009 - 11:31 AM
At least you know what you SHOULD be doing!Every time I do this, I swear I'll start cleaning them as I empty them, but never happens.
#9
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:07 PM
Caustic is a giant pain in the ass. That would just make the task even more complicated.You sir, you have a friend in caustic soda (lye, drano, NaOH).Fill keg with solution.Walk away.Return in an hour or so, drain rinse.Pat self on back.
Sums up most things in life.At least you know what you SHOULD be doing!
#10
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:11 PM
#11
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:13 PM
the extra precautions and potential harm to self, home and equipment prevent me from trying it honestly.How is caustic a pain?To me it is the most painless cleaner of all.Soak, drain, rinse. No scrubbing. What could be easier?BrewBasser
#12
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:19 PM
#13
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:20 PM
#14
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:25 PM
Just gettin' in the groove here. Gimme a few minutes.BrewBasserDid you double check the working strength yet?
#15
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:26 PM
I may try this , as I have the right protective equipment, and 6 kegs to clean/inspect/rebuild. I have a jar of the straight crystalized stuff, that what you're talking about?At working strength it is no big deal.Concentrated, yes it can burn you if you aren't careful, but the amazing cleaning ability keeps me coming back (plus I can get it at the brewery for free, that helps)BrewBasser
#16
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:28 PM
I don't scrub either. Right tool for the right job. If you're soaking, might as well use PBW and skip the rubber gloves, eye protection, heating water on the stove, and risks of spills.How is caustic a pain?To me it is the most painless cleaner of all.Soak, drain, rinse. No scrubbing. What could be easier?BrewBasser
#17
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:40 PM
I skip all that stuff anyway.I just use hot tap water, no need to heat water on the stove. I wear glasses so I have ready eye protection (enough that I don't worry about it).I wouldn't personally recommend my blase use of caustic but it works for me.BrewBasserI don't scrub either. Right tool for the right job. If you're soaking, might as well use PBW and skip the rubber gloves, eye protection, heating water on the stove, and risks of spills.
#18
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:51 PM
#19
Posted 04 April 2009 - 02:29 PM
Fair enough.BrewBasserIf you're using chlorinated you don't need to get too hot, but straight caustic needs to be hot to work. Need to mix and heat it up to at 160 or so. Caustic is serious stuff and I don't need someone's accident on my conscience.
#20
Posted 04 April 2009 - 02:40 PM
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