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Old 07-03-2009, 11:41 PM   #1
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Hey Guys,
I have an old glass carboy that I've been using as a change collector for the last few years. I'm sure there's all kind of bacteria and metal taste in it. Can anyone tell me. If I clean it out with PDW for a good 24hrs and sanitize it with one step for a good 24hrs should I safely be able to use it as a carboy again?

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Old 07-04-2009, 12:10 AM   #2
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I think that would be OK. As long as there aren't any stains are residue left behind you should be good to go.
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Old 07-04-2009, 03:42 PM   #3
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I'd be concerned about damage to the glass from the change getting dumped in. You may end up with a carboy that's ready to crack when you give it a dirty look.
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Old 07-04-2009, 03:58 PM   #4
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just clean it with some PBW and inspect it for cracks and residue. If it's clean, it'll work.
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Much as I don't trust large glass containers, glass cleans up 100%. Probably its second most important characteristic. Number 1: you can watch the yeast at work.
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Old 07-04-2009, 09:34 PM   #6
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I'd be concerned about damage to the glass from the change getting dumped in. You may end up with a carboy that's ready to crack when you give it a dirty look.
+1 on that. A friend of mine had one that broke just from dropping coins in. He had about an inch of coins on the bottom of it when a crack developed on the bottom and ran up the side. Then the whole thing shattered while it was just sitting there.

I used to have a heavy one gallon glass jug that I kept change in. It too cracked with just a few inches of coins sitting in it.

I would just keep using for coins until it's full then get rid of it. It would be much easier to clean up dry glass and coins then sticky-wet glass and beer.
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