Campden Instructions

jalgayer · Mar 30, 2010

All -
Try as I might I seem to have a problem getting just how to use campden. Most of my searches discuss its use in wine, killing yeast, etc.

I am trying to use it to get rid of chlorine in my water.

Can I get some guidance on (a) how many to use (b) how (c) for how long, etc.

Thanks!

XXguy · Mar 30, 2010

Hi again Jason. The info is there in the Wiki. Tons of good info there & it's a great resource.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/wiki/index.php/Campden_tablets

However, when used only for the purpose of dechlorinating tap water before brewing, 1 tablet will effectively treat 20 gallons of water

All you need to do is fill up a 5 or 6 gallon bucket and crush 1/4 to 1/2 tablet. Add it to the water, stir in & allow it to sit for a few minutes. Good luck with it.

jalgayer · Mar 30, 2010

Thanks again XX, I read that before... and now... It still didnt mention how long to let it sit... or how long until it wont kill the yeast.

So, 1/4 or 1/2 a tablet for a few minutes makes sense.

No need to worry about it killing the yeast?

springer · Mar 30, 2010

no worries ... I use it every brew I just crush 1 tablet per 10 gallons of water .

jalgayer · Mar 30, 2010

Thanks, spring.

I am an extract brewer... So I try to boil as much as I can but it is usually ~3 gallons or so... meaning I will be adding it to 2 gall of water in the carboy.

Can I just crush a tablet and dissolve it into the carboy and use it right away? No worries with it killing the yeast?

Thanks

springer · Mar 30, 2010

I don't see a problem ,if you are concerned you can do it anytime even hours before the chlorine wont reaper if it sits

what I would do is treat all your water prior to boil you don't want chlorine in the boil either. I do it the morning of the brew as i am setting everything up

jalgayer · Mar 30, 2010

sweet. its a plan. thank you.

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