Cleaning new cooler MLT before first use?

dstar26t said:

I treated all the brass fittings with a vinegar/peroxide solution to remove any lead.

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Liquidicem said:

I've heard of people doing this and I know Palmer talks about it in his book, but is it necessary?

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dstar26t said:

thanks for the advice all

Lucky Dog...

"Cleaning Brass
Some brewers use brass fittings in conjunction with their wort chillers or other brewing equipment and are concerned about the lead that is present in brass alloys. A solution of two parts white vinegar to one part hydrogen peroxide (common 3% solution) will remove tarnish and surface lead from brass parts when they are soaked for 5-10 minutes at room temperature. The brass will turn a buttery yellow color as it is cleaned. If the solution starts to turn green and the brass darkens, then the parts have been soaking too long and the copper in the brass is beginning to dissolve, exposing more lead. The solution has become contaminated and the part should be re-cleaned in a fresh solution."

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dstar26t said:

thanks for the advice all

Lucky Dog...

"Cleaning Brass
Some brewers use brass fittings in conjunction with their wort chillers or other brewing equipment and are concerned about the lead that is present in brass alloys. A solution of two parts white vinegar to one part hydrogen peroxide (common 3% solution) will remove tarnish and surface lead from brass parts when they are soaked for 5-10 minutes at room temperature. The brass will turn a buttery yellow color as it is cleaned. If the solution starts to turn green and the brass darkens, then the parts have been soaking too long and the copper in the brass is beginning to dissolve, exposing more lead. The solution has become contaminated and the part should be re-cleaned in a fresh solution."

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WBC said:

Any of you guys that don't want to wash your equipment prior to brewing should not be brewing beer. That is just plain lazy.

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springer said:

are you saying this about new equipment or every time?

New equipment yes wash it before use.

Reason being I clean everything after my brew day and put everything away clean. I dont wash again before I brew the next batch. I do sanitize what comes into contact after the boil.

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