I recently purchased a 10 gallon all grain system that consists of two plastic Igloo coolers. When I went to clean it out I noticed that there was a band of some sort of adhesive mid way in the mash tun. I spent the better part of three hours trying to clean it all out with Ivory Soap and a sponge. I have yet to get it all out. What I did get clean revealed some scratches in the walls and bottom of the mash tun. They are not gouges mind you, but, as a new all gain brewer I have to say that I am somewhat concerned about this with regards to sanitization.
I contacted the Brewing store in Denver where I bought it and the man on the phone told me that he does not know what the adhesive is and suggested that I use paint thinner to remove the adhesive, and then use the Ivory Soap to wash it out. I am wondering just how good of an idea this actually is or is not? Additionally, he told me that the scratches in the mash tun were not really an since they will be holding hot liquid. Won't it be relevant after I brew? I have read and was told that once a food grade plastic container gets scratched it is time to toss it. He told me the Gott/Igloo coolers are virtually indestructible. Is this correct?
TIA,
Zman
I contacted the Brewing store in Denver where I bought it and the man on the phone told me that he does not know what the adhesive is and suggested that I use paint thinner to remove the adhesive, and then use the Ivory Soap to wash it out. I am wondering just how good of an idea this actually is or is not? Additionally, he told me that the scratches in the mash tun were not really an since they will be holding hot liquid. Won't it be relevant after I brew? I have read and was told that once a food grade plastic container gets scratched it is time to toss it. He told me the Gott/Igloo coolers are virtually indestructible. Is this correct?
TIA,
Zman