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I was wondering what the best way to clean brass is?

I just bought brass pieces for my mash tun and just bought a brass wort chiller. I would like to clean them before I use them.

Is PBW the best way to clean them?
 
Palmer covers that in How to Brew. Soak 'em in a solution of two parts white vinegar to one part hydrogen peroxide until they turn a buttery yellow (should only take a minute or two).
 
are you sure you have a brass chiller? they are usually copper - which looks the same as brass to me. I've seen stainless ones, but there is no way to confuse that.
 
Malintent said:
are you sure you have a brass chiller? they are usually copper - which looks the same as brass to me. I've seen stainless ones, but there is no way to confuse that.
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Oh, I was referring to brass fittings for the MLT I am making. I clean my cooper chiller in Star San prior to using it each time (since I always have a bucket of sanitizer available during the brew day). Thanks.
 

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