Zymurgrafi
Well-Known Member
Okay, I just soaked my mashtun fittings in the vinegar/hydrogen peroxide solution as per John Plamer.
I think I goofed.
The ball valve is more bronze looking than the other brass fittings. I soaked the whole thing assembled (I did not know about soaking it until after I assembled). So, the brass items look slightly darker which according to Palmer means too long of a soak. He says soak 5-10 minutes, I only soaked 4 minutes and the solution started turning blue/green. Plus, the ball valve is sort of blueish gray (lead?) color on the outside now, presumably that way inside too. The whole ting smelled very metallic after rinsing too.
Should you not soak bronze? Did I just screw up my valve? I do not know what it is made of, but it stated it was drinking water safe. Is it still? The way my setup goes the mash water is really only in contact with these fittings while draining but still...
Guess I should have read up on it more before jumping in. Advice???
I think I goofed.
The ball valve is more bronze looking than the other brass fittings. I soaked the whole thing assembled (I did not know about soaking it until after I assembled). So, the brass items look slightly darker which according to Palmer means too long of a soak. He says soak 5-10 minutes, I only soaked 4 minutes and the solution started turning blue/green. Plus, the ball valve is sort of blueish gray (lead?) color on the outside now, presumably that way inside too. The whole ting smelled very metallic after rinsing too.
Should you not soak bronze? Did I just screw up my valve? I do not know what it is made of, but it stated it was drinking water safe. Is it still? The way my setup goes the mash water is really only in contact with these fittings while draining but still...
Guess I should have read up on it more before jumping in. Advice???