A recent diagnosis of a serious nickel allergy has been linked to some health concerns I have had since before starting homebrewing. I did notice that drinking homebrews gives a bad reaction and generally commercially produced beers are alright. I am wondering if there are certain products or materials that I should stick to when I create my new brewstand in the new year (modeled after a Brutus 10).
I always tried for Stainless Steel for tanks and pipes and brass when I can't find SS parts. I know that there is some nickel in types of SS and often nickel 'contamination' in other materials without specifically being stated to contain nickel.
Looking for any information, I would hate to give up brewing just because of an allergy! Maybe there are other possible sources of nickel in the brewing process that I am not thinking about.
I always tried for Stainless Steel for tanks and pipes and brass when I can't find SS parts. I know that there is some nickel in types of SS and often nickel 'contamination' in other materials without specifically being stated to contain nickel.
Looking for any information, I would hate to give up brewing just because of an allergy! Maybe there are other possible sources of nickel in the brewing process that I am not thinking about.