any issue putting copper immersion chiller in star san

[olotti]

This is pre sanitizing before using it to chill the wort. Is there I time frame before it becomes detrimental to the copper. I used to just out it in the BK with 15 min left but it alway messed up the boil so I've opted against that This time.

 

[pvault98]

Nope you can put it in StarSan, it will make it look shiny and new. The only consideration I believe is to try not to exceed 30 mins. I think there is the potential for a reaction that is less than ideal but I don't remember the specifics (check the Metallurgy section of "How to Brew"). 5 minutes in StarSan should be more than adequate and definitely no issues with the soak time.

 

[Rockn_M]

I do that about 30 min prior to putting the chiller in the boiling wort and like pvault98 said it makes it look all shiney and new.

 

[olotti]

Ok cool thanks for the insight.

 

[HexKrak]

As long as you're boiling your chiller the main thing to worry about is that it's clean since the boil will sanitize. I do like to spray the areas that won't touch the boil with star san though.