J Jagohaus Active Member Joined Jan 1, 2021 Messages 31 Reaction score 16 Jul 24, 2021 #1 How often do you clean your ball valves and change your teflon tape?
kydan47 Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Jan 6, 2008 Messages 154 Reaction score 19 Jul 24, 2021 #2 I haven’t cleaned mine in over 10 years. I do recirculate a couple of gallons during the boil while slowly opening and closing the valve.
I haven’t cleaned mine in over 10 years. I do recirculate a couple of gallons during the boil while slowly opening and closing the valve.
Spartan1979 Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Feb 13, 2011 Messages 2,258 Reaction score 789 Location O'Fallon, MO Jul 24, 2021 #3 Every 3 to 5 brews. I don't change the teflon tape unless I need to take the valve off for another reason.
Every 3 to 5 brews. I don't change the teflon tape unless I need to take the valve off for another reason.
day_trippr The Central Scruuuutinizer HBT Supporter Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 44,323 Reaction score 32,060 Location Stow, MA Jul 24, 2021 #4 I occasionally split the valves (they're all 3-piece) but I've never changed tape... Cheers!