Would hot-dip galvanized washers leech toxins if they were used on the inside of the MLT? I can't find SS 5/8" fender OR flat washers anywhere.
Would hot-dip galvanized washers leech toxins if they were used on the inside of the MLT? I can't find SS 5/8" fender OR flat washers anywhere.
Yes, do not use galvanized. Seriously, if you can't find any SS I will pick you up some and send them to you. But by no means do you want to use galvanized.
chask31 said:I decided to go with the bargain fittings and a rubbermaid 10 gallon. I wanted to go all stainless to avoid leaching. I also did not want to run around to ten stores to find all the necessary parts. I would rather spend that time brewing.
I just put together my tun. I know that if the coupling to the valve is too tight it can leak. I was wondering how loose it can be though. I have tightened mine but i can still spin the valve around somewhat easily. It does not seem to be leaking though. Is that good?
Jsmith82 said:What would be the best way to clean this converted mash tun? I used hot soapy water thus far and it seemed like it was working fine.. I haven't done an all ag in about a month and we're gearing up to brew tomorrow night, I opened my cooler and WHOOMF! Big sour smell to the face!
It looks clean, I scrubbed it out the last time we used it, I sanitized afterwards... Is there an additional step I'm missing here? Any recommendations on what I could soak in this overnight to help remove that sour smell?
Guidry said:Ok, I've gone thru all 100+ pages on my phone and need a verdict. Besides zip ties, what are some other specific methods that have been used successfully to secure the SS mesh to the "tube" or pipe. I've seen reference to marine grade SS clamps. Would a place like West Marine have these? Any idea about automotive type clamps?
I used bleach/water, took the smell out right away. The trick to never letting this happen again: let the mash tun air dry overnight, open, upside-down. You have to store it bone dry or else the nasties will return.What would be the best way to clean this converted mash tun? I used hot soapy water thus far and it seemed like it was working fine.. I haven't done an all ag in about a month and we're gearing up to brew tomorrow night, I opened my cooler and WHOOMF! Big sour smell to the face!
It looks clean, I scrubbed it out the last time we used it, I sanitized afterwards... Is there an additional step I'm missing here? Any recommendations on what I could soak in this overnight to help remove that sour smell?
I would try baking soda. Also, I just use dish detergent to clean my cooler after a brew session. I've noticed musty smells sometimes from my tun, but I keep it in the garage where it can easily reach over 120F. If it stinks before a brew session, I just wash it again and put a baking soda solution in there the night before and thoroughly rinse it out prior to mashing. Always has worked for me.
bwomp313 said:Sorry I didn't read through the thread and this has probably been answered, but if I'm using a false bottom, are all the parts the same? (with the exception of the braid of course).
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