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Another Aluminum Pot Question

Discussion in 'Equipment/Sanitation' started by brew hoperator, Feb 17, 2009.

 

  1. #1
    brew hoperator

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 17, 2009
    I have used the advanced search function to try to find an answer to my question and I have not been successful. So here is my issue:

    I use an aluminum turkey fryer pot as my hlt. Recently, I have noticed that there are these white chalky spots on my pot. I rub them away but they reappear the next day. Does anyone know what this is?

    I plan on soaking the pot with a 1 cup of white vinegar/1 gallon of water ratio and then oxidizing it again.

    Does anyone have other suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
  2. #2
    brewboy5150

    Member

    Posted Feb 17, 2009
    It sounds like calcium deposits. You might try Bar Keepers Friend, PBW.
     
  3. #3
    MoRoToRiUm

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 17, 2009
    Vinegar sounds like a good plan; starsan or another acid would work well; I don't think I would recommend the PBW. Good luck and happy brewing!
     
  4. #4
    blaze379

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 24, 2009
    I used to get the same kinda of white spots. The viniger will remove them, but they come back. Only way I have found not to get them is filtered water.
     
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