Anvil bucket - Ball Lock Question

[Cider123]

Thought I'd ask here, since this was a beginner's mistake.

I just started fermenting a beer in my 7.5g Anvil Brew bucket 2 days ago. I now realized that, while I did santitize the ball lock unit itself, I forgot to open up the unit and clean/sanitize the valve. Is there anything I can do now to help reduce an infection?
Thanks

 

[jdauria]

Is the first time using the Brew bucket? If so, there probably isn't anything in the valve that would cause an infection. You can always mix some StarSan and water in a spray bottle and with the ball valve closed, spray up the valve to sanitize the outer part of valve. My biggest concern would be if this was a first time use and the valve was not cleaned to remove any machine oils from the manufacturing process, those oils are not food safe.

 

[Cider123]

No, it's not the first time, but it's been over a year since I used it last. I soaked it in the open position, and in my rush I failed to sanitize the valve completely. I'll try spraying some starsan up the nozzle now that it's in the closed position and hope for the best. Thanks

 

[jdauria]

No, it's not the first time, but it's been over a year since I used it last. I soaked it in the open position, and in my rush I failed to sanitize the valve completely. I'll try spraying some starsan up the nozzle now that it's in the closed position and hope for the best. Thanks

Good luck!

 

[Bobby_M]

It's called a ball "valve". A ball lock is a type of quick disconnect. Pedantic nit picking aside, I wouldn't use that valve for the transfer. Siphon it out.