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[IslandLizard]

so it is better taking it apart, clean it, dry it and reassemble it, isn't it?

Cheerio

Actually it's best to open them up, clean (use small brush, if needed), rinse and soak in Starsan (or another sanitizer) for a minute, then reassemble wet without drying. That way the inside remains sanitized and ready for your next use. Spray or mop the keg's posts with Starsan as well as the inside bottom of the QDs before pushing them on.

It's only the threaded MFL stub that's not stainless.

 

[Janxi]

THX Lizard!

 

[IslandLizard]

I left my sanke tap in a starsan bath and the plating came off. Wish I knew then!

Yeah, that really sucks!
But they should still be fine and operational. Just make sure to clean out the dissolved plating on the inside before tapping from it.

In my early brewdays I left a bunch of brass fittings attached to my plate chiller in Starsan a few days and they came out really shiny. Parts that had plating were also stripped clean. I've since switched to all stainless where I could.