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 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 13, 2011 Messages 2,259 Reaction score 790 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 44,486 Reaction score 32,341 Location Stow, MA Jul 24, 2021 #4 I occasionally split the valves (they're all 3-piece) but I've never changed tape... Cheers!