cleaning High-Gravity or PicoBrew

[redwing_al]

Hi, I'm fascinated by both of these systems. One thing I'm wondering is how easy these systems are to clean and sanitize.

what else would one want to know from those who own them? Any real world tips/tricks regarding these systems for a guy who might consider one?

thanks!

 

[Snicklefritz]

I own the picobrew and cleaning is fairly easy. After draining all the wort out of the kettle, I'll fill it up with my leftover hot water from the chilling process and sponge down the inside of the kettle pretty good. Once that drains, I fill it up with fresh water (5g or so) and PBW, set my controller to 170F and recirculate for 15-20 minutes or so while I do other stuff. I drain it, check the element and if it still has anything on it I scrub it off with 3M pad. Finally, I fill with about 2g of water and starsan, and recirculate for about 5 mins.

The basket I clean separately.

 

[Wrecked]

I own the picobrew and cleaning is fairly easy. After draining all the wort out of the kettle, I'll fill it up with my leftover hot water from the chilling process and sponge down the inside of the kettle pretty good. Once that drains, I fill it up with fresh water (5g or so) and PBW, set my controller to 170F and recirculate for 15-20 minutes or so while I do other stuff. I drain it, check the element and if it still has anything on it I scrub it off with 3M pad. Finally, I fill with about 2g of water and starsan, and recirculate for about 5 mins.

The basket I clean separately.

I have the High Gravity system and basically do the same as above.


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