hazy siphon tube! : /

[jacobmarley]

So, I've noticed over the past few brews, that my siphon tubing seems to be get a little hazy, with, what I think are water spots. What's the deal? How can I avoid this? Or is it really even a problem.

 

[samc]

If it is just mineral content I wouldn't worry. However tubing is cheap and replacing it often is a good investment in infection free beer.

 

[jacobmarley]

Thanks! I am not sure of what kind of set up you use, but what method do you use when siphoning?

 

[Revvy]

It happens to all of us...sometimes it's the starsan, sometimes it's the iodophor, sometimes it's the minerals in the water, and sometimes it's the oxyclean...it's no big deal. If it bother's you, every few years replace the plastic gear.

 

[enohcs]

Mine is too...I give all my tubing a good long oxyclean bath every once in a while. Usually takes care of it.

 

[jacobmarley]

Awesome! Thanks for the advice!

 

[danorocks17]

I think the culprit for my hazy tubes is oxiclean, but it hasn't caused any off flavors after about 5 batches