I have a grainfather counter-flow chiller (CFC) and since I can't see inside of it I really want to ensure that it's clean. I got it used with my used grainfather purchase. Is it safe to pump a BLC solution through the copper beer line inside for 15 min or so? With a good water rinse after, of course.
Is BLC safe on copper?
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Might be safer just to use how oxyclean or PBW
BLC is a caustic cleaner and thus should not be left in prolonged contact...with most things, actually.
But mixed per the label with contact time limited to 15 minutes then thoroughly flushed I would be comfortable there'd be no down-side...
Cheers!
But mixed per the label with contact time limited to 15 minutes then thoroughly flushed I would be comfortable there'd be no down-side...
Cheers!
I'd use hot or at least warm (homemade) PBW with a little bit of lye (Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH) added.
Recirculate with a pump, or use gravity. It's helpful to restrict the flow at the outlet,* so the cleaning liquid has ample contact time with the entire inside surface.
* Use a piece of hose with a clamp on it or a valve to regulate flow rate.
Recirculate with a pump, or use gravity. It's helpful to restrict the flow at the outlet,* so the cleaning liquid has ample contact time with the entire inside surface.
* Use a piece of hose with a clamp on it or a valve to regulate flow rate.
Isn't BLC Sodium Hydroxide? What about PBW with a dash of BLC?
