S skunkfunk Well-Known Member Joined Nov 12, 2013 Messages 380 Reaction score 32 Location Oklahoma City Dec 14, 2013 #1 I assembled a MLT this morning, and it just now occurs to me that I don't know what this reducer is made out of. Is this something I want in my mash?
I assembled a MLT this morning, and it just now occurs to me that I don't know what this reducer is made out of. Is this something I want in my mash?
B BallisticGourd Well-Known Member Joined Sep 15, 2011 Messages 69 Reaction score 10 Location Glenwood springs Dec 14, 2013 #2 Looks like galvanized steel to me, so no, definitely not going to make for tasty beer.
Bobby_M Vendor and Brewer HBT Sponsor Joined Aug 3, 2006 Messages 29,081 Reaction score 12,332 Location Whitehouse Station, NJ Dec 14, 2013 #3 No, you definitely want stainless or brass, but definitely not galvanized steel.
OP OP S skunkfunk Well-Known Member Joined Nov 12, 2013 Messages 380 Reaction score 32 Location Oklahoma City Dec 14, 2013 #4 Thanks. I will replace it.
OP OP S skunkfunk Well-Known Member Joined Nov 12, 2013 Messages 380 Reaction score 32 Location Oklahoma City Dec 14, 2013 #5 Related question. What's that hose clamp made of?
Bobby_M Vendor and Brewer HBT Sponsor Joined Aug 3, 2006 Messages 29,081 Reaction score 12,332 Location Whitehouse Station, NJ Dec 14, 2013 #6 It very well may be stainless if you got it at Lowes or Home Depot. Sometimes the screw is steel though. Just watch it for rust.
It very well may be stainless if you got it at Lowes or Home Depot. Sometimes the screw is steel though. Just watch it for rust.