Hey everyone, it's been a while since I posted, maybe longer since I brewed. I've let my equipment (kegs, lines) get in pretty bad shape. Lots of mold/mildew in the lines and I'd guess the inside of the kegs may be even worse. Any suggestions on the best ways to get everything clean? I'm more worried about the lines than anything. Should I just say screw it and buy new ones?
Mold / Mildewed Equipment
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jrgtr42
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Definitely toss anything plastic at this point - lines, buckets, fermenters, etc.
It's not really worth trying to get them clean - there's lots of micro-scratches and stuff bugs can hide in.
Anything metal you can clean - give a good rinse and scrub, then soak in PBW (Powdered Brewery Wash) or something similar and rinse and scrub again. Don't forget the dip tubes in the keg, and replace all the O-rings.
It's not really worth trying to get them clean - there's lots of micro-scratches and stuff bugs can hide in.
Anything metal you can clean - give a good rinse and scrub, then soak in PBW (Powdered Brewery Wash) or something similar and rinse and scrub again. Don't forget the dip tubes in the keg, and replace all the O-rings.
