Searching the word wide webs has me more confused then anything...
Got a SS kettle and a fermenter (both SS Brewtech) and both need passivation. Kettle came in, still waiting for the fermenter.
So, from what I read, and everyone disagreeing there really is no best way to do it...
Instructions say to use TSP to clean and then use StarSan to passivate. After reading some very adament posters saying StarSan does not passivate and recommended citric acid. Hopefully you can help me make a decision.
In addition, what about the parts that come with the the kettle/fermender (connections, thermomenter, racking arm, etc). Do they also need passivation?
Will citric acid remove the etchings in the kettle and fermenter?
Got a SS kettle and a fermenter (both SS Brewtech) and both need passivation. Kettle came in, still waiting for the fermenter.
So, from what I read, and everyone disagreeing there really is no best way to do it...
Instructions say to use TSP to clean and then use StarSan to passivate. After reading some very adament posters saying StarSan does not passivate and recommended citric acid. Hopefully you can help me make a decision.
In addition, what about the parts that come with the the kettle/fermender (connections, thermomenter, racking arm, etc). Do they also need passivation?
Will citric acid remove the etchings in the kettle and fermenter?