PBW Concentration for CIP?

[VikeMan]

Anyone recirculating PBW solution with a CIP ball system in a SS conical? If so, how much PBW per gallon of water are you using? TIA!

 

[jddevinn]

3/4 ounce per gallon. I put an old scoop from something in the jar years ago with 3/4 oz and 1 oz marked with a sharpe.

PBW - Powdered Brewery Wash.

 

[VikeMan]

3/4 ounce per gallon. I put an old scoop from something in the jar years ago with 3/4 oz and 1 oz marked with a sharpe.

That sounds like the standard concentration for soaking in fermenters. I take it that's also the sweet spot for CIP recirc?

 

[jddevinn]

I consider the CIP a soak with less material and a bit of force. I've never had a situation where I thought the solution needed to be stronger, sometimes run a bit longer but not stronger.

 

[Franktalk]

I use DIY PBW with my CIP nozzle at a rate of 1-1.5 oz. per gallon. YMMV for actual PBW.

Looking back at this post, it seems like we're communicating in using some kind of cryptologic language .

 

[Tom R]

I've been using 1 oz per gallon. For at least 30 minutes. Just 'cuz.

 

[Brettomomyces]

1oz per gallon is my go to, I use a scale

 

[eric19312]

Here are the fivestar instructions:

1. Rinse off vessel or surface to get rid of as much soil as possible.
2. Dissolve 1-2 ounces per gallon for kettles and 3/4 ounces per gallon for fermenters, kegs, tanks, and other equipment. (May vary depending on soil load)
3. If circulation cleaning, heat to 130°-180° F and circulate for at least 30 minutes.
4. If soaking, heat to 140° and soak for 4 hours or allow to soak cold overnight.
5. Rinse surface or vessel.

I am doing 30 min at 135F with about 1 ounce per gallon. I'd like to get a better CIP pump that can handle higher temps. My sump pump is rated to 120 F but 135 doesn't seem to trip it's heat sensor.

 

[day_trippr]

I don't let things get too far before a hot pbw clean-out, so 1 ounce per gallon holding at 150°F for 30-40 minutes has been leaving everything super clean (especially pumps and valves). I just wish it would take more of the color out of my mash recirculation hoses

But...that's a brew rig, not a conical...

Cheers!