Siphon hose cloudy

[rockstar55667]

I just checked my siphon hose after brewing 2 batches of beer (a Brewers Best American Amber and Northern Brewer Extra Pale ale), and i noticed that the siphon/bottling hose that I have been using has turned cloudy. I know its clean...i clean it and sanitize it after every use...is it still good?...is this something that normally happens?

Thanks!


Also...Im looking at buying the NB Phat Tyre Ale Extract Kit for my next brew...any suggestions?

 

[Nurmey]

Welcome to HBT!

Do you by chance use Star San? It has been known to cloud up a tube or two.

 

[rockstar55667]

thank you..yes i have been using star san

 

[scopey]

yeah, the Star San makes vinyl tubing cloudy...and kind of slimy feeling, to be honest. Well, is it "safe"?

 

[MikeG]

Yes, it's safe, been using it for last 18 months I've been brewing. Don't leave your tubes soaking in it for days, when brewday is done dry it out.

Those tubes are cheap, replace them once in a while.