pym99
Active Member
I am in the middle of cleaning my SS Brew Bucket after my first batch in it. I have seen conflicting advice on the net about whether or not to unscrew the ball valve and thermowell (I have the Brewmaster edition).
Some people say they just take the racking arm out and fill up the bucket with PBW, let it sit for 30 minutes or a few hours, then drain, rinse, and Star San.
Others say they unscrew the ball valve (and presumably thermowell) every batch and soak those in PBW in addition to the rest, or boil them for a half hour or so.
Still others say they disassemble the ball valve every batch or every few batches and PBW/boil them.
Obviously taking everything apart completely after every batch is the absolute safest bet, but the official instructions make no mention of doing that. They just say to clean with PBW and sanitize with Star San without taking anything apart.
Is there any consensus on what’s necessary to do every batch vs. once in a while?
Thanks!
Some people say they just take the racking arm out and fill up the bucket with PBW, let it sit for 30 minutes or a few hours, then drain, rinse, and Star San.
Others say they unscrew the ball valve (and presumably thermowell) every batch and soak those in PBW in addition to the rest, or boil them for a half hour or so.
Still others say they disassemble the ball valve every batch or every few batches and PBW/boil them.
Obviously taking everything apart completely after every batch is the absolute safest bet, but the official instructions make no mention of doing that. They just say to clean with PBW and sanitize with Star San without taking anything apart.
Is there any consensus on what’s necessary to do every batch vs. once in a while?
Thanks!