Storing Brew Equipment

[zieglesh]

Sanitation has always been a big focus of mine (sometime maybe too much focus). Anyways, I have a full sized refrigerator in my garage that is dedicated to brewing. The last time I brewed, I got the idea to store some of my equipment in the fridge to avoid any bacteria growth. I now have my syphon, wine thieve, chill plate, tubing, and hydrometer all stored in the refrigerator.

Does this make sense or am I exposing my equipment to moisture issues?

 

[Misplaced_Canuck]

If you sanitize the equipment prior to use, the place where you store it will have little to do with sanitation, especially if you clean & dry everything before storing it.

My fridges can easily grow mold, and there are a lot of food products that can contaminate the equipment.

MC

 

[Spartan1979]

I think you are more likely to get mold from storing in a fridge than in a dry place. I've seen plenty of mold inside refrigerators.

 

[eltorrente]

My brew equipment is stored in a closet and gets dusty sometimes when I spend a long time between brews. Cobwebs on tubing, and who-knows-what lurking inside of cracks and crevices. No matter though - it all gets washed and sanitized and looking like new before brewing anyway. I wouln't think twice about where I stored it, since it needs to be cleaned beforehand anyway.

 

[processhead]

When done brewing, clean, sanitize, and cover your brew gear with plastic film to minimize dust collection.

This allows storage of equipment almost anywhere.