Tarnished Wort Chiller?

[MarcJWaters]

I am noticing that my wort chiller is becoming tarnished in random places. Probably oxidation from my hands? Thoughts? Is this normal? Is it still usable?

 

[fatherbigfoot]

should be fine rub it with some vineger or star-san

 

[Hypnolobster]

Don't worry about. Light cleaning as long as there isn't any green is all you need. If you actually scrub it off, it'll have to re-oxidize again.

 

[paradoc]

I wouldn't bother doing this for your wort chiller unless you want to use it as a showpiece in your brewery... but if you ever want to get copper really clean and bright, rub it with some white vinegar and table salt. Works like a charm on copper pots.

 

[Henrythe9th]

and Bar Keepers Friend works good also, on copper also removes flux after brazing

 

[MacBruver]

It'll never stay shiny and the oxidation doesn't do any harm. I'd just leave it.

 

[marcmittelsteadt]

drop it in a bucket overnight with some PBW, you'll be amazed how clean it comes out.

 

[SweetSounds]

Wort - It's mildly acidic. Should come out clean as a whistle! So I'll assume you're talking about the parts that aren't submerged...

StarSan at the normal concentration (1oz/5gal) works great. It'll also clean the **** out of a penny or tarnished brass fittings!

otherwise don't worry about it.