I see some black spots on the underside of my orange carboy cap that I think may be mold. I cannot scrub them off at all. Also what's the best way to get the blow off tube clean after its filled with gunk? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
What is the best way to clean a blow off tube and orange carboy cap?
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I soak mine in PBW with the inside of the tube filled as well. then use this to scrub long lengths of tubing inside; http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/cleaning/brushes/NHCB38.html This one shows the one with 3/8" brush. but they also have smaller diameters. I also have a set of 3 aquarium filter lift tube brushes I use as well. The orange cap can be soaked in PBW as well. I use a lift tube brush lightly on it after the funk soaks loose.
kal
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Long brushes are your best bet as others mentioned.
As for the black stuff sometimes rubber/silicone will get discoloured and/or pick up stuff. If it gets bad and can't be cleaned it may be time for a new one.
Kal
As for the black stuff sometimes rubber/silicone will get discoloured and/or pick up stuff. If it gets bad and can't be cleaned it may be time for a new one.
Kal
Roadie
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When pbw soaks don't work I just buy a couple more feet of blow off hose as it's cheap and I'm too lazy to scrub with a brush.
Being retired, I have to save a buck where I can. Doesn't take long to run that long, skinny brush through it. I just did a couple of them a lil bit ago...
