Old Glory Distilling Co. Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 We're using 2" Glidetech Butyl hoses for transferring mash/wash and over time they've become stained from the molasses washes. We use 100% molasses for our rum, and the same type of "film" or "dirt" that is left behind in the fermentation tanks is what seems to be in the hoses as well. We are able to easily clean the fermentation tanks with PBW and a brush ... but not so much the hoses. Anybody have any suggestions as to what chemicals or "pipe cleaner" of sorts that we could run through the hoses to scrub them a bit? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lenerz Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 If a brush and PBW work for the tanks, fill a bucket or tank with PBW solution and try pumping one of these. We run the ball through our flex impeller pumps, but have not tried with our lobe pump. http://www.gwkent.com/hose-cleaning-sponge-ball.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Glory Distilling Co. Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks, Tom. Looks like exactly what we need. We also use a flexible impeller so hopefully this does the trick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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