Birster Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hi, Is it OK to use TSP to clean a newly purchased still to remove oil and grease buildup from manufacturing? I know it is OK on stainless, but I wanted to know if it had any adverse effect on copper. I was planning running a full CIP with TSP. If it is not OK what could I use to clean it? Thanks. In advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnKB Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Hi @Birster Id reccomend a more mild chemical for passivation of new equipment. I like to use PBR followed by a hot rinse the followed with a mild acid wash, then rinse. This should remove all oil, grease, dirt and contaminents. Does you new still have a CIP system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birster Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 On 9/30/2020 at 12:33 PM, captnKB said: Hi @Birster Id reccomend a more mild chemical for passivation of new equipment. I like to use PBR followed by a hot rinse the followed with a mild acid wash, then rinse. This should remove all oil, grease, dirt and contaminents. Does you new still have a CIP system? Thanks for the answer Captain, Yes it does have a CIP. Pot, gin basket and 4 plates column. It is a still manufactured by Dye. Can you enlighten me on what PBR stands for? I know PBW (from brewing) but PBR is new to me. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreshot Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I think he either had a typo or else he's suggesting you grab a beer while cleaning the still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silk City Distillers Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Debatable whether or not PBR is better as a mild acid cleaner than a beverage. But yeah, PBW, mild citric wash, good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerideas Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I mean, if you are going to have a beer, maybe have a real one... 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnKB Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 dang typos. Yes I meant PBW. With that said, a cold PBR can be a nice way to wind down the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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