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Re: Using Starsan

Post by vacant » Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:46 pm

That's a good reminder to all of us not to get complacent. As it happens, I was thinking about my procedures yesterday so I got around to testing my Starsan solution (2.45 so OK). I use Starsan each brew day but like to have a good clean with bleach solution/oxi as appropriate every few months when I also look at my plastic FVs and work out if I should replace them.

My no-chill cube is stored with a few litres of bleach solution. If I'm not happy with the bleachy smell after a few rinses I use a bit of crushed campden tablet in the final rinse.
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Re: Using Starsan

Post by Swiller » Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:50 pm

[My no-chill cube is stored with a few litres of bleach solution. If I'm not happy with the bleachy smell after a few rinses I use a bit of crushed campden tablet in the final rinse.[/quote]

Why didn't I think of that?? #-o

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Re: Using Starsan

Post by vacant » Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:52 pm

Well, it's probably just the air in the cube producing the smell but I like to clear it anyway.
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Post by Swiller » Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:55 pm

Yes, I am always happier when I cant smell bleach
I hate the stuff :(

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Re: Using Starsan

Post by timbo41 » Mon Mar 16, 2015 4:16 pm

I like the idea of a deep clean every few brews...but I've always had a problem with bleach. I'd like to use iodine but don't really know where to get hold of it . Never seen it in the local boots pharmacy, is it somethinng that has to be cleared by the pharmacist? And in what percentages please
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Re: Using Starsan

Post by vacant » Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:04 pm

If you want to use Iodine then as ask your Pharmacy for "Videne Antiseptic Solution" (not the alcohol-based surgical scrub). Dilute using 1.25-2.5ml/litre. I used this before switching to Starsan which foams better. They're both dirt cheap as so little is needed. Videne lasts years, Starsan has no expiration date I believe.

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/videne-a ... on/prd-q8g
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Re: Using Starsan

Post by Wozboy » Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:07 am

RabMaxwell wrote:
Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:42 pm
I used Star San last night for the first time to sanitise 6 cornies when kegging what a friggin nightmare never seen so much friggin foam :evil: .I had to rinds the foam out with kettles of boiling water even this took a few rinses as the foam was all the way to the top of the cornies. I will go back to iodophor for keg sanitising & use star san for light duties in a spray bottle :shock:
As you've probably seen from other parts you don't need to rinse out the start san!

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Re: Using Starsan

Post by Wozboy » Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:08 am

Wozboy wrote:
Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:07 am
RabMaxwell wrote:
Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:42 pm
I used Star San last night for the first time to sanitise 6 cornies when kegging what a friggin nightmare never seen so much friggin foam :evil: .I had to rinds the foam out with kettles of boiling water even this took a few rinses as the foam was all the way to the top of the cornies. I will go back to iodophor for keg sanitising & use star san for light duties in a spray bottle :shock:
As you've probably seen from other parts you don't need to rinse out the start san!
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Re: Using Starsan

Post by vacant » Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:51 am

Just an update to my 2015(!) post:

I ordered Videne from that link but they wouldn't supply it (unless you lie about the purpose). However I got some from Weldricks no questions asked last June.

Looking at both sites, they both have supply problems. Glad I've got a virtually full bottle (and some "Start san" left :wink: )

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Re: Using Starsan

Post by MashBag » Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:35 am

You can have mine, I was not impressed with it.

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Re: Using Starsan

Post by ozroger » Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:40 pm

I got a link the other day to an interesting piece put together by the makers of Starsan (and other brew-related chemicals):

https://fivestarchemicals.com/interacti ... %3D.VZpUmw

In this is a statement which caused me (initially) to sit up & take notice:
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After thinking about it, and bearing in mind the experiences and practices of lots of brewers here, I came to the conclusion that the company's lawyers wrote that part!

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Post by IPA » Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:14 am

More likely it was their accounts department that wrote that =D>
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Re: Using Starsan

Post by FUBAR » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:43 am

IPA wrote:
Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:14 am
More likely it was their accounts department that wrote that =D>
Yes , same with Salifert alkalinity test kit instruction not to return any unused reagent in the syringe back into the bottle .
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