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mr.c

galvanized boiler

Post by mr.c » Wed Nov 01, 2006 6:37 pm

Just been offered a an old galvanized boiler holds about 6 gallons,
can you use galvanized steel for brewing or is it no good? :shock:

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Post by johnmac » Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:37 pm

Just a had a google - I'd second what DaaB said - don't risk it.

Galvanised steel is not generally allowed in water pipes. Galvanised food grade containers have a plastic lining.

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Post by mr.c » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:27 pm

understood ,he can keep it :D

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