Do I need to sanitise brand new polypins?

[GabrielKnight]

I don't want to waste 20L of VWP solution each time if they're considered to be sanitised by virtue of being new.

[crafty john]

No you will still need to sanitise, you could always use thin bleach and then swill with a sodium met solution for a cheaper option.

[borischarlton]

Personally I wouldn't but if your going to VWP is a long and expensive way of going about it, use a no rinse sanitiser and leave VWP for when something needs cleaning.

Rob

[jonnyt]

Bit of bleach and water swilled around then rinsed out is all it needs

[Invalid Stout]

Well you don't need a full 20L of solution. Make up one litre and slosh it about.

[jonnyt]

Agreed.

[GabrielKnight]

: )

Helpful advice, thanks!

[Manx Guy]

Well you don't need a full 20L of solution. Make up one litre and slosh it about.

Yes thats what I do, a litre is plenty for a 10 or 20 litre polypin... I do use 2 litres of starsan solution for a corni though- making sure the dip tube gets a good amount of contact.

A litre of start san solution is only 1.6mls from a bottle... The stuff seems expensive but is good value as it lasts for ages - I've had my 8oz bottle nearly 3 years!


I also only tend to use VWP for cleaning FV's and the like or a pin if its less than spotless.

Good luck & happy brewing!


Guy