RE: Star San and Brass - mba

24 Mar 2003

according to the web site (www.fivestarchemicals.com)
It is not recommended to use STAR SAN on soft metals because of the acid
nature of this product.
But they also state in their literature It cleans copper.
With careful use (2 minute contact time) it should be safe, but be sure the
system drains complete.
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 From:  Rick Oftel[SMTP:Rick.Oftel@toro.com]
 Sent:  Monday, March 24, 2003 9:37 AM
 To:    mba(a)thebarn.com; brew987(a)yahoo.com
 Subject:       Re: Star San and Brass
 Why don't you just sanitize with boiling wort prior to connecting
 cooling water?
 Rick Oftel
 >> Will Holway &lt;brew987(a)yahoo.com&gt;
03/24/03 09:32AM >>> 
 Hi,
 My technical question of the day:
 Are there any problems with using Star San with brass
 fittings? My Mash and boiling vessels have brass
 faucets, just curious if I should be concerned about
 filling these with star san to sanitize my pump and
 Counterflow chiller (Stainless Steel).
 Cheers
 WH
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