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Deep cleaning an Airstill

PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:18 pm
by Mash
I tended to keep my boiler and my copper shrapnel plenty clean, but I haven't really considered cleaning the coil?

As this is stainless would running a vinegar solution through be a good idea or perhaps citric acid? - could I cleam my shrapnel at the same time?

Any ideas welcome

Re: Deep cleaning an Airstill

PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:32 pm
by vino-tinto
Turn the lid upside down, block one end and fill the cooling tube with automatic coffee machine cleaner/descaler. It's a citric based fluid that's diluted about 3:1, I use this on my SS pipes as it doesn't corrode.

I always use a mixture of salt & vinegar for cleaning copper boil enhancers.

Re: Deep cleaning an Airstill

PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:47 pm
by Mash
When you started by saying "turn the lid up dude down" I did get nervous.

Re: Deep cleaning an Airstill

PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:44 pm
by chill
I can't imagine why... ;D

Re: Deep cleaning an Airstill

PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:50 pm
by gaza the instructor
They sell airstill cleaner at Love Brewing.
200gm pot I think its about £2.50, you only us 2 teaspoons per clean!!!
lovebrewing.co.uk