Copper saddles
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Re: Copper saddles
Cleaning the boil ceramic tooth shaped things are more difficult. I’ve tried citric and vinegar and got nowhere. Anyone have a clue?
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H12rpo - Senior Distiller

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Re: Copper saddles
Every few runs I take all saddles. Separate cupper from stainless steel ones. And soak them in cola with squized lemon over night. The give them a good wash and put them back in. Works well for me.
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Leatherman - Experienced Distiller

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Re: Copper saddles
H12rpo wrote:Cleaning the boil ceramic tooth shaped things are more difficult. I’ve tried citric and vinegar and got nowhere. Anyone have a clue?
Use them until discoloured then replace.
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Brewhunter - Senior Distiller

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Re: Copper saddles
I use citric acid - did wonder if the industrial whisky boys do their copper or just replace then when they wear out?
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Mash - Master Distiller

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Re: Copper saddles
Citric Acid is fairly inexpensive bought on-line, in quantity: I buy around 5Kg every year or so.
It keeps all my copper bits and pieces clean.
I soak boil pieces in it, I dissolve in water and pour through my column and condenser.
Robert.
It keeps all my copper bits and pieces clean.
I soak boil pieces in it, I dissolve in water and pour through my column and condenser.
Robert.
There is no ONE way.
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Easydrinker - Donated to StillSmart

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Re: Copper saddles
Storing ceramics in a jar of foreshots works for me.....
I seldom take myself seriously....
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packapoo - Master Distiller

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Re: Copper saddles
I've ordered some citric acid and gonna clean the column too i don't want my next wash to be tasting chemicaly again i want a good clean wash and produce a natural wash.
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Robbo12 - Experienced Distiller

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Re: Copper saddles
If you want to clean the still run it with a water/vinegar mix.
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Mash - Master Distiller

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Re: Copper saddles
That works, but can make your eyes water
Then you need to run again with just water.
Or I do.
Robert.
Then you need to run again with just water.
Or I do.
Robert.
There is no ONE way.
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