copper parrot and alembic head
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copper parrot and alembic head
Hi all,
just a quick query for all you guy's with far more knowledge than me
what's the best way to clean the inside of a parrot and alembic head?
cheers
just a quick query for all you guy's with far more knowledge than me
what's the best way to clean the inside of a parrot and alembic head?
cheers
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eattheliving - Experienced Distiller

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Re: copper parrot and alembic head
Block the output flow tube of the parrot, make a mix of vinegar + salt + water and fill it up. Leave to stand for 1 hour and then flush it out with water, clean as a whistle.
If the head is normal copper wipe it with the same solution and wash it off when you wash the parrot.
If the head is normal copper wipe it with the same solution and wash it off when you wash the parrot.
Always give the hardest job to the laziest person because they will always find the easiest way to do it.
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vino-tinto - Senior Distiller

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Re: copper parrot and alembic head
thanks vino.
the head is copper. do I flush it thru to clean it?
the head is copper. do I flush it thru to clean it?
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eattheliving - Experienced Distiller

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Re: copper parrot and alembic head
These days I tend to use a hot solution of Citric acid for copper cleaning, it is cheap enough, if bought in bulk and seems to work well.
Finding ways of using it on/in the twists and turns of your own copper
ware is your personal problem!
Robert.
Finding ways of using it on/in the twists and turns of your own copper
ware is your personal problem!
Robert.
There is no ONE way.
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Re: copper parrot and alembic head
+1 on copper
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Mash - Master Distiller

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Re: copper parrot and alembic head
thanks guy's for your help.
I went down the route of using citric acid.
worked a treat.
I went down the route of using citric acid.
worked a treat.
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eattheliving - Experienced Distiller

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