Cleaning Flojet setup
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jeffg2020
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I use a Flo-jet w/ the intake end in a 5-gallon Poland Spring bottle, which I do in fact keep filled w/ PS.
The other day I was surprised by what I thought was an "off" smell coming from the bottle. Normally I wouldn't notice: I'm standing over the bottle so my nose isn't close. Not sure why that would happen: it's just H2O in there.
But it raises a broader question: what kind of maintenance & cleaning are needed in the simple system I described? While I'm thinking mainly about the bottle the other elements are 1) tubes and 2) pump itself.
I'm sure this problem has been solved - thx in advance for any advice.
Jeff
The other day I was surprised by what I thought was an "off" smell coming from the bottle. Normally I wouldn't notice: I'm standing over the bottle so my nose isn't close. Not sure why that would happen: it's just H2O in there.
But it raises a broader question: what kind of maintenance & cleaning are needed in the simple system I described? While I'm thinking mainly about the bottle the other elements are 1) tubes and 2) pump itself.
I'm sure this problem has been solved - thx in advance for any advice.
Jeff
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baldheadracing
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I have PBW for cleaning and Star San for sanitizing.
However, there are many alternatives to name brands, for example, baking soda or vinegar or oxy-clean for cleaning and bleach for sanitizing. Look up how to clean and sanitize a growler or a carboy for details. (I haven't tried any of these so I can't recommend a particular technique.)
If your bottle is plastic, then you'll have to check what can be safely used with the particular material that your container is made of.
However, there are many alternatives to name brands, for example, baking soda or vinegar or oxy-clean for cleaning and bleach for sanitizing. Look up how to clean and sanitize a growler or a carboy for details. (I haven't tried any of these so I can't recommend a particular technique.)
If your bottle is plastic, then you'll have to check what can be safely used with the particular material that your container is made of.
-"Good quality brings happiness as you use it" - Nobuho Miya, Kamasada
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spressomon
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3% hydrogen peroxide or 70% isopropyl alcohol for sanitizing "plastic" water containers including carboys is effective. Not sure about using hydrogen peroxide for odor elimination as I have only used isopropyl alcohol to completely neutralize odors in plastic drinking water containers.
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bgnome
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Then you can sterilize it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhAV2xbQOSo
