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   1. Can I re-use these containers?

      by broonzy, 11 years ago in Cleaning and Sanitisation

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      Hi all,
      
      I have four HDPE 25 litre Jerry can style containers that I'd like to re-use for no chill storage or fermentation.
      
      Problem is, they've previously been used to transport heating oil (Kerosene), all containers were rinsed after use and then stored for a good while now. I've checked that they are all clean but they still smell of fuel.
      
      Can anyone recommend a cleaning regimen or advise if the fuel could have somehow contaminated the plastic itself?
      
      I guess I'm asking that if I can get...

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      Broonzy.
      
      Below is what I use. I don't know where you are located but something similar?
      
      Search the internet for No-Chill and search YouTube for No-Chill.
      See the video at the end.
      
      No-chill-fermentation.jpg
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      BobBrews
      11 years ago

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