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Copper Brew Pot

Post #1 made 9 years ago
by jhough
My boss says he has a 57 l / 15 gal copper pot.
1) Has anyone used a copper pot for brewing ? We have all read from the man behind the monitor , but , I want to hear from someone with experience using one.
2) How can I be sure it truly is copper? I have copper tiles on my kitchen wall ,but , they are not really copper !

Just want to make sure before I take it .
J
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Post #3 made 9 years ago
by mally
Yikes!
That doesn't even look old :lol:

Joe, the only help I can offer regarding checking if it is real copper; is that copper is non ferrous and therefore will not react to magnets. If it is an alloy like brass or bronze it will have either zinc or tin in it (brass should react to a magnet, but bronze won't).
Copper should polish shiny almost pink, and should react to acid as well. If there is any corrosion it will turn green.

:luck:
G B
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Post #4 made 9 years ago
by jhough
2trout....DAYMSZ Maybe I'll clean it up and put it up for sale !!
Mally... I will check out the ideas you gave me. I read somewhere that copper was good for brewing ....Maybe Palmer or Brewing Techniques. I'll let you know.
Joe
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