Sorry if this has been brought up before but I've had a good look around and couldnt seem to come up with anything so I decided to post on here. What's the deal with adding hot wort (from BK) into a no chill cube or fermenter. Is it safe on the plastics used? I understand they're food grade, but havent seen anything suggesting they can deal with those temps. I just dont want to be leaching stuff into my beer that shouldn't be there and could be potentially harmful. So has any got some knowledge on the topic or maybe know another option? Any input would be appreciated.
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Post #2 made 13 years ago
"A linear polymer, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is prepared from ethylene by a catalytic process. The absence of branching results in a more closely packed structure with a higher density and somewhat higher chemical resistance than LDPE. HDPE is also somewhat harder and more opaque and it can withstand rather higher temperatures (120° Celsius for short periods, 110° Celsius continuously)."
http://www.dynalabcorp.com/technical_in ... hylene.asp
The only recommendation I can make is that you want to use a container constructed with walls thick enough to support itself when hot (the plastic gets pretty soft at 100 C).
---Todd
http://www.dynalabcorp.com/technical_in ... hylene.asp
The only recommendation I can make is that you want to use a container constructed with walls thick enough to support itself when hot (the plastic gets pretty soft at 100 C).
---Todd
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Re: No Chill and Plastic Temperatures.
Post #3 made 13 years ago
If you are concerned about plastics, one of the best solutions for no-chill is a Sanke 1/6 barrel with the spear removed and capped with a tri clover clamp/cover.
I've also used this method with a 1/4 barrel, but I'm unsure of the long term stability given the headspace over a normal 5-6 gallon batch.
I've also used this method with a 1/4 barrel, but I'm unsure of the long term stability given the headspace over a normal 5-6 gallon batch.
Post #4 made 13 years ago
I am not trying to piss anyone off...Check what type of cube are you using? http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=827 and Best time/temp to cube at http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=1035 you don't need to get plastic that need 110C
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Post #5 made 13 years ago
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tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
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Post #6 made 13 years ago
This slightly off topic, but i have what seems to be a hard plastic auto syphon, would this be ok to transfer hot wort to a NC container?
Post #7 made 13 years ago
Good Day Brendan, Your Siphon may be made of PET(drinking water bottles), it is very food safe. BUT, It will MELT above 165F/76C. (Don't ask How I Know)
So if you can't wait until the Temperature drops to 140F/50C or less, Don't ruin it!!!
A great alterative is a Stainless steel Siphon and some Silicon rubber hose.
These thins will last forever(or less), are easy to clean, and good to at least 400F!!!
So if you can't wait until the Temperature drops to 140F/50C or less, Don't ruin it!!!
A great alterative is a Stainless steel Siphon and some Silicon rubber hose.
These thins will last forever(or less), are easy to clean, and good to at least 400F!!!
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #9 made 13 years ago
Brendanrage, take a look at what Yeasty built here:
http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1108
---Todd
http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1108
---Todd
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Post #10 made 13 years ago
thughes wrote:Brendanrage, take a look at what Yeasty built here:
http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1108
---Todd
Todd I've just been trying the syphon out with hot wort as after today I'm seriously thinking to start No-Chilling. Its pi##ing down here now and I've still got to syphon my chilled wort into the FV without drips from the tarp getting into me brew. See hereI've found these on fleabay Here which look good value.
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