Tog Brewday Dec

[nigel_c]

oxy action at 50c

fill all the way and put in half the tub ( cost 1.25) keep warm. i refund u if it doesnt dissolve everything 

I love the stuff. Just finished up brewing and before packing up I half filled the kettle with a few spoon full of powder and boiled for about 10 mins. Elements came out sparkling. they were all gunked up by the end of the brew and look brand new now.

[Ciderhead]

Oxy won't clear whats in that, I saw it

[beerfly]

I threw it up on the calander

[Ian83]

Are freshers welcome to the brewdate in TOG? If so, where is it?

[beerfly]

everyone is welcome, its just down the road from christchurch http://www.tog.ie/location/

[brenmurph]

Oxy won't clear whats in that, I saw it

at the right temp and the right amount ive never seen oxy (w5, not the others) not dissolving anything
Its simple and cheap and Ive offered him the 1.25 if it dosnt work so im puttin my money where my mouth is

[Padraic]

Oxy won't clear whats in that, I saw it

at the right temp and the right amount ive never seen oxy (w5, not the others) not dissolving anything
Its simple and cheap and Ive offered him the 1.25 if it dosnt work so im puttin my money where my mouth is

Are you a gambling man? There is more than one keg, will they all work? The 1.25 could add up!

[brenmurph]

In case yis didnt know, w5 oxy has enzymes (proteases, lipases and amylases) that will eat / split whatever it touches combined  the oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate / h2O2) effectively dissolves whatever it touches.
the enzymes need heat about 40-60c to work effectively.
It dissolves the ring of scum on your fermenter with just 1 scoop in a gallon or so.

@ padraic.. I was referrin to one.. If one trial diosnt do it why continue. If it does work you can then verify the power of this stuff and keepin in mind its 100% biodegradable and cheap it a winner for us for the past 2 or more years for cleaning.

So try it is my recomendation before you go experimenting with dangerour / toxic chemicals

[Brew_Diva]

Am glad of the later start as am working til 4pm so will head over afterwards and hopefully catch the end of it!!!

[Ciderhead]

So try it is my recomendation before you go experimenting with dangerour / toxic chemicals

Killjoy

[brenmurph]

BTW how many dirty cornies have ya got?

[Will_D]

BTW how many dirty cornies have ya got?

And more to the point why?

Seriously though:

Some of the acid drain cleaners available is REALLY nasty stuff.

The caustic ones are nearly as bad!

Concentrated sulphuric acid and water is a recipe for a 6 months stay in plastic surgery ward.

If you are going this route pm me or someone else!

[Padraic]

I was only joking Bren about the other ones...

BTW how many dirty cornies have ya got?

my cheeky answer is a few...we'll see on Saturday!

So I need half a tub of oxi each? How long does it need to soak? Will you hold my hand on this one Bren?

[Ciderhead]

These have more than just organic waste in them ,
As a starting point soak 48 hours in just water, then oxi then my nuclear option.

[brenmurph]

if its completly manky u need to fill the corny with water circa 50c.  and use about  half a tub for a good strong solution that will have some staying power (enzymes) keep it in a warm place overnight and check next morning. If its not completly dissolved just check will a pot scrubber easily remove  whats left. the oxy w5 is very good at softening really tough stuff.  nothing to lose and as will says someindustrial chemicals may work but may eat ur skin, your worktop, the rubber parts of your cornies and your seals

The heat is the key with the w5 oxy. I believe the enzymes do most of the hard work and need the temp
rem,ember the oxy action is designed for your washing machine at 40c or 60 c so I settle for 50c!