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Brewing Discussions => Equipment & Chemicals => Topic started by: Chris on March 27, 2014, 12:59:38 PM

Title: How do you clean your elements
Post by: Chris on March 27, 2014, 12:59:38 PM
As above what methods do you use to clean your elements in you kettles?
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: Eoin on March 27, 2014, 01:04:36 PM
I've added citric acid to a mini boil and then got it pretty hot, not boiling and then let it sit.
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: LordEoin on March 27, 2014, 04:05:18 PM
same, then a scrub with an abrasive pad on a sponge and a toothbrush for the hard to get bits.
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: Bazza on March 27, 2014, 04:13:40 PM
I soak them in a white wine vinegar solution for 24 hours. A quick once over with a toothbrush and they're like new again. Then rinse with boiled water to get rid of any traces of vinegar.

-Barry
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: Garry on March 27, 2014, 04:18:52 PM
I fill the kettle with water and a few scoops of Lidl's W5. Heat to 35-40° and let it sit for a while. Quick rinse. No scrubbing required (yet).
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: Chris on March 27, 2014, 04:34:14 PM

Quote from: Garry on March 27, 2014, 04:18:52 PM
I fill the kettle with water and a few scoops of Lidl's W5. Heat to 35-40° and let it sit for a while. Quick rinse. No scrubbing required (yet).
i went with your method Gary and it seems to have done the job. Had to take a toothbrush to the element alright but didn't take long.
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: John_C on March 27, 2014, 04:56:47 PM
I just take them off and give them a good scrub with an abrasive sponge.
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: Saruman (Reuben Gray) on March 29, 2014, 12:25:59 PM
Hot water and a scrubby pad. All that's needed really.
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: DEMPSEY on March 29, 2014, 01:02:47 PM
My element is underneath the kettle so does not touch the wort :) just saying like >:D
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: delzep on March 29, 2014, 01:12:42 PM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on March 29, 2014, 01:02:47 PM
My element is underneath the kettle so does not touch the wort :) just saying like >:D

what wort?  :P
Title: Re: How do you clean your elements
Post by: RichC on March 29, 2014, 02:20:44 PM
Concealed element on buffalo. Squeeze lemon juice onto it, let dit for 40mins, rubs off with a kitchen towel

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