How does it stand up to stronger acid. Looking for an acid resistant bottle for diluted Starsan for home-brewing.
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This spray bottle died after 3 weeks. I was using a strong shower cleaner. I dismantled the sprayer and the internal spring had rusted and broken into several pieces. I now use an off-the-shelf spray bottle, but after each use, I remove the sprayer and spray several pumps of clear water. Then I spray until empty, reassemble the sprayer, and have been using this sprayer for several months with no failure.
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I'm not sure because I haven't used Star San before but I read that Star San is phosphoric acid based. The main internal components of this sprayer is made of Viton. Viton is a product of DuPont and will resist a lot of acids including phosphoric acid under certain conditions (depending on the concentrations). I do not know what other additives were put into the Viton by the parts manufacturer but since it's stated to be Viton it should resist the amount of phosphoric acid listed on the MSDS sheet for Star San. Again I am not certain it will work for sure since I haven't used Star San. If you do purchase it you need to be careful with the ultra fine mist setting. Since you're working with acid you need to be very careful of the floating mist.
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I am thinking of getting one too - I am just reading ingesting small amounts of rust isn't harmful, and various cleaning techniques can help (baking soda, bottle brushes). I think I will take the risk and just make an extra effort to make sure it's dry when it's not in use. I can't imagine that it's made of any but food-grade stainless steel...
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Have had no problems with acidic drinks. The grandkids have been using them for months. They are not made of the usual disposable straw material; they are more sturdy
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I keep Kombucha and vinegar in it. I've had it for about 4 years. I have NEVER seen rust. I'm very confused as to why anyone else would see rust, but I don't, especially when Vinegar is so acidic and corrosive.
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My guess is that it is annealed, but I can't say with absolute certainty. If you know of a way I can tell by looking or with a simple test I would be glad to do that. Because I am using the jar to prepare a liqueur and not under high heat I wasn't particularly concerned about strength or breakage, just a nice tight seal.
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It should be safe, but im no expert. As long as you don't have mold, it's really more a matter of where you like the flavor to be. This changes with longer brew. Also, will you do a secondary brewing cycle with flavoring? Or just drinking it?My go to measurement (other than pH of 4 or below) is to try some! Sounds like you are on the fresh side for my tatse, but every set up will find its own rate...I personally like a 10-12 day original brew, with a couple days of secondary w/ flavoring, before i drink or refrigerate them. I have one now at 18 days in the jar ill be using as a substitute for vinegar in salad dressing and possibly meranade. It should be safe, but im no expert. As long as you don't have mold, it's really more a matter of where you like the flavor to be. This changes with longer brew. Also, will you do a secondary brewing cycle with flavoring? Or just drinking it?My go to measurement (other than pH of 4 or below) is to try some! Sounds like you are on the fresh side for my tatse, but every set up will find its own rate...I personally like a 10-12 day original brew, with a couple days of secondary w/ flavoring, before i drink or refrigerate them. I have one now at 18 days in the jar ill be using as a... » Read More It should be safe, but im no expert. As long as you don't have mold, it's really more a matter of where you like the flavor to be. This changes with longer brew. Also, will you do a secondary brewing cycle with flavoring? Or just drinking it?My go to measurement (other than pH of 4 or below) is to try some! Sounds like you are on the fresh side for my tatse, but every set up will find its own rate...I personally like a 10-12 day original brew, with a couple days of secondary w/ flavoring, before i drink or refrigerate them. I have one now at 18 days in the jar ill be using as a substitute for vinegar in salad dressing and possibly meranade. « Show Less
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I've bought SOOO many bottles--all failed with bleach. Then I had a brainstorm: I bought a cleaner WITH BLEACH in a spray bottle, and, when it was empty, used that bottle. It still, eventually, failed, but lasted MANY MONTHS in lieu of a few weeks at very best. PLUS it was nearly free--even full of cleaner it was cheaper than some of these 'chemical-resistant' bottles empty! When it died, I just bought more cleaner (which I transferred into another, WELL-LABELED bottle, for future use if needed...) Voilà--new, 'chem-resistant' bottle!
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Our local microbreweries won't fill it. What we have been doing is filling growlers and transferring the beer after sanitizing, no need to add sugar. We are using this with a mini kegorator, with the CO2 cartridge it will last a good month, or until the beer runs out (whichever occurs first).
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I use mine to make home made tonic water. It has citric acid and the zest of one lemon, one lime and one orange. And the bottle has held up quite well. I see no reason lemon juice would be different. Just make sure to add after carbonation process.
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Have not used it yet; althogh the one I sent to my brother; the whole family likes. They intend to use it while camping and maybe on their boat. It does look like it is made of "space age" plastic; so it should hold up very well for both activities. My original reason for its purchase was as a backup for use when I do not have any electricity for my Keurig Brewer.
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Niot porous. Has a glaze on it. I brew Kombucha (as acidic as vinegar) with no problems.
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I have had no problems with mine, but the strongest chems I have put in it is WD 40.
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I had the Tfal version. The compressor died just over 1-year. I loved it while it worked and got a lot of good use (maybe too much good use). Might check for comments on the Krups to see if there was any reports of compressor failure.I haven't had one now for 6 months. When last I checked, could still only get Heineken, Heineken Lite and Newcastle. All three taste very, very good on mini-tap. Lasts up to a month fresh, though I never had a 5L around long enough to verify this (might have had one for 5-6 days).Hope this helps.
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It is pretty strong. I mix it in my health shakes I make. I would not use it by itself.
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Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks that are probably more likely to produce mildew. Hope this helps!-Dave Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks... » Read More Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks that are probably more likely to produce mildew. Hope this helps!-Dave « Show Less
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Don't know what you are planing to brew in a wooden keg, but don't think Star-San will be able to sanitize it since wood is a porous material and the chemical might not be completely removed when you rinse it.
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I would finish the bottle within the next day or two. For longer preservation the electric ones are best. I've been pretty happy with mine though I do notice a difference in the taste by day 2 for sure. I drink red wines if that is any help to you.