How To Store Copper Pot

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How To Store Copper Pot

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I did a search but then again I ain't that great of searcher. Can you tell me what post to search for keeping a copper pot clean when not in use ? Don't want that patina showing up. I am not talking about first runs or cleaning runs. But when your not running it is it app to get that patina in it if not used often ? If it sits for months ? This is the first copper pot for me. I don't mind readin if I can find it. Thanks for input. Probably a bit of a dumb question but I had to ask a head of time.
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Do whatever you have to to keep it dry.
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I hope it will be that easy. I have plenty of shop.So I guess if not gonna run for a while rinse & dry it out and cover the opening and it should be good. Just didn't want any blue drink when I start it up again. :mrgreen:
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Second post in the reading lounge about 'Cleaning a New Still' mentions copper laquer you can put on the outside after cleaning/polishing with steel wool and a buffing wheel to prevent oxidation:
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 9#p6848914
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Thanks. I wasn't worried about the outside, not wanting a show piece, just was wondering if there was a certain way to store it so it would not get the blue patina inside and need a scrubbing and vinegar run before using the next time. Don't need any blue hue in hooch. :mrgreen:
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I have stored copper still columns for over a year with no issues.. gave the items a hot vinegar soak, followed by a good hot rinse, air dried.. before using gave it the same again.. good as new..

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Sounds like a plan to me. Just needed a little input from ya'll to know what to expect.
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olecajun your post sounds a little like you have confused the terms

patina and copper sulfate, patina is good, copper sulfate not so much. (the dreaded green stuff)
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StillerBoy wrote:I have stored copper still columns for over a year with no issues.. gave the items a hot vinegar soak, followed by a good hot rinse, air dried.. before using gave it the same again.. good as new..

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Unless they are completely dismantled, I can't think of a good reason to soak a copper column in any type of acid before long term storage, rinsed, or not. I'd rather leave them coated in the last run's fusel oils and do any clean up just before using them.
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NZChris wrote: Unless they are completely dismantled, I can't think of a good reason to soak a copper column in any type of acid before long term storage, rinsed, or not. I'd rather leave them coated in the last run's fusel oils and do any clean up just before using them.
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