Cleaning question

CincyNewbie · Post by **CincyNewbie** » Fri May 05, 2006 6:54 pm

I've read cpl of posts about using vinegar and salt/baking soda to clean the still after using it, but I haven't found anothing on the first initial cleaning after construction. I'm worried about getting the inside clean good enough because of the flux.

Will the vinegar solution be enough?

Thanks,

Don Ventura · Post by **Don Ventura** » Fri May 05, 2006 11:34 pm

Most ppl like to run a basic high temp steam cleaning after doing some elbow grease scrubbing with differnet solutions. The trick of it is, you have to get all that stuff you used to try and clean it with OUT. Lots of water is your friend. Try some different solutions on some scrap copper and then go for the gusto IMO.

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grant · Post by **grant** » Sat May 06, 2006 12:15 am

i used some watered down hydrocloric acid, stuff you get from pool shops for few $$, swish it through then flush out with vinegar baking soda method. Then heaps of water.
i found some of the black crud after brazing doesnt come off no matter how much you scrub.