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Scrubbies turning Black
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:55 am
by As-Ol-Joe
What is the black stuff that is on my copper scrubbies after a run? It appears to comes right off in the hot backset or soaked in vinegar.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:29 am
by Dnderhead
Did you do turbo? it sounds like high alkaline wash usual caused by
high nutrients left over in wash
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:50 am
by As-Ol-Joe
I use distillers yeast and let it ferment all the way.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:17 am
by Dnderhead
it has to be one of too things too acid (as too much back sets)
I do not use) makes wash turn blue -black
or too alkaline ( as too much nutrients) makes distillerents
turns blue ether extremes will cause corrosion wash should be slightly
acid
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:50 am
by Tater
what was ya distilling
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:08 pm
by BW Redneck
I think that it's the residue caused by the copper reacting to the sulfur in the wash. I get it on the inside of my copper lyne arm and it can be wiped off with a finger. I wouldn't worry about it. It's just a sign that the copper is doing its job.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:14 pm
by Ricky
stick a good magnet to them scrubbers. i bet they steel. same thing happened to me. scrubbers turn black after first run. just toss the scrubbers and make whiskey.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:48 pm
by wineo
Even if your scrubbers are 100% copper,there going to blacken some.If you use too much,or not enough acid in your wash or mash,it will make them,and the copper in your still do it alot,and even discolor the spirit.I had that problem before,and it was caused by too much acid,and too much leftover neutrents.I backed off on both,and havent had it happen since.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:11 pm
by As-Ol-Joe
tater wrote:what was ya distilling
UJSM