Cleaning my First still. Used.

[Ty520]

I finally bit the bullet and pouches my first still. A grainfather all in one with copper alembic.

I do have several years making wine and Mead, professionally for a couple years, under my belt, for Wendy's that's worth. Been reading up heavily on distillation lately for both interest and in preparation.

It came used from a guy giving up the hobby. Sounded like he mostly used it for beer.

The inside of the dome has a pretty grungy buildup on it.

How would you all suggest getting it properly cleaned up?

My understanding is that the copper is quite a bit more tempramental than the stainless i am accustomed to.

From what i have been able to glean, I believe I need to do a run with a 50/50 mix of distilled water and white vinegar, then another with just distilled water as a rinse?

Then would I go through with a cleaning process of PBW and CIP via the pump? Or will CIP oxidize the copper?

My understanding is that i would also need to dry the dome and condensing arm immediately to avoid oxidation and degradation. How does one dry the inside of the arm properly?