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Wash been sitting
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Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:28 pmby crikko
Hi all,
Tried to search but haven't found a definitive answer yet.
I've got a wash that's been sitting for around 12 months. The top is clear and no mould, but the airlock had no water in it for most of the time. Will this be safe to drink after running it? It smells the same as I remember from last time.
Unfortunately life got in the way for a while, but getting my stuff together now.
Re: Wash been sitting
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Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:17 pmby The Stig
Run it and find out , may be vinegar, may not be
Re: Wash been sitting
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Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:57 pmby crikko
Did a cleaning wash, and it came out reading 92%. Gonna try 5 litres now and see how it tastes. Wish me luck!
I was a bit worried it might be harmful, but I can handle vinegar if that's what happens.
Re: Wash been sitting
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Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:07 pmby chipboy
Carbon dioxide layer will have protected it as long as you did not disturb it then it should be fine. Have fun above all.
Re: Wash been sitting
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Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:36 pmby crikko
Pretty sure I've just made 92% proof vinegar.
Watered some down to 40% and its horrible.
Live and learn I guess
Re: Wash been sitting
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Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:01 pmby The Stig
Bugga , was worth trying ~x(
Re: Wash been sitting
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Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:35 amby RC Al
Don't throw that vinegar out
The regular stuff you buy is significantly watered down, that stuff should be super good at cleaning.
A good rinse or even a steam run might be in order, just to be sure nothing makes it into the next batch.
Re: Wash been sitting
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Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:26 pmby The Stig
Good call on both counts RC ^:)^