Introduction to Kegging P2 - Keg Cleaning

[johndeer9281989]

can u use bleach to clean it to

[katz217]

You got stuff. Love your vids ,thanks for your time and leaveing them posted to review. Katz 

[andersv20]

10:15

Is that you playing the drums, Craig?

[sourd1es3l]

I enjoyed watching this. Thanks.

[neightwatts]

I was told that oxi-clean is never to be used on food use equipment.

I was curious that there was no mention of dish washing uses on the label. So I did some research and found a few people who called oxiclean and they were told NOT to use oxiclean on anything that will contact food or drink.

I wonder if everyone who uses oxiclean will one day develop some new type of cancer or disease from exposure to oxiclean. I bet if you rinse well you might be fine. Kind of like using bleach..

[willwallguy]

Hey Craig. I was curious as to how long your CO2 tank will last? I'm not sure if you have answered my question in one of your videos or in the comments somewhere but thought I would ask anyways. I will be diving into kegging soon myself! Can't wait.

[xbeast666]

Who's playin jazz on the drums @ around the 10 min mark ??? very kool. Nice sounding drum kit, and micing...

[mg0275]

Question: Instead of using your co2 tank to pressurize the keg when cleaning - can you use an air compressor with the attachments to clean out the lines etc?

I would assume you can air instead of co2 - as long as you can push out the cleaner through the lines right?

any thoughts are appreciated!

[CraigTube]

@mg0275 Sure, as long as you can control the pressure so it doesn't blast the valves apart and exceed the keg's pressure limit. A small tire pump would work I guess. It would certainly save on CO2.

[CraigTube]

@mg0275 I can't endorse the idea because I have no proof it will work.

[chriskayak]

@mg0275

I've never kegged, but most compressed air contains oil unless you get it from a dive tank. So make sure your air is clean..

[benxjamin]

Craig, love the videos on kegging.

How much can one of those kegs hold approx?

[CraigTube]

@benxjamin Mine hold 19 litres, which is 4.5 imp gallons. Thanks!

[frequencydude]

hey craig me ol buddy. thanks for another good vid !

[pkdiddy]

I've been kegging for years and also use OxiClean for keg cleaning. You will find in time that the quick splash and short exposure time you did will not be sufficient to get rid of beer stone and tougher buildup that develops over time. I do overnight soaks with an Oxiclean solution filled to the top and ensuring both diptubes are filled as well.

[CraigTube]

@pkdiddy Very good advice. Thank you.

[flatliner35]

Craig, have you ever tried PDW cleaner on your brewing equipment? As you know I am new to the homebrewing, and thought I would give this a try. I may end up going with oxiclean, if the price is better. I found the PDW a tad exspensive.

[jakeanddar]

Pretty neat Craig,does using this method eliminate the use of those sediment catchers,I'm assuming so. Take care

[CraigTube]

@jakeanddar Well yes, because you're not bottling.

[65tasman]

Hi Craig

Be careful using hot water with the cap on the keg, as I've found hot water can stretch/damage the seal on the top of the keg. Hope this helps.

Top video, keep up the good work, love your videos.

Regards

Tasman

I hope this helps

Regards

65Tasman

[CraigTube]

@65tasman Excellent tip. Thanks and in future I will keep the temp down to warm. Cheers!

[kwaidonjin]

do you use very hot water with the oxi-clean?

[JackDooner]

Great video Craig, very beneficial to all home brewers... great stuff :)

[homebeerbrewery]

Good video again!

I will start kegging this year to, thanks for al the information.

When does P3 come? ( i know, as soon as possible... can't wait :D)

Greetz and cheers from Holland :)

[homebeerbrewery]

Again a nice video, can't wait till part 3 ( of more ) :-)

I will start kegging this year to!

Thanks for al the information and keep up the good work!

Greetz and cheers!

[threeque]

Great vid, loved the drums. Is that a bag of grain I see in the back ground?

[CraigTube]

@threeque Thanks! That is a bag of dry malt extract that is going to be mixed with some liquid malt extract, some grains and hops. It's one of the gifts I got, I'm just adding the grains into the mix.

[sausage4mash]

the Craig Keg dance could catch on :)

[CraigTube]

@sausage4mash LOL Not likely. :)

[ACTeslaMachineDC]

@CraigTube hehehe good stuff

[ACTeslaMachineDC]

Great vid Craig...I never used that oxi-clean before...does it leave a residue behind that needs a lot of rinsing or does it rinse away cleanly - easily ?

Tip: To make cleaning easier and faster, I'd try to get a short hose that has both male female fittings so you can attach a sprayer to the "cut off" end you have ....this way you can pressure spray/rinse hopefully more quicker and thoroughly...Cheers!

[CraigTube]

@ACTeslaMachineDC It does need to be rinsed very well, but it cleans well too. It's worth it.

[JOMalone3113]

@CraigTube actually, if you are going to use starsan to sanitise, it isnt necessary to rinse it too much. Because based on what Jamil Z says, starsan removes the residue left behind by those cleaners. So just rinse a1-2 times, then starsan and you should be good

[ACTeslaMachineDC]

@JOMalone3113 hey thats a good tip jamalone...

[CraigTube]

@JOMalone3113 Excellent information! Thank you Sir. :)

[JOMalone3113]

@CraigTube Yeah, Starsan is an acid based sanitizer and it neutralizes the residue left behind by Oxi Clean. As an experiment. put your hand in an oxiclean solution and then dip it in starsan. Should come out residue free!

Also, I didnt get to watch the whole thing but I know if you use warm/hot water when rinsing with oxiclean (and maybe any other cleaners similar) you have to use hot water to rinse or you can get like a calcium buildup started that is a PITA to get off...

[OPE08]

@JOMalone3113 - Okay, removes it and does what with it? I can believe that starsan does something, but we all know you cannot sanitize a dirty surface, it has to be clean first.

That being said, I find oxyclean easy to rinse away, I've never seen a need to use it for a prolonged soak, but I could see where it would be harder to remove if allowed to soak too long. It always rinses away easily with warm water, just like PBW...

[JOMalone3113]

@OPE08 I am not a scientist, but I believe it merely pulls it off the surface and holds it in solution til you dump the starsan out. try the experiment I was talking about above...dipping ur hand in both and see if it pulls it off...worked every time I tried it. The slick film was gone after dipping it into the starsan.

[ACTeslaMachineDC]

@CraigTube Cool. My tip of using a sprayer will cut some time off you having to shake the keg so much...just trying to help man!! cheers!

[CraigTube]

@ACTeslaMachineDC Your help is more than welcome bro. Cheers!

[ozglenn]

Heard of using caustic soda to clean out kegs but you gotta then riuse it out and put in citric acid to natuise it and then riuse out again to get rid of all traces of it

Great vids as always craig

[steeljan]

Great vid as always. Hey, did you upgrade your cameras? Sure looks like it. Cheers.

[chris95069]

I thought for sure you would tip the keg for the last mug:-)

[CraigTube]

@chris95069 LOL I tried that. Doesn't work. :)

[smellpickle]

sup craig

[BrewingInHungary]

Thanks for the great videos Craig, informative and to the point.

[MrGregPuckett]

is that you on drums during keg cleaning?

[steeljan]

@MrGregPuckett Craig always uses his own music on his vids. Look up his website and listen to more of it, he's a very accomplished musician and singer. Love his stuff.

[michaelscriptor]

You make the best brewing videos on youtube sir. I also really like your videos that have nothing to do with beer where you're just voicing your opinions. I really enjoy your stuff.

[ostmash]

what does a keg like this cost?

[mthrmucker]

@ostmash Im in Utah,and they go used for between 20-30 dollars.I assume it is the same elsewhere.The Co2 tank and regulator is where the cost is.Look at your local beer store for people selling the setup.That is your best bet.If you can find a Co2,regulator,and keg for 100-150,jump at the chance.

[steeljan]

@ostmash In the US, we can get those kegs used for about $35. Don't know what they'd cost in Sweden where you're at.