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VIVOSUN 800 GPH Utility Pump + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H, 24W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 10ft. High Lift, Fountain Pump with 6.5ft. Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump

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Highlighted Features
  • Specs & Dimensions: 4.33*2.87*3.68 inches; Max flow rate: 800 GPH (3000L/H); Max lift height: up to 10 ft.; Wattage: 24W; Voltage: 110-120V
  • Adjustable Flow Rate: The fountain pump is designed with an adjusting knob, allowing you to get the amount of water pressure you want. The maximal flow rate can be up to 800GPH
  • Detachable & Cleanable: This powerful yet small-sized water pump is easy to hide and disguise; No tools are necessary for disassembly and it’s very easy to clean
  • Many Possible Placement Positions: Place the pump flat on its base, stick it on an angled or vertical surface, and manually rotate it into any position you need
  • Wide Range of Applications: This is a high-performance, energy-efficient pump and is well-designed for use in fish tanks, fountains, hydroponic systems, irrigation systems, etc

From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “beer” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H, 24W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 10ft. High Lift, Fountain Pump with 6.5ft. Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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VIVOSUN 400 GPH Utility Pump + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

VIVOSUN 400GPH Submersible Pump(1500L/H, 15W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 5.2ft High Lift, Fountain Pump with 5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics

VIVOSUN 400GPH Submersible Pump

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  • Dimensions: 4.1'' x 2.52'' x 2.95''; The 5ft. long power cord offers convenient installation; Max Flow Rate: 400 GPH (1500L/H); Max Lift Height: up to 5.3 ft.; Watt: 15W; Voltage: 110-120V
  • Detachable & Cleanable: This compact water pump is easy to hide or disguise and no additional tools are needed for disassembly and cleaning
  • A Variety of Outlet Positions: Place the pump flat and choose whichever outlet position suits your needs
  • Wide Range of Application: High performance energy-efficient pump designed for use in ponds, fountains, waterfalls, hydroponic systems, irrigation systems and other water features
  • 4 Suction Cups: The 4 suction cups are strong and require no extra tools to secure; You can choose vertical or horizontal fixing according to your needs

From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “keg” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

VIVOSUN 400GPH Submersible Pump(1500L/H, 15W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 5.2ft High Lift, Fountain Pump with 5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Milliard Food Grade Citric Acid – pH Adjustment & Cleaning

Milliard Citric Acid 1.88 LB - 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified, Bonus Scoop and User Guide

Milliard Citric Acid

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Highlighted Features
  • The fine granular NON-GMO citric acid is a kitchen essential used in preserving, flavoring, and cleaning completely; preserves the Vitamin C content of a food product.
  • Adds an acidic or sour taste to meat, candy, soft drinks, and ice cream. It keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and food flavorful. Perfect for craft making, candy making, pH adjustment, water softening, and more!
  • Perfect for bath bombs, used as the main ingredient along with backing soda (sodium bicarbonate) to make the bath bombs fizz away!!
  • Helps in sprouting, canning, drying or freezing, bread making, conserving, and jarring. Can also be used as a natural cleaning agent.
  • Packed in our NEW durable resealable stand up bag which allows for long and safe storage. Available in 1, 2, 5, 10 & 50 pounds

From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Used for adjusting mash pH and by some for cleaning

If you’re using this to adjust mash pH, I highly recommend an accurate gram scale

Milliard Citric Acid 1.88 LB – 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified, Bonus Scoop and User Guide – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Compare: Citric Acid – via MoreBeer, similar but not identical

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FOUR x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 4 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16'' Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 4 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings

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Highlighted Features
  • Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
  • Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
  • Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
  • Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
  • Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Applications:

  • PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers.  Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew.  Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport.  This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
  • Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer.  Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2.  Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
  • Draft Line Cleaning Projects:  I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump ConversionBuilding a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
  • Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

Some carbonation cap models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts.  For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal. As of this posting, the product page says this works with both liquid and ball lock posts.  Check the product description for current specs.

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 4 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: [3 PCS] MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter, Allow Gas In and Beer Out Simultaneously, Homebrew Kegging Soda Beer PET Bottles Ball Lock Type Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap 3-Way Connector – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Winkeyes 528 GPH Utility Pump + Our Draft Line Cleaning Builds

Winkeyes Fountain Pump 528GPH with 86" Lift, 30W Small Submersible Fountain Water Pump for Outdoor Indoor Tabletop Water Fountain, Aquarium, Fish Tank, 5.5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles (Green-30W)

Winkeyes Fountain Pump 528GPH with 86″ Lift, 30W Small Submersible Fountain Water Pump for Outdoor Indoor Tabletop Water Fountain, Aquarium, Fish Tank, 5.5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles (Green-30W)

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From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

Winkeyes Fountain Pump 528GPH with 86″ Lift, 30W Small Submersible Fountain Water Pump for Outdoor Indoor Tabletop Water Fountain, Aquarium, Fish Tank, 5.5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles (Green-30W) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Four x 16 Oz Spray Bottles + Star San Tips & Tricks

LiBa Spray Bottles (4 Pack,16 Oz), Refillable Empty Spray Bottle for Cleaning, Essential Oils, Hair, Plants, Adjustable Nozzle for Squirt and Mist, Bleach/Vinegar/BBQ/Rubbing Alcohol Safe
LiBa Spray Bottles (4 Pack,16 Oz), Refillable Empty Spray Bottle for Cleaning, Essential Oils, Hair, Plants, Adjustable Nozzle for Squirt and Mist, Bleach/Vinegar/BBQ/Rubbing Alcohol Safe

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Highlighted Features
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL BLISS- Liba's 16oz 4 pack lightweight spray bottles are semi-opaque and come equipped with an adjustable spray nozzle, making them perfect to use for various household, pet, cleaning, and beauty purposes. Decant your favorite solutions or create your own cleaners, linen spray, hair treatment, pet spray, beauty recipes & more. Easy to refill, the options are limitless!
  • DUAL SPRAY FUNCTIONS- Adjustable spray nozzle allows for 3 different modes- off, full mist, and a targeted jet spray. Turn the nozzle to your preferred spray setting. The extended suction tube allows you to get every last drop and ensures you spend less time refilling, and more time spraying.
  • LEAK & CLOG PROOF- Are you tired of every spray bottle clogging, and losing the ability to properly mist or spray after only a few uses? Our spray bottles were designed with a durably constructed polypropylene spray head, supported by a rustproof plastic spring and precision valve and piston for an easy leak & clog-free experience every single time.
  • DURABLE & STRONG- Spray bottles are not made equal! Our bottles are manufactured with enhanced HDPE, BPA-free, more durable, chemical resistant. Unlike glass containers, you no longer need to worry about the bottle shattering if it accidentally falls.


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Also: Star San Tips & Tricks – includes Spray Bottle Method of Sanitizing

LiBa Spray Bottles (4 Pack,16 Oz), Refillable Empty Spray Bottles for Cleaning Solutions, Hair Spray, Watering Plants, Superior Flex Nozzles, Squirt, Mist Sprayer, Bleach/Vinegar/Rubbing Alcohol Safe – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: Search “Star San” on Amazon

Regular Replacement:

I recommend regularly replacing non-glass bottles used to store acidic solutions like Star San.

Five Star Chemicals says that you should not soak items in Star San solution for extended periods of time. Even chemical resistant bottles are not impervious to damage caused by extended exposure to acid. Glass and stainless are exceptions. I can’t tell you an exact time frame, but personally, I’m now aiming to replace spray bottles every six months. See: Star San Tips and Tricks


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Milliard Food Grade Citric Acid – pH Adjustment & Cleaning

Milliard Citric Acid 1.88 LB - 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified, Bonus Scoop and User Guide

Milliard Citric Acid

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Highlighted Features
  • The fine granular NON-GMO citric acid is a kitchen essential used in preserving, flavoring, and cleaning completely; preserves the Vitamin C content of a food product.
  • Adds an acidic or sour taste to meat, candy, soft drinks, and ice cream. It keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and food flavorful. Perfect for craft making, candy making, pH adjustment, water softening, and more!
  • Perfect for bath bombs, used as the main ingredient along with backing soda (sodium bicarbonate) to make the bath bombs fizz away!!
  • Helps in sprouting, canning, drying or freezing, bread making, conserving, and jarring. Can also be used as a natural cleaning agent.
  • Packed in our NEW durable resealable stand up bag which allows for long and safe storage. Available in 1, 2, 5, 10 & 50 pounds


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Used for adjusting mash pH and by some for cleaning

If you’re using this to adjust mash pH, I highly recommend an accurate gram scale

Milliard Citric Acid 1.88 LB – 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified, Bonus Scoop and User Guide – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Compare: Citric Acid – via MoreBeer, similar but not identical


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THREE x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts + Fun With Carbonation Caps!

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16'' Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings

More Info


Highlighted Features
  • Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
  • Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
  • Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
  • Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
  • Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Applications:

  • PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers.  Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew.  Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport.  This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
  • Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer.  Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2.  Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
  • Draft Line Cleaning Projects:  I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump ConversionBuilding a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
  • Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

Some carbonation cap models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts.  For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal. As of this posting, the product page says this works with both liquid and ball lock posts.  Check the product description for current specs.

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: [3 PCS] MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter, Allow Gas In and Beer Out Simultaneously, Homebrew Kegging Soda Beer PET Bottles Ball Lock Type Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap 3-Way Connector – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Lyqily 400 GPH Utility Pump + Our Draft Line Cleaning Builds

Lyqily 400GPH Water Pump Ultra Quiet 25W Submersible Fountain Aquarium Fish Pond Hydroponic Pump with 6.6ft High Lift, 5.9ft Two-pin Plug Power Cord, 3 Nozzles(0.51"/0.63"/0.75")

Lyqily 400GPH Water Pump Ultra Quiet 25W Submersible Fountain Aquarium Fish Pond Hydroponic Pump with 6.6ft High Lift, 5.9ft Two-pin Plug Power Cord, 3 Nozzles(0.51″/0.63″/0.75″)

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Highlighted Features
  • 【ADJUSTABLE】Designed with a adjusting knob, allowing to adjust the water flow rate.
  • 【STEADY STAY】Rubber suction cups can be a good fit in the glass surface, to help keep it stability.
  • 【CLEANABLE】No need any tools to detach it, easy to separate, easy to clean.
  • 【ULTRA-QUIET】Energy-saving low power, keep reliability and low noise operation, giving you quiet environment.
  • 【WIDELY USED】This submersible pump is perfect for aquariums, fountains, ponds and hydroponic systems, etc.


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

Lyqily 400GPH Water Pump Ultra Quiet 25W Submersible Fountain Aquarium Fish Pond Hydroponic Pump with 6.6ft High Lift, 5.9ft Two-pin Plug Power Cord, 3 Nozzles(0.51″/0.63″/0.75″) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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1 lb Milliard Food Grade Citric Acid – pH Adjustment & Cleaning

Milliard Citric Acid - 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified (1 Pound)

Milliard Citric Acid

Highlighted Features
  • The fine granular NON-GMO citric acid is a kitchen essential used in preserving, flavoring, and cleaning completely; preserves the Vitamin C content of a food product.
  • Adds an acidic or sour taste to meat, candy, soft drinks, and ice cream. It keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and food flavorful. Perfect for craft making, candy making, pH adjustment, water softening, and more!
  • Perfect for bath bombs, used as the main ingredient along with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to make the bath bombs fizz away!!
  • Helps in sprouting, canning, drying or freezing, bread making, conserving, and jarring. Can also be used as a cleaning agent. Use as a descaler to remove hard water buildup from your coffee machine and urn. Add 2 TBSP of Milliard Citric Acid powder to your coffee maker and run it with 32 ounces of hot water for fresher and better-tasting coffee.
  • Packed in our NEW durable resealable stand up bag which allows for long and safe storage. Available in 4 oz,1, 2, 5, 10 & 50 pounds For additional uses, find the Milliard Citric Acid user guide on the bottom of the page under Product guides and documents.


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

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Used for adjusting mash pH and by some for cleaning

If you’re using this to adjust mash pH, I highly recommend an accurate gram scale

Milliard Citric Acid – 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified (1 Pound) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Compare: Citric Acid – via MoreBeer, similar but not identical


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Kegland Bucket Blaster… $63.99 + free shipping

Bucket Blaster - Keg and Carboy Washer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Quickly clean kegs and fermenters while you tend to other tasks
  • High flow rate pump provides a powerful blast that coats the inside of the vessel
  • Use it for cleaning or sanitizing with your favorite solutions
  • 15L bucket provides a much larger reservoir compared to other models

Everything included in the system neatly fits inside the bucket for easy storage
The Bucket Blaster is a convenient and effective system for cleaning and sanitizing kegs, carboys, and other brewing vessels. The beauty of the Bucket Blaster is that you can set it and forget it. Simply set up the keg washer basin with your cleaner or sanitizer, set your vessel over the jet nozzle, power up the pump and let the Bucket Blaster do the work while you tend to other tasks. Perfect for homebrew kegs, carboys, FermZillas, or bucket fermenters.

This unit comes with a 15L (3.9 gal) bucket, which doubles as a storage container when you are not using the system. Other keg washers come with a very small reservoir that make it a pain to move, as liquid spills over the sides easily and generally they just do not work as well. The Bucket Blaster’s large 15L reservoir makes it much less likely for you to spill liquid on the floor, and since it can hold more cleaning solution, each cleaning cycle will be that much more effective.

Includes:

  • Submersible Pump – 2,000 L/hr
  • 15L Bucket
  • Powerful Jet Nozzle
  • 9.5 mm EVABarrier Tubing
  • Gray and Black Ball Lock Disconnects
  • Duotight fittings for all connections
  • Kegland Part Number: KL15905

 

20% Off a Single Item at MoreBeer!

  • MoreBeer is discounting a single item by 20% when you use coupon code GIFT4ME.
  • Get Free Shipping: This ships for free with a qualify order as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Program.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

Want to get more than one item at 20% off?  Place multiple orders

20% Off at MoreBeer!  use coupon code GIFT4ME

Use coupon code GIFT4ME and the Bucket Blaster drops to $63.99 at checkout.

Bucket Blaster – Keg and Carboy Washer KEG304

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Ends Tonight: Kegland Bucket Blaster… $63.99 + free shipping

Bucket Blaster - Keg and Carboy Washer

Bucket Blaster – Keg and Carboy Washer via MoreBeer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Quickly clean kegs and fermenters while you tend to other tasks
  • High flow rate pump provides a powerful blast that coats the inside of the vessel
  • Use it for cleaning or sanitizing with your favorite solutions
  • 15L bucket provides a much larger reservoir compared to other models

Everything included in the system neatly fits inside the bucket for easy storage
The Bucket Blaster is a convenient and effective system for cleaning and sanitizing kegs, carboys, and other brewing vessels. The beauty of the Bucket Blaster is that you can set it and forget it. Simply set up the keg washer basin with your cleaner or sanitizer, set your vessel over the jet nozzle, power up the pump and let the Bucket Blaster do the work while you tend to other tasks. Perfect for homebrew kegs, carboys, FermZillas, or bucket fermenters.

This unit comes with a 15L (3.9 gal) bucket, which doubles as a storage container when you are not using the system. Other keg washers come with a very small reservoir that make it a pain to move, as liquid spills over the sides easily and generally they just do not work as well. The Bucket Blaster’s large 15L reservoir makes it much less likely for you to spill liquid on the floor, and since it can hold more cleaning solution, each cleaning cycle will be that much more effective.

Includes:

  • Submersible Pump – 2,000 L/hr
  • 15L Bucket
  • Powerful Jet Nozzle
  • 9.5 mm EVABarrier Tubing
  • Gray and Black Ball Lock Disconnects
  • Duotight fittings for all connections
  • Kegland Part Number: KL15905

 

20% Off a Single Item at MoreBeer!

  • MoreBeer is discounting a single item by 20% when you use coupon code GIFT4ME.
  • Get Free Shipping: This ships for free with a qualify order as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Program.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

Want to get more than one item at 20% off?  Place multiple orders

20% Off at MoreBeer!  use coupon code GIFT4ME

Use coupon code GIFT4ME and the Bucket Blaster drops to $63.99 at checkout.

Bucket Blaster – Keg and Carboy Washer KEG304

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400 GPH Submersible Pump, Brushless Motor, Stainless Impeller Shaft + Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Build

Winkeyes 400GPH Pump

Winkeyes 400GPH Pump

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Highlighted Features
  • USE BRUSHLESS MOTOR, run smoothly, low noise, long working life compared with brush motor, keep it quiet and not scare the fish.
  • ANTI DRY BURNING DESGIN, the fish pong pump can withstand 48 hours dry burning. So no need to worry about there is not enough water in your fish tank when you go on a short trip.
  • STRONG POWER HIGH LIFT, this fountain pump max lift height: 6.9ft. 25W high efficiency motor for energy saving. Lift height is a max height the water goes up, after connecting the water pipe to the nozzle (Make sure the joint sealed securely and tightly)
  • STAINLESS STEEL PUMP IMPELLER SHAFT, corrosion resistance, strong driving, long working life, so JAKIELAX submersible pump also fit for sea water
  • SUCTION CUP 2 NOZZLES ADJUSTABLE FLOW RATE, 4 individual powerful suction cups that hold the pump securely on the right side of aquarium, vertically or horizontally. water change pump has 2 nozzles for optional


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

Winkeyes 400GPH Water Pump with 48 Hours Anti Dry Burning, Ultra Quiet 25W Submersible Fountain Aquarium Fish Pond Hydroponic Pump with 6.9ft High Lift, 5.9ft Power Cord, 2 Nozzles

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Milliard Food Grade Citric Acid – pH Adjustment & Cleaning

Milliard Citric Acid 1.88 LB - 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified, Bonus Scoop and User Guide

Milliard Citric Acid

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  • The fine granular NON-GMO citric acid is a kitchen essential used in preserving, flavoring, and cleaning completely; preserves the Vitamin C content of a food product.
  • Adds an acidic or sour taste to meat, candy, soft drinks, and ice cream. It keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and food flavorful. Perfect for craft making, candy making, pH adjustment, water softening, and more!
  • Perfect for bath bombs, used as the main ingredient along with backing soda (sodium bicarbonate) to make the bath bombs fizz away!!
  • Helps in sprouting, canning, drying or freezing, bread making, conserving, and jarring. Can also be used as a natural cleaning agent.
  • Packed in our NEW durable resealable stand up bag which allows for long and safe storage. Available in 1, 2, 5, 10 & 50 pounds


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Used for adjusting mash pH and by some for cleaning

If you’re using this to adjust mash pH, I highly recommend an accurate gram scale

Milliard Citric Acid 1.88 LB – 100% Pure Food Grade Non-GMO Project Verified, Bonus Scoop and User Guide – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Compare: Citric Acid – via MoreBeer, similar but not identical


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10 Pack Swedish Dishcloths – Brewery & Bar Cleanup

10 Count Swedish Dish Cloths

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  • Better for You, Better for Earth – Zero waste products: Our kitchen cloth uses biodegradable, compostable 70% cellulose, 30% cotton (original Swedish dish cloth) and cornstarch packaging. An eco friendly, all natural cellulose sponge cloth that is dishwasher and washing machine safe can last for months; 1 Swedish dish clothes replaces 5 sponges or 15-17 paper towel rolls. Dries faster than absorbent kitchen towels & contains no plastic unlike microfiber cleaning cloth for glasses and other uses.
  • Tough, Super Absorbent Towels – Soaking up 20X its weight Swedish Dish Cloths are more absorbent than 100% cotton cloth, dishrags, kitchen cleaning towels, kitchen rag, reusable kitchen wipes, reusable cleaning wipes, chamois and many super absorbent kitchen towels. Washable up to 50 times; 140°F/60°C top rack of a dishwasher or toss into a washing machine. Air drying is recommended to avoid shrinking. Great for wiping up spills/messes in any household but especially for families with children.
  • Odor Resistant, Quick Dry – Many reusable cleaning cloths, reusable paper towels washable roll, papaya reusable paper towels or reusable paper towels reusable/washable do not dry quick enough and in turn harbor bacteria and germs (stinky dishcloth, washcloth, washrag)
  • Versatile Smooth & Patterned Sides – Other Swedish cloth or reusable kitchen towels may provide no scrubbing power. Our Swedish sponge cloth is smooth on one side with diamond pattern (better than striped) on the other. Great for all kinds of cleaning: washing & drying dishes, countertops, appliances, bathroom (mirror, sink, tub, shower), office, windows, glasses streak free, granite, marble, stainless steel (oven hoods, fridge), tile, wood (furniture), plastic, interior car detailing, etc.
  • The Pink Rhino Labs Approach – We have tested sizes, materials, patterns and packaging until we found the most workable combination for you! Our premium kitchen cleaning cloths come from Europe unlike many cheap, thinner, less effective options. This cellulose dish cloth works like magic, a sponge cloth crossed with reusable towels! Our European dish cloth is more than a paper towel replacement cloth or reusable towel for kitchen. We stand behind this quality with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

 

Use to cleanup on brew day, around your homebrewer, as bar rags around your home bar and more.

Swedish Dishcloths for Kitchen – Eco-Friendly Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths Sets – Reusable Paper Towels – Cellulose Dish Sponge Cleaning Cloth – Kitchen Dish Towels – PINK RHINO LABS (Blue) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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VIVOSUN 800 GPH Utility Pump + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H, 24W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 10ft. High Lift, Fountain Pump with 6.5ft. Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump

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  • Specs & Dimensions: 4.33*2.87*3.68 inches; Max flow rate: 800 GPH (3000L/H); Max lift height: up to 10 ft.; Wattage: 24W; Voltage: 110-120V
  • Adjustable Flow Rate: The fountain pump is designed with an adjusting knob, allowing you to get the amount of water pressure you want. The maximal flow rate can be up to 800GPH
  • Detachable & Cleanable: This powerful yet small-sized water pump is easy to hide and disguise; No tools are necessary for disassembly and it’s very easy to clean
  • Many Possible Placement Positions: Place the pump flat on its base, stick it on an angled or vertical surface, and manually rotate it into any position you need
  • Wide Range of Applications: This is a high-performance, energy-efficient pump and is well-designed for use in fish tanks, fountains, hydroponic systems, irrigation systems, etc


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “beer” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H, 24W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 10ft. High Lift, Fountain Pump with 6.5ft. Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Ends Today: Black Friday on Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer + 22% Off AND 15% Back!

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Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer via Adventures in Homebrewing

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Make Better Beer!

Hand crafting beer is a fun and rewarding hobby. The first rule of making better beer is to keep everything that touches the beer clean and sanitized. The Mark II Keg Washer helps to accomplish this task in an easy, efficient, and effective manner.

Save Time, Labor, Space and have fun!

The most labor-intensive and time-consuming task in brewing is cleanup. The Mark II Keg Washer allows you have all your containers and hoses clean by the time your brewing task is done.

Many home brewers set aside containers ?to be cleaned later.? This discourages getting started on the next batch.

The Mark II Keg Washer should be the first piece of equipment you set up and the last thing you put away on brew day or when you transfer your beer from one container to then next.

When transferring beer from one container to the next, we first use the Mark II Keg Washer to sanitize the container that the beer will be transferred to. Then we clean the container that the beer was transferred from.

 

This is awesome!  I have this and like it very much.  It’s one of my favorite pieces of brewing gear.  It’s saved me a lot of time and hassle.  Check out my Hands on Review – beyond the in depth review that includes some mods and hacks.

Black Friday Deal…

Adventures in Homebrewing’ is discounting many items by 22% AND offering double rewards.

About TRIPLE Rewards:

  • Adventures in Homebrewing’s Rewards program typically offers about 5% back. Each qualifying item earns 1 point per dollar. 200 points gets you a $10 discount code.
  • For a limited time, they’re giving triple points back. That equates to about 15% back on most things including many sale items.
  • My contact at AIH says this works on EVERYTHING excluding gift cards.
  • See: Rewards Program Complete Details <<< Important, go to this page to double check that 5x rewards points are still being offered.

22% Off and TRIPLE Rewards

Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer – remember coupon code CYBERBREW to get the deal. Put together a $99 order for free shipping

Briess Munich Dry Malt Extract 3 LBSAdd on $20 of qualifying merchandise (this extract is an outstanding dealand you’ll get free shipping to most US addresses


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Ferroday Stainless Carbonation Cap for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts + Hands on Review

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Forced Carbonation PET Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Stainless Steel PET Bottle Carbonation Cap + O-ring + Gasket

Stainless steel ball lock carbonation cap with barb.  Includes replacement o-ring.

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Highlighted Features
  • Heavy Duty Stainless Carbonation Cap: High quality stainless steel carbonation cap, well made for rust resistance and corrosion-proof. Would last for a long time in good condition. A must have equipment for homebrew Carbonation
  • Great for Homebrew Carbonation/ Cleaning: This ball lock carbonation cap is most used for homemade beverage carbonation, and meanwhile it is great for cleaning beer/ soda/ water/ juice lines. Easy to set up
  • Easy Forced Carbonation Drinks: Ideal for forced carbonation drinks in PET bottles. Fit for most soft drink PET bottles. Just simply attach this cap with a PET bottle and a ball-lock gas disconnect to send CO2 into the bottle for beverage carbonation. Your homemade drinks will be right ready for drinking
  • Food Safe Gasket/ No Leaks: We use premium material for the gaskets and o-rings. High-resilient food safe rubber gaskets seal against the threads and give you no leak connections! We updated our package with 2 more O-rings and 1 more gasket for replacement
  • No Regrets Purchase: Stainless steel made carbonation cap weighs about 3.6oz. If any leaks, please change the O-ring or Gasket with the extra ones. We are committed to offering you high-quality products as well as superior service! Please let us know if there are any problems with this Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap, we will try our best to serve you. Provide technical support

 

Applications:

  • PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers.  Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew.  Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport.  This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
  • Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer.  Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2.  Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
  • Draft Line Cleaning Projects:  I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump ConversionBuilding a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
  • Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

One of the questions that arises on these type of carb caps, is… does it work with both liquid and gas posts?  Some models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts.  For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal.  I’m happy to report that the one I received did indeed work with both liquid and ball lock posts.  Check product description for current specs.

Check out my Hands on Review of this great carb cap.

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Counter Pressure Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Water Stainless Steel PET Bottle Filling Carbonation Cap & O-ring + Flat Gasket – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


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TWO x Lodge Pan Scrapers [Clean Fermenters]

LODGE Grill Pan Scraper 2 Pack

2 Pack Lodge Pan Scrapers


Help clean plastic and stainless steel fermenters…

Credit for this idea goes to Drew Beechum.   Drew is the author of Experimental Brewing, Homebrew All Stars and lots more.  Check out his Author Page at Amazon to learn more about Drew

Drew Says… “An absolutely underrated tool – particularly for getting stubborn Krausen off of stainless without scratching!”


LODGE Grill Pan Scraper 2 Pack – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Tip: Lodge Pan Scrapers for Cleaning Fermenters

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Black Friday on Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer + Cheap Extract To Get Free Shipping

mark ii mark's keg and carboy washer

Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer via Adventures in Homebrewing

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Make Better Beer!

Hand crafting beer is a fun and rewarding hobby. The first rule of making better beer is to keep everything that touches the beer clean and sanitized. The Mark II Keg Washer helps to accomplish this task in an easy, efficient, and effective manner.

Save Time, Labor, Space and have fun!

The most labor-intensive and time-consuming task in brewing is cleanup. The Mark II Keg Washer allows you have all your containers and hoses clean by the time your brewing task is done.

Many home brewers set aside containers ?to be cleaned later.? This discourages getting started on the next batch.

The Mark II Keg Washer should be the first piece of equipment you set up and the last thing you put away on brew day or when you transfer your beer from one container to then next.

When transferring beer from one container to the next, we first use the Mark II Keg Washer to sanitize the container that the beer will be transferred to. Then we clean the container that the beer was transferred from.

 

This is awesome!  I have this and like it very much.  It’s one of my favorite pieces of brewing gear.  It’s saved me a lot of time and hassle.  Check out my Hands on Review – beyond the in depth review that includes some mods and hacks.

Black Friday Deal…

Adventures in Homebrewing’s has launched their early bird Black Friday Sale. It’s a 20% discount on most things sitewide.

BLACK FRIDAY SALE

This works on this great tool and makes it $79.99. Free shipping is in play with a qualifying order.

Use coupon code EARLYBIRD to get the deal.

Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer – remember coupon code EARLYBIRD to get the deal. Put together a $99 order for free shipping

Briess Munich Dry Malt Extract 3 LBSAdd on $20 of qualifying merchandise (this extract is an outstanding dealand you’ll get free shipping to most US addresses


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