Category Archives: Sanitation

Four x 24 Oz Heavy Duty Spray Bottles + Star San Tips & Tricks

Plastic Spray Bottle (4 Pack, 24 Oz, All-Purpose) Heavy Duty Spraying Bottles Leak Proof Mist Empty Water Bottle for Cleaning Solution Planting Pet with Adjustable Nozzle and Measurements

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ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE - From a fine mist to a solid stream, the sprayer can be easily adjusted to suit your needs. Be prepared to tackle any job with a simple twist of the nozzle! Avoid waste with our extra-long tube that'll spray every last drop out!
CHEMICAL RESISTANT - The heavy duty 24 oz (about 700 ml) sprayer bottle is chemically resistant to hold up against harsh chemicals and solvents. On the side of each bottle is a checklist to stay organized and remain informed as to what the bottle contains. (Also comes with labels to meet your need)
UPGRADED SPRAY HEAD & LEAK PROOF - Our sprayer features a long lasting polypropylene spray head, tight and secure cap closure, internal cap gasket, 302 stainless steel spring and a precision valve and piston, for a no clog and no leak experience; A proven and reliable no leak venting system primes quickly and stays primed.
HOUSEHOLD-COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL USES - Our spray bottles for multi purpose uses. Use them for cleaning solutions around the house, bleach spray, pet / cat / dog training, lawn and garden, misting and watering plants, succulents, herbs, ironing, laundry, car detailing, janitorial. Make your own homemade diy cleaner mister or just use with water to cool yourself.
BETTER TRIGGER DESIGN - The unique design 4-finger trigger makes your fingers rest easily on it and the bottle fit comfortably in your hand, eliminating hand fatigue; Adjustable red nozzle turns easily letting you switch from mist, stream or to off; Pull trigger has a short effortless squeeze reducing finger fatigue.

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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.

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

Uineko Plastic Spray Bottle (4 Pack, 24 Oz, All-Purpose) Heavy Duty Spraying Bottles Leak Proof Mist Empty Water Bottle for Cleaning Solution Planting Pet with Adjustable Nozzle and Measurements – 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

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic

Five Star - 6022b_ - Star San - 32 Ounce - High Foaming Sanitizer

E.C. Kraus Star San, 8 oz.

Five star Star San Acid Sanitizer for Surface Sanitation, 32oz

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15 x 10ml Syringes + Star San Tips & Tricks

15 x Syringes

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VALUE PACK - This package includes 15 medicine syringes for children 10ml each, oral syringe with cover. (No Needle)
DISPOSABLE - The syringes are disposable, for single use only.
STERILE - Each syringe is individually sealed.
SYRINGE ONLY - These syringes are with a Luer slip tip; it does not have a needle.
MULTI-USE - These syringes are not only for medicine; they can also be for industrial use and even for cake decorating.

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Why would these have anything to do with homebrewing, you ask? Great question. These are an easy way to measure 6 mL of Star San. Put 6 mL of Star San in 1 gallon of distilled water and you’ve got sanitizing solution. Fill up a spray bottle and you’re ready to sanitize for pennies a batch. See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines

At 3 ml, you’d need two syringes to get to 6 mL for 1 gallon of solution.

Oral Syringe â€“ Syringes with Covers by Care Touch – Great for Oral Medicine and Home Care, 10 Ml, 15 Count (Pack of 1) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Five Star - 6022b_ - Star San - 32 Ounce - High Foaming Sanitizer

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic

E.C. Kraus Star San, 8 oz.

Five star Star San Acid Sanitizer for Surface Sanitation, 32oz

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Four x 24 Oz Heavy Duty Spray Bottles + Star San Tips & Tricks

Plastic Spray Bottle (4 Pack, 24 Oz, All-Purpose) Heavy Duty Spraying Bottles Leak Proof Mist Empty Water Bottle for Cleaning Solution Planting Pet with Adjustable Nozzle and Measurements

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Highlighted Features

ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE - From a fine mist to a solid stream, the sprayer can be easily adjusted to suit your needs. Be prepared to tackle any job with a simple twist of the nozzle! Avoid waste with our extra-long tube that'll spray every last drop out!
CHEMICAL RESISTANT - The heavy duty 24 oz (about 700 ml) sprayer bottle is chemically resistant to hold up against harsh chemicals and solvents. On the side of each bottle is a checklist to stay organized and remain informed as to what the bottle contains. (Also comes with labels to meet your need)
UPGRADED SPRAY HEAD & LEAK PROOF - Our sprayer features a long lasting polypropylene spray head, tight and secure cap closure, internal cap gasket, 302 stainless steel spring and a precision valve and piston, for a no clog and no leak experience; A proven and reliable no leak venting system primes quickly and stays primed.
HOUSEHOLD-COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL USES - Our spray bottles for multi purpose uses. Use them for cleaning solutions around the house, bleach spray, pet / cat / dog training, lawn and garden, misting and watering plants, succulents, herbs, ironing, laundry, car detailing, janitorial. Make your own homemade diy cleaner mister or just use with water to cool yourself.
BETTER TRIGGER DESIGN - The unique design 4-finger trigger makes your fingers rest easily on it and the bottle fit comfortably in your hand, eliminating hand fatigue; Adjustable red nozzle turns easily letting you switch from mist, stream or to off; Pull trigger has a short effortless squeeze reducing finger fatigue.

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

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 - 6022b_ - Star San - 32 Ounce - High Foaming Sanitizer

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic

E.C. Kraus Star San, 8 oz.

Five star Star San Acid Sanitizer for Surface Sanitation, 32oz

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Ends Today: Flash Sale… Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer – $79.99 w/Coupon

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.

Save 20%…

Adventures in Homebrewing has a short 20% off Flash Sale going on
Stacks With Free Shipping: Adventures in Homebrewing is offering free shipping on most orders of $99 or more to addresses in the contiguous US.
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Flash Sale! 20% off at AIH

Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer – remember promo code FLASH20

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Star San Tips – Materials Compatibility + Do Not Soak

Star San is my homebrew sanitizer of choice. When mixed properly, it’s food safe and no rinse. Required contact time is five minutes. It has worked very well for me for quite some time and I’m convinced that it’s one of the most economical solutions available if you’re using the “Spray Bottle Method” outlined here.

Star San Materials Compatibility

When Valuebrew released FDA Rated EPDM Keg O-Rings I did some digging on EPDM and learned that it’s pretty cool stuff. EPDM is the choice of many professional brewers and has some real advantages over silicone. One of the big ones is a much lower permeability. That means they seal better and since they’re less porous they are more resistant to absorbing off-smells and off-flavors.

Anyway, that’s the back story behind this section. While researching EPDM I found some nice materials compatibility charts showing what materials were compatible with what chemicals. Nice!

Five Star - 6022b_ - Star San - 32 Ounce - High Foaming Sanitizer

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic

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This made me wonder, what about Star San and PBW??

I reached out to Five Star Chemicals for some information on the subject. Unfortunately, a comprehensive run-down of compatibility was not available at the time I reached out to them.

I received this response from Ryan Alcala at Five Star Chemicals… “When it comes to our products they are compatible with stainless steel, glass, and rubber. They are not however compatible with softer metals like copper and aluminum.”

There are lots of materials we use that aren’t specifically listed in that list. I’m guessing both Star San and PBW have good compatibility with many of the materials we use. But, without a resource outlining materials compatibility, there is no definitive answer.

I can tell you from personal experience that Star San dissolved a plastic gallon jug that I had used for storage. It took a long time, but it started to dissolve the plastic. What kind of plastic was the jug?… I don’t know. But Star San was not compatible with that plastic for that amount of time. That Star San solution had dissolved plastic in it. This is why I went to glass jugs.

That story is an illustration to make the point that just because we can’t see something happening doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Is Star San or PBW breaking down keg components, tubing and more? I don’t know.

Personally, I’m going to try to limit contact time for both Star San and PBW as much as possible. Minimizing contact time will minimize any negative affects these chemicals have on homebrew gear.

Do Not… Soak

My initial thought is compatible = compatible. But… there’s also a time component. Just because Star San is compatible with a material doesn’t mean it’s compatible for any conceivable length of time.

From my contact at Five Star Chemicals… “Star San is an acid based sanitizer so if you are just leaving a piece of equipment soaking in it for hours it will eventually damage it”

Contact time for Star San is five minutes. That’s about how long you should leave a part sitting in Star San. Excessive time can cause damage.

Two materials that are an exception to this are stainless steel and glass.

But… Star San Comes In a Plastic Container

Yes, Star San does come in a plastic container. If everything you use in your home brewery is made from the same formulation at the same quality and then… you’re probably good to go. But… it’s not. There are all sorts of formulations (and quality) out there. Five Star’s official recommendation is to stick to Star San’s contact time.

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This write-up is part of my Star San Resource Post – Jump To This Section

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Bar5F Heavy Duty Spray Bottles, 2 Count + Star San Tips & Tricks

2 x Spray Bottles

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Your choice for general cleansing and auto detailing tasks. Proven and reliable system primes quickly and stay primed
Ergonomic Design - Ergonomic Design - Spray bottle lets the sprayer rest comfortably in your hand and lessening hand fatigue
House, Commercial, Industrial Uses - All purpose. Our multi purpose spray bottles have an excellent chemical compatibility
Durable - Our 16 ounce heavy duty impact resistance spray bottles are made from HDPE plastic. Hold up against auto detailing chemicals and cleansing solutions. Not recommended for bleach.
Refill, Clean and Disinfect with BAR5F. Manufacturer Product ID: B10H21. Bottle made in USA

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Related: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle – that details the “spray bottle technique” of easily and effectively sanitizing for pennies a batch.

Bar5F Plastic Spray Bottles, Leak Proof, Empty 16 oz. Value Pack of 2 for Chemical and Cleaning Solutions, Adjustable Head Sprayer Fine to Stream – 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.

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New Oak Barrels – variety of sizes, worldwide shipping

eBay Seller nopal_verde sells a variety of oak barrels in a range of sizes. Free engraving is available on some offerings. These ship from Mexico, but shipping charges are generally reasonable to the US. They also ship worldwide.

Check the seller’s eBay listings for current price, description and availability.

The smaller sizes could be dual purpose. You could mature a whiskey in it first. After that you have a used whiskey barrel you can use to age a barrel stout or other homebrew.

nopal_verde’s barrel offerings

Check Out Our Resource Post on Sourcing Barrels…

Whiskey Barrels for Homebrewing!

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Hands On Review: Chemical Guys Chemical Resistant Heavy Duty Bottle & Sprayer + Star San Tips & Tricks

The Spray Bottle Method of Sanitizing With Star San

I’ve long been an advocate of the Spray Bottle Method of sanitizing with Star San. This technique is easy, effective and stretches Star San out so that one bottle lasts for many batches.

See My Star San Tips and Tricks for lots more about this great technique.

I purchased this bottle in 2015 to help me sanitize homebrew equipment using the Spray Bottle Method.

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Chemical Guys Acc_130 Professional Chemical Resistant Heavy Duty Bottle and Sprayer, 32 oz from Chemical Guys – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Shop Around – Search Amazon for “chemical resistant spray bottle”

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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

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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.

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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 - 6022b_ - Star San - 32 Ounce - High Foaming Sanitizer

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic

E.C. Kraus Star San, 8 oz.

Five star Star San Acid Sanitizer for Surface Sanitation, 32oz

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Kegland Bucket Blaster… $63.99 + free shipping

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.

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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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Keg Connection Cleaning & Sanitation Sale – Save 25% + Premium Refurbished Kegs Available

For a limited time Keg Connection is discounting their entire lineup of cleaners and sanitizers by 25%.
Use coupon code CLEAN25 to get the deal
Shipping is a flat rate no matter how many you order to most US addresses.

Homebrew Cleaner and Sanitizer Sale at Keg Connection – remember promo code CLEAN25

+ Keg Connection Says… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reviews Are In – BEST KEGS EVER

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

Add on $20 of qualifying merchandise (this extract is an outstanding deal) and you’ll get free shipping to most US addresses

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Chemical Guys 16 Oz Chemical Resistant Spray Bottle with Heavy Duty Sprayer + Star San Tips

Chemical Guys ACC15 Bottle with Heavy Duty Sprayer

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Chemical-resistant Detailing product bottle
This bottle comes with a heavy duty, high output sprayer head
Pumps out 1.3 ml of product per stroke; 40% more than standard sprayers
16 oz. bottle capacity for professional Detailing in any situation

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

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EIGHT x Chemical Resistant Heavy Duty Spray Bottles + Star San Tips & Tricks

Chemical Resistant Heavy Duty Spray Bottles

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[ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE]: From a spray to a solid stream, the sprayer can be easily adjusted to suit your needs. Be prepared to tackle any job with a simple twist of the nozzle! Avoid waste with our extra-long tube that'll spray every last drop out!
[CHEMICAL RESISTANT]: The heavy duty 32 oz (about 900 ml) plastic spray bottle is chemically resistant to hold up against harsh chemicals and solvents.
[UPGRADED SPRAY HEAD & LEAK PROOF]: Our sprayer features a long lasting polypropylene spray head, tight and secure cap closure, internal cap gasket, 302 stainless steel spring and a precision valve and piston, for a no clog and no leak experience; A proven and reliable no leak venting system primes quickly and stays primed.
[HOUSEHOLD-COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL USES]: Our plastic spray bottles have multi-purpose uses. Use them for cleaning solutions around the house, pet, cat, lawn and garden, misting and watering plants, succulents, herbs, ironing, laundry, car detailing, janitorial. Make your own homemade DIY cleaner mister or just use with water to cool yourself.
[BETTER TRIGGER DESIGN]: The unique design 4-finger trigger makes your fingers rest easily on it and the bottle fit comfortably in your hand, eliminating hand fatigue; Adjustable nozzle turns easily letting you switch from spray, stream or to off; Pull trigger has a short effortless squeeze reducing finger fatigue.

Learn More

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

SupplyAID BDL-A0026 HDPE Heavy Duty Leak Proof, Plastic Spray Bottles, with Adjustable Non-Clogging Nozzle, For Commercial, Industrial, Household and Gardening Use, Measurements in Ounces, 8 Pack – 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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Black Friday on Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer + Cheap Extract To Get Free Shipping

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!

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.

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

Add on $20 of qualifying merchandise (this extract is an outstanding deal) and you’ll get free shipping to most US addresses

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16 Oz Star San Homebrew Sanitizer + Why I think this size is plenty large enough

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer

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

HIGH FOAMING- This sanitizer produces foam with little agitation for penetration into those cracks and crevices of equipment
CONVENIENT NO-RINSE FORMULA- With only a 30 second contact time, this sanitizer doesn’t need to be rinsed off When left to dry on stainless steel at certain concentrations, it will passivate and protect the equipment
SAFE AND EASY TO USE – Comes in an easy dosing dual-neck bottle with built-in measurements
EFFECTIVE ON MANY SURAFACES- Great for use on carboys, kegs, fermentors, kettles, brewing systems, chillers, and heat exchangers
USED BY PROFESSIONALS- Many craft brewers choose Star San as their sanitizer of choice in order to make good beer

Star San is my sanitizer of choice. It is effective, food safe and no-rinse. It is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method. See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

I think this size is plenty….

Considering the shelf life of Star San concentrate is 1 to 2 years, If you’re using the Spray Bottle Method [See: Tip: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle], I generally recommend purchasing the 8 ounce size. 8 ounces of concentrate yields about 39 gallons of mixed solution. The spray bottle method is very efficient, so you don’t end up using much sanitizer per batch. Let’s say you use 1/4 gallon (which I personally think is high) for each batch, the 8 ounces size yields enough mixed solution for around 157 batches. That figures to about 13 batches per month over a 1 year period. If you use 1/8 gallon (which I think is more realistic) that equates to about 26 batches per month over a 1 year period. The larger 16 and 32 ounces sizes may be a lower cost per ounce, but if you’re unable to use it within Star San’s shelf life, you’ll just be throwing sanitizer away or using less effective past date sanitizer. Getting a smaller bottle more often means your Star San is fresher.

Those estimations are for 8 ounces, double the numbers for 16 ounces.

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15 x 10ml Syringes + Star San Tips & Tricks

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At 3 ml, you’d need two syringes to get to 6 mL for 1 gallon of solution.

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Your choice for general cleansing and auto detailing tasks. Proven and reliable system primes quickly and stay primed
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Related: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle – that details the “spray bottle technique” of easily and effectively sanitizing for pennies a batch.

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Regular Replacement:

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

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