Small scratches in old black fermenter - ok to use?

jd · Post by jd » Sunday Oct 22, 2006 3:54 pm

One of my old fermenters has heaps of scratches in it - not deep gouges but big enough to see and feel. I've read about scratches being a good source for getting bugs in the brew.

Is it too risky to use, or will a good soak in napisan followed by a hit with Morgans Sanitize make it ok?

Tipsy · Post by **Tipsy** » Sunday Oct 22, 2006 4:08 pm

For the price of a new fermenter, I'd get a new one.

lethaldog · Post by **lethaldog** » Sunday Oct 22, 2006 4:15 pm

Tipsy wrote:For the price of a new fermenter, I'd get a new one.

Id have to agree with that, it may be ok but its to late once it stuffs a brew, for peace of mind your better off chucking it

OldEvan · Post by **OldEvan** » Sunday Oct 22, 2006 5:38 pm

1 fermenter: $25
1 batch of beer: $15-20

I would buy a new one, as one lost batch wastes almost as much money as the shiny new fermenter would cost.