Keg and Carboy Washer

Comment by Jeff Louella on October 18, 2009 at 10:10pm

This is a great video. Did you just run plain water through it? Would you run water with PBW or OxyClean through it or do you think just water is good enough?

Comment by Sam Scott on October 18, 2009 at 10:53pm

I don't think plain-water is enough...

For the video I was just using plain water. When cleaning kegs/carboys I use 4 tablespoons of PBW to 5 gallons of water (OxiClean would work well too). Starting with hot water is best as PBW and OxiClean are much more effective at higher temps. Also, PBW doesn't foam as much when hot. If I start with cold water I put a dropper full of foam-control in the bucket. The pump is water-cooled so in a closed system like this, the water will heat up after the pumps been on a while. I've gone from about 70F to 110F in about an hour.

Comment by Brother Benny (aka Carl) on October 21, 2009 at 1:09pm

Sam you rock. I think we will have rename you though, Inspector Brew Gadget. :) See you soon.

Comment by Steve "Brother Wheels" Wieland on October 21, 2009 at 1:22pm

OK, so I think I'll expand on this and put it on a 30 gallon can, use a 3 HP pump and wash 10 kegs at once :-) LOOKS GREAT AS IS!! Thanks!

Comment by Brian Murphy on January 30, 2010 at 3:07pm

I would love a part list for your build to be posted as well.

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