Flux, and my wort.

[hedonist91]

Hey, I'm really really new to the whole plumbing thing, and I just soldered copper tubing together for my HERMS. I was getting sick of the compression fittings and I just wanted something prettier.

I know this is probably a stupid question, but with flux residue on the inside of the coil, shouldn't I be concerned? Will a certain amount of flushing the coil out take care of my worries?

It looks and smells like poo, so I'm worried about off flavors or whatever. I know, it's used in a lot of the joints in my home for water we use for just about everything, i just need some enlightenment.

Thanks zymurgists!

 

[BargainFittings]

Run some cleaner through it several times and then flush with hot water until it runs clean.

Oxyclean or pbw will clean it out.

 

[hedonist91]

cool, thanks-just did that actually, no taste nuthin. Thanks again