What's your pump cleaning regimen?

[sch21c]

As I sit here waiting for UPS to deliver my new March 815 SS pump (to replace an older pump on my single tier RIMS system), I was wondering if I'm using best practices during my clean up. Post-brew I've typically run PBW through the pump (and RIMS tube) for 5-10 minutes, then flush with water.

What are you doing (pre- and post-brew) with respect to pump cleaning?

 

[IvanTheTerribrew]

Since pumps are easy to take apart w just a screwdriver usually I actually take it all apart and scrub it clean and then let it air dry. I wouldn't just run stuff through it because I would worry about it not drying properly


- ISM NRP

 

[govner1]

As I sit here waiting for UPS to deliver my new March 815 SS pump (to replace an older pump on my single tier RIMS system), I was wondering if I'm using best practices during my clean up. Post-brew I've typically run PBW through the pump (and RIMS tube) for 5-10 minutes, then flush with water.



What are you doing (pre- and post-brew) with respect to pump cleaning?

I run StarSan through my pump before use. After brewing, chilling, etc. I use reserved hot water w/Sani Cleanse are run several gallons through the pump from my HLT to my BK. Then I use this for initial cleanup of my BK.


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[processhead]

I also circulate PBW solution through my entire system including the RIMS tube at 140 degrees for 30 minutes followed by clean water also at 140 degrees for another 30 minutes.

I have enough tubing adapters so that I circulate the cleaning solutions through my CFC at the same time.