brass fittings
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:08 pm
by imacoming
I have a load of brass fittings hanging around. Is there anything wrong with brass compared to copper? I know that the brass has to be cleaned first. Just thought that I would try to use these in my RIMS to cut the cost down.
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:40 pm
by Mylo
Brass contains some lead, to make it more easily machinable. This lead can be temporarily removed from the surface by using a mild acid solution. I think the process is in Rock Candy's book, or online on his website.
Mylo
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:00 pm
by imacoming
I don't see very much brass used in other set ups....why is that
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:53 pm
by Thirsty Mallard
We're freaks who love our stainless steel. At least that's my excuse.
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:00 am
by Lufah
imacoming wrote:I don't see very much brass used in other set ups....why is that
The whole I might be getting lead in my beer thing freaks people out. I have brass on my HLT and it seems fine. Of course I haven't had water tested that has come out of there either.
Take a look here...
http://www.howtobrew.com/appendices/appendixB.html
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:43 am
by Mylo
Yeah, this whole "lead in my beer" thing is blown way out of proportion. I mean, lead never hurt anyone! I think it give a nice metallic bite to my brews. Man, my head is hurting me. I'm really fatigued. What was I talking about again? Oh, yeah....
I like turtles!
Mylo
Re: brass fittings
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:32 pm
by bubbabrewer
Beer or Wort or Hot Liquor never sit on the brass for very long anyway. It's just passing through. I have a headach too dammit.
Re: brass fittings
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:17 pm
by Bugeater
John Palmer talks about this at length in the Metallurgy episode of Brew Strong. Give it a listen and it will answer all your questions. That is, of course, if it is posted yet.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company