Using Town Water for Sanitizing

Sobeys · Post by **Sobeys** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:56 pm

When sanitizing, I put starsan an in my primary fermenter and add hot water. I dump anything in the foam that I need sanitized. Town water has cholorine. I know I don't need to rinse but I use the same water to rinse sometimes. Had a couple of bad batches and wondering if the chlorine water could be the culprit.

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:05 pm

If you're using StarSan I believe you're only supposed to use room temp or colder water. I used Amherst town water with StarSan and have never had any issues.

derek · Post by **derek** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:18 am

jeffsmith wrote:If you're using StarSan I believe you're only supposed to use room temp or colder water.

Definitely says "cold" water.

amartin · Post by **amartin** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:05 am

I use bleach in water as my sanitizer, and then rinse with tap water. I haven't had a lot of sanitation issues, so I don't think the chlorine is hurting you there.

KMcK · Post by **KMcK** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:12 am

What town are you in and where's the water supply located?

Sobeys · Post by **Sobeys** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:10 am

Using Truro town water.

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