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    I just started to notice a white sticky residue in some of my tanks after CIP cycle. It mainly resides on the bottom of the tank or on protrusions into the tanks, such as thermowells. I also just installed a CIP system and noticed the same residue in the caustic brink. I have been using five star chemicals, specifically starline, acid #5 and starzene. I fear it may be my brew hose starting to deteriorate. Is there any way to substantiate this without having to replace all my brew hose. I know I could cut off an end of one of my hoses to inspect it, but I don't own a banding tool to clamp the ferrule back on. Anyone else experienced this?

    Justin Moore
    Red Lodge Ales Brewing Co.
    Justin Moore
    Head Brewer of Good Times
    Red Lodge Ales Brewing Co.
    Red Lodge, MT 59068

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    First, check with 5-Star. They have some intelligent people on staff. For your hose, scrape the inside with an ice tea spoon or similar long thing.

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      C & R

      HI:
      If you go to the search engine and enter the request, you will find lot's
      of good answers. The cause of your problem could have many factors:
      * is CO2 all out of tank (very important factor)
      * temperature of make-up water
      * pre-condition of the tank

      I would call other cleaning material suppliers too; loeffler Chemical, Birko,
      Wayne Chemical.

      Fred

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