I am about to use a Plate and Frame and was wondering what processes brewers are following for sterilizing, both pre and post filtering.
I read the manual for our filter and it says I can sterilize with hot water from my HLT until each bleed valve is dispensing ~180* water. Then, to reduce foaming, I am supposed to cool down the filter with 'clean' cold water. I don't have 'clean' cold water. I've read posts here where folks are following this, but how do you know your cold water is sterile?
Also, I was planning on backflushing the filter from the HLT after filtration, and then pumping sanitizer into it, closing the valves and covering it with a grill cover. It will be used 1-2 times per week to start off. Thoughts?
Thanks
I read the manual for our filter and it says I can sterilize with hot water from my HLT until each bleed valve is dispensing ~180* water. Then, to reduce foaming, I am supposed to cool down the filter with 'clean' cold water. I don't have 'clean' cold water. I've read posts here where folks are following this, but how do you know your cold water is sterile?
Also, I was planning on backflushing the filter from the HLT after filtration, and then pumping sanitizer into it, closing the valves and covering it with a grill cover. It will be used 1-2 times per week to start off. Thoughts?
Thanks
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