HLT and Steril Water

[Mills]

How long does water have to be above 160-165 F to be considered sterile, or can it even be sterilized at that temp?

Thanks,
Mills

[Thirsty_Monk]

How long does water have to be above 160-165 F to be considered sterile, or can it even be sterilized at that temp?

Thanks,
Mills

You autoclave at 250F at 15 psi for 15 minutes = sterile.

[beejay]

How long does water have to be above 160-165 F to be considered sterile, or can it even be sterilized at that temp?

Thanks,
Mills

Those temps are more of pasteurization temps.

[Scott M]

Steril water is boilded (212 degrees F) for 15 minutes.