Sanitizing the water system
I see that information about sanitizing the water system has turned to some peoples opinion on whether they think it needs to be done. Because everybody's circumstances vary it is sometimes practical ...
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TechWriter wrote:
So give us a link to the type of iodine you use.
mike-s wrote:
Just Google "iodophor." This is probably the most popular and easily found. Very popular with homebrewers. So too is organic acid based StarSan, which I mentioned previously.
Manufacturer info for the first link (BTF Iodophor Sanitizer) says "Do NOT dump into sewers, on the ground or into any body of water."
The second, StarSan, states "contact with soft metals, rubber, and plastic should be kept to a minimum".
Both of these are sanitizers, not disinfectants, so they reduce bacteria, viruses, & fungi, but they don't kill them.
