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Offline troybinso

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Floaties in Sani-clean
« on: December 18, 2013, 09:00:14 pm »
I was going to add on to the cloudy star-san thread, but I think this is a little different.

I like to us sani-clean (the no-foam version of star-san) for certain applications, but I have noticed that if it sits for a few days in a covered bucket, floating coagulated parts form. I am not sure what it is, but I don't like it. They mostly seem to settle down to the bottom of the bucket, but are easily roused. The pH is still in the appropriate range for effective sanitation, but I would like to know what this stuff is, and if it affects the normal usage of the product.

Any ideas?

Offline piszkiewiczp

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Re: Floaties in Sani-clean
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2013, 10:00:49 pm »
It must have something to do with the mineral content of the water. Saniclean will cloud up on me after a day or two when mixed with Chicago tap water. It will stay clear if I use distilled (dehumidifier collections) water.

Offline In The Sand

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Re: Floaties in Sani-clean
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2013, 05:31:55 am »
+1 on distilled water
Trey W.