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Is the cloudiness really a problem, or is StarSan really still good to go as long as the pH is below 3.4 regardless of cloudiness?
I believe it's 3, not 3.4.
If you're having problems getting distilled or RO water just sit a bucket outside the next time it rains. It won't have any minerals in it plus you will get a jumpstart on the low pH.
Quote from: denny on June 05, 2011, 12:24:55 pmI believe it's 3, not 3.4.You are correct sir!Also, mixed per the label instructions with my tap water, which is darn near distilled to begin with, it comes in at about 1.8 pH and takes a couple weeks sitting out in an open bucket to get above 3.0.
I would go RO or DI water. I guess you could always try phosphoric acid since it is essentially tasteless. I think the lactic and vinegar flavors may be left behind?
Quote from: hoser on June 04, 2011, 08:46:06 amI would go RO or DI water. I guess you could always try phosphoric acid since it is essentially tasteless. I think the lactic and vinegar flavors may be left behind?Isn't Starsan made from phosphoric acid?
Quote from: a10t2 on June 05, 2011, 02:40:06 pmQuote from: denny on June 05, 2011, 12:24:55 pmI believe it's 3, not 3.4.You are correct sir!Also, mixed per the label instructions with my tap water, which is darn near distilled to begin with, it comes in at about 1.8 pH and takes a couple weeks sitting out in an open bucket to get above 3.0.Y'all may be right. I thought I heard the 3.4 number in the interview with the owner of Five Star on The Brewing Network, but I may misremember that.