how long to keep sanitizer

[tonyt]

How long do y'all keep sanitizer?
I make up a gallon, put some in a spray bottle and tend to keep it longer and longer. I used to make a new gallon for every kit, but with 6 kits going at one time I just reuse it till it's gone. The sprayer seems to make it last much longer. The only time I actually pour any down the drain is after rinsing bottles prior to bottling.

 

[PeterZ]

Take a whiff of the bottle when you open it. If it knocks you on your a** it is still good. Mine lasts several months in a sealed jug.

 

[ibglowin]

+1 on that!

 

[Rocky]

Ah, yes, the old "sniff test" is the way to go.


As long as we are on the subject, let me ask how much k-meta you guys put in one gallon of water for sanitizing. I have seen recommendations of anywhere from 1 t. to 3 T. which is quite a range. What do you guys do?

 

[robie]

Ah, yes, the old "sniff test" is the way to go.


As long as we are on the subject, let me ask how much k-meta you guys put in one gallon of water for sanitizing. I have seen recommendations of anywhere from 1 t. to 3 T. which is quite a range. What do you guys do?

Always 3 tablespoons

 

[Waldo]

3-4 Tablespoons is what I use

 

[tonyt]

Two ounces by weight, I think that is supposed to be the same as 3 Tbl.

 

[ibglowin]

50 grams for this wine making chemist.

 

[PeterZ]

3 Tb. I may be be a chemist, but I am also a cook!

 

[ibglowin]

The coefficient of variation is to much for me...........

 

[PeterZ]

My kitchen scale is only accurate to 0.5g. I could use my reloading powder scale, measuring out 771gr. It is accurate to 0.1gr. That, however, is way too much like work.

 

[Brent2489]

Peter, Wouldn't you worry about the saltpeter causing issues in the wine (taste) or after drinking the wine (in bed) if you used the reloader?!?!?