question about cutting racking canes

[olusteebus]

I would like to make my racking canes shorter so that I could store them in a bucket with kmeta. I was thinking I could put them together with vinyl tubing. Anyone ever do that.

 

[Runningwolf]

If you can find a hose tight enough to connect them I don't see a problem. Perhaps storing them in a pvc tube might be another answer.

 

[richmke]

I have an old cooler that has a latch that seals it shut. I put an open container of na-meta solution in the cooler, and store other stuff around it. It is the sulfur gas that keeps everything sanitized. Note: I have noticed that the sulfur eats away at some stuff, so not everything goes in the cooler for long-term.

 

[olusteebus]

I do have an old cooler, may use that

thanks

 

[Pumpkinman]

I'd soak them in Star San, at least you won't blow up your lungs when you open that cooler!

 

[jamesngalveston]

i dont store, its to easy to rinse/clean before i use and after I use. takes maybe 40 seconds

 

[olusteebus]

i dont store, its to easy to rinse/clean before i use and after I use. takes maybe 40 seconds

I rinse them after each use with hot water and starsan and or Kmeta. However, my tubing looks nasty inside. I often put a cotton ball in them and blow it through. I am just going to replace my tubing.

 

[ShelleyDickison]

My husband gave me one of his extra rifle barrel cleaning rods. A little bit of paper towel on the end and it works great.

 

[BernardSmith]

I rinse them after each use with hot water and starsan and or Kmeta. However, my tubing looks nasty inside. I often put a cotton ball in them and blow it through. I am just going to replace my tubing.

Tubing is inexpensive. Why not simply replace it when it shows wear or staining? For the sake of a few dollars you could spoil gallons of wine and months of anticipation.

 

[olusteebus]

I agree Bernard, I am just gong to go get several feet. I do like the rifle cleaning rod idea so that I don't have to replace my tubing every use.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/hop...31?N=16240815&Ntt=rifle+cleaning+rods&Ntk=All

 

[olusteebus]

Got me a rifle cleaning rod and some swabs. gonna use my cooler and I will feel much better about my tubing and canes.

Thanks to all.