lamensterms Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hey guys, I usually order most of my brew supplies online - ingredients, equipment and cleaning supplies. I've run out of sodium perc, and have picked up some Brigalow Home Brew Bottle Washing Powder, which is apparently 97.5% Alkaline Salts. I'm planning on using this until I restock the sodium perc. I'll wash with the Brigalow Powder, rinse & then sanitise with Star San. Just wondering... what is/are "Alkaline Salts"? Wikipedia says that sodium perc is an alkaline salt. Does anyone know if the Brigalow powder is, in fact sodium perc? Thanks for the help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 It should say on the bottle what it is, but I used to have some and I'm pretty sure it's sodium metabisulphite, which is also an alkaline salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthog Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 The Brigalow "Bottle Washing Powder" is only described on the label as Alkaline Salts. It is a hot water wash, then rinse product. This is not Sodium Percarbonate and is not used as a sterilizer. If you were to wash a glass in it and not rinse, you will pour a very flat beer. The Brigalow "Sodium Metabisulphite" is a cold water, then cold water rinse sterilizer. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Maybe it's sodium hydroxide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I was under the impression it was Sodium Metabisulphite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 32 minutes ago, The Captain1525230099 said: I was under the impression it was Sodium Metabisulphite That's what I thought too but maybe not. It could be percarbonate, you can use it with hot water and a hot water rinse is far more effective at removing the residue than cold water. It also is not a steriliser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamensterms Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thanks a lot for the replies and info. As Worthog mentioned... Brigalow also sell Sodium Metabisulphite (though they call it Sodium Metabisulphate) - which suggest that the bottle wash powder could be something else. I've emailed Brigalow - will let you guys know if they know what it is haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 There's one I forgot, it could be sodium metasilicate. Bloody hell, you google 'alkaline salts' and a whole heap of websites on that bullshit alkaline diet crap pop up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamensterms Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Otto Von Blotto said: Bloody hell, you google 'alkaline salts' and a whole heap of websites on that bullshit alkaline diet crap pop up It's important to stay alkaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 We already do anyway. I'm sure those idiots aren't doing themselves any great harm but they're not doing any good either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 3:23 PM, lamensterms said: It's important to stay alkaline Hello. I'm Muzz and I'm an alkalinic. It's been 3 weeks since my last ph imbalance..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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