MiniBrew

Are Minibrew Plastic Fermenters And Tanks Permeable?

The short answer is no, they are not. To determine if HDPE plastic is permeable there are two things to consider; the thickness of the plastic and pressure. The outside air pressure is not enough pressure for air to pass through the walls of the tank to the inside. From the inside, one could create enough pressure. However, the tank would probably burst. A thin walled tank may breathe like a wood cask.

Can You Scratch The Minibrew Tanks?

Of course, everything scratches…. including stainless steel. Our HDPE has a thin layer of plastic that can be penetrated with a sharp knife. If this happens to your tank the problem can be easily solved. You can use a dull knife to reduce the sides of the scratch. You can also use a small propane torch and slowly brush the flame over the scratch.

Are The Minibrew Plastic Tanks Certified By The FDA?

The answer is yes! The plastic used for our Minibrew tanks is certified by the FDA as food grade. If HDPE plastic was not pure hospitals, researcher laboratories and everyone else that needs a sterile environment would not choose HDPE.

What Cleaning Agents And Sterilization Agents Can I Use?

Our tanks are easy to clean and sterilize. All popular cleaning and sterilizing agents can be used on our plastic fermenters. They will not harm the inert plastic material. Another method I use is hot water heated to 180 degrees. The heat will sink into the plastic and all parts, killing any bacteria. This procedure also works great with stainless. I can’t mention this enough.