Mouldy Filter Cartridge

[Wadey]

Hi Folks

I used my new beer filter over xmas and just went to use it again and found mould spots on it. It must have still had some moisture in it and I would say the humidity in Brisbane over xmas didn't help. I have it soaking in napisan do you think that will get rid of the bloody mould? Anyone have any better suggestions or had the same issue?

Cheers Wadey

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Get some peroxide from the chemist and soak it if the nappi-san wont shift it. If all else fails, bleach then rinse with hot water

 

[Wadey]

Ta mate, will see how it looks after 24 hous in napisan, fingers crossed.

 

[QldKev]

I'd soak it in vinegar first, the acid will kill of the spores. Then a good soak in nappi-san to make it clean again.

 

[squirt in the turns]

I've had this before. A good long (like days) soak in Napisan did it, with the solution being refreshed a few times. Kev's vinegar first suggestion probably would have been a good idea too.

 

[Wadey]

Thanks guys I'm hoping napisan will do it, will see how it looks tomorrow then might give the vinegar a go. Lesson learnt, should have made sue it was 100% dry. Got a shock when I grabbed it out this morning and I was all set to go too.

 

[razz]

After cleaning and drying I store mine in the freezer. Rolled in foil and then into a ziplock bag.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Can depend on how bad the mould is . Some times it can leave a pink stain, and you will never get rid of that pink stain.

I know this from bitter experience :angry:

 

[squirt in the turns]

Can depend on how bad the mould is . Some times it can leave a pink stain, and you will never get rid of that pink stain.

I know this from bitter experience :angry:

Is the pink stain actually harmful?

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Well...I am still alive.....

Its just leaves a stain on plastics.My old esky tun had a few pink stains on there for a few years.