No chill cubes

[mcgarryb]

How often do "no chillers" replace their cube? Mine is getting quite discolored and can't seem to get it clean. After my boil I whirlpool for 10 minutes and let suit for 10 minutes and then straight into cube so still probably over 90 degrees. All advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks Brian

 

[duncbrewer]

IF it got scratched or damaged on the inside and I thought I couldn't get it sterile or I got an infection and suspected this part of the brew chain.

 

[growler]

Eventually the temp cycling will render the HDPE brittle and it will crack... just like the UV effects from sunlight. My advice is to keep checking the pliability of the cubes and replace once they get "stiffer".

Subjective I know, but better than filling a cube, then having it crack, then having a very bad day..... From experience.

G.

 

[YAPN]

I'll be using these next brew day...

https://www.kegland.com.au/20l-hot-fill-wine-wort-cask-bladder-hot-cube-alternative-irradiated.html