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Chippy_Tea · Apr 26, 2015

I normally use KwiK Clear or Clear it but i cannot get KwiK Clear locally and Clear it only has a month shelf life once opened, i never use it all in a month so its a waste of money.

I am now trying Vin Clear powdered finings, has anyone here used this and if so is it as good as the packet says?

stevej · Apr 26, 2015

Chippy_Tea said:
I normally use KwiK Clear or Clear it but i cannot get KwiK Clear locally and Clear it only has a month shelf life once opened, i never use it all in a month so its a waste of money.

I am now trying Vin Clear powdered finings, has anyone here used this and if so is it as good as the packet says?

Ive used both i do prefer the kwik Clear find it a bit better if i remeber right the vin clear has quite a Nauseous smell to it and did not seem to clear as fast
Steve

Chippy_Tea · Apr 26, 2015

Thanks Steve, its in the DJ now so fingers crossed.

tonyhibbett · Apr 27, 2015

Vin clear is fiddly to use and not so effective or quick. You can ignore the 'use within 1 month after opening' bit with Clear IT. It works perfectly well even after a year later. Kwik Clear is virtually identical, but also contains preservatives.

Chippy_Tea · Apr 27, 2015

Thanks Tony, i guess they put that on the packet so people who don't make a lot of wine and beer have to replace it rather than use the same one for months, does it eventually go off or just stop working?

tonyhibbett · Apr 27, 2015

It doesn't go off and still works fine. The trick is to minimise exposure to fresh air.

Chippy_Tea · Apr 27, 2015

Thanks Tony, this powdered stuff is a bit of a pain to use as you have to mix it up and leave it 15 minutes before adding it to the DJ, i will carry on using the Clear it. :thumb:

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