Copper cooling coil - cleaning before first use?

[Nottsbeer]

Hi, I've made myself a 10mm copper cooling coil today . I presume I should clean this before first use, and just wondering what others have done. I'm tempted to boil up some water in the boiler and pop it in for 10 mins? Just concerned about anything on the copper I need to remove before first use, thus not ruining a brew. I'm also thinking about making a VWP solution and wiping the coil and rinsing?? Cheers.

 

[starseeker]

You could make up a bucket of oxy and pop it in there for a few minutes ?

 

[Nottsbeer]

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You could make up a bucket of oxy and pop it in there for a few minutes ?

Cheers. I only have VWP so may just use that instead.

 

[Stevieboy]

I leave mine in a bucket of VWP until I need it. Hose off just before use.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I clean mine after use with the garden hose. Next time I then just put it into the boil for last 5 minutes.

 

[Nottsbeer]

Thanks for your replies. Im going to hose it down after use and pop it into the boiler to steralize before each use, however I was more wondering if I should clean the copper in any way before first use - not sure if the copper will have any oils/residue etc from the factory I should try and remove so it doesn't affect the beer. I think I'm going to give it a good clean with a cloth with soap then VWP. It looks very clean and I didn't see/feel any oils etc when bending the copper, just being extra cautious.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Maybe some hot soapy water and then a hosing rinse.