Mine turns cloudy almost instantly, but the pH remains below 3.0 for a veeeery long time. I think I've kept a batch for 1.5-2- months and the pH was still below 3.0..but dumped it anyway because I did know it was dirty.I really don't think that the cloudiness has any effect on it's performance.If you're making it with tap water that's as hard as mine, it may be above 3 pH as soon as you make it. If it's cloudy instantly, don't save it. (I'd personally consider not using it at all in that case, but 5 Star is on the record saying it still sanitizes. I just don't understand how...if it's above 3.) However, if you make it with RO or other soft water, it will stay good indefinitely.
Re-Using Star San
#21
Posted 01 April 2009 - 12:42 PM
#22
Posted 01 April 2009 - 12:50 PM
Yes, cloudy does not automatically equal bad, but you should test to be sure. However, clear DOES automatically equal good.Mine turns cloudy almost instantly, but the pH remains below 3.0 for a veeeery long time. I think I've kept a batch for 1.5-2- months and the pH was still below 3.0..but dumped it anyway because I did know it was dirty.I really don't think that the cloudiness has any effect on it's performance.
#23
Posted 01 April 2009 - 01:55 PM
Wow, then mine's been good for a year!Yes, cloudy does not automatically equal bad, but you should test to be sure. However, clear DOES automatically equal good.
#24
Posted 01 April 2009 - 02:26 PM
I think he just means upon initial mixing. For long-term stored StarSan you should just check the pH.Wow, then mine's been good for a year!
#25
Posted 01 April 2009 - 04:22 PM
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