On Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:52:07 -0000, Derric
<derric1961@removethis.yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> The real trouble with using bleach is that it needs to be rinsed.
>> Unless you are using freshly boiled water to rinse with, you are
>> basically negating the point of using the bleach in the first place.[/color]
>
>Rinsing isn't really a problem for most homebrewers. I've used bleach
>for years and rinsed with municiple water with no problems, ever (many
>different locales thus far).
>
>Most people's tap water is treated and has practically no "beer-harmful"
>microbes in it. Well water users are a different matter.
>
>Anyway, sanitization just stacks the deck in favor of your yeast against
>any competitiors. NOTHING we use removes all beasties (unless you
>autoclave/pressure cook).
>
>So, unless you have proven that your tap water is high in beer spoiling
>microbes, I recommend that you rinse and don't worry (RDWHAHB).
>
>Derric[/color]

This debate has been ongoing for years and isn't going to end with you
and I. I don't rinse, but then again I don't use bleach. I've NEVER
used bleach. I've used iodophor since I started brewing. I love the
fact that it sanitizes much quicker and does not have to be rinsed.