Recent content by MercerWine

That's an interesting idea but I'm not sure where the CO2 would come from...

Since the production uses both heat and evaporation it only seems reasonable that it would be possible to reactivate it... Yes, 70 Kilos stored in sealed containers from the original packaging 4 years ago.

Well, yes I am trying to 'chase down the chemistry' since I have so much exhausted powder and would like to reactivate it if possible...

Nothing more than the empirical evidence of fart bubbles...

Only the individual components appear to have an MFG tag/plate. The stainless tube either blows or sucks a small volume of air and it seems likely that any 'food' contact would be with stainless...

I don't know anything about wort chillers but are some activated by a foot switch?

I tend to agree with that assessment until the SMBS stopped killing bacteria despite having a similar nasal reaction.

Even at higher mix ratios, bacteria continue to survive and thrive, as if no SMBS were used.

The SMBS is in powder form and used in my winery. It was separated and stored in smaller air-tight tubs. I discovered its loss of strength/activity 'after' bottling... :/ I had hoped that heating in an oxygen-free oven might rejuvenate its sterilizing effectiveness. (It might work but I...

The back is open and the pump and compressor are clearly visible. The footswitch is connected internally from the back and operates a solenoid switch. The only action on the stainless tube is with the foot switch; 'air out' or 'vacuum in'... (If I had the item for the 1/4 jack it could have...

I was given this unit from a local wine/beer supply house after going out of business. The owners did not have a clue what the unit was used for or where it came from. There are no manufacturer identification marks or brands. Shown is the 'business' end of a presumed wine/beer production piece...

Is it possible to rejuvenate old, unused SMBS...? I purchased 70kilo by mistake and it has aged out of strength. I'd like to recharge it if possible. I have a pyrolysis oven and wonder if a heat treatment would do the job...? Any thoughts or experiences?