On Mon, 30 Dec 2002, Stan Wilder wrote:

> It must be far safer to carry out hand cleaning of a potable water tank
> using a detergent, followed by disinfecting with vinegar (thanks to Stan
> Wilder for suggesting this).  Vinegar carries near-zero long term health
> risks, which is why it is used in the food industry as a long term
> preservative.
> -------------------------- Clip ---------------------------
> Beer companies use Vinegar to clean mold from their draft beer lines
> ............... and boy do they grow that mold from yeast residue.

What concentration of vinegar is needed to act as a disinfectant?

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