Breaking in new still, no vinegar

[Stereo]

Hey all,

So I have just recently gotten a new still and I know that it is recommended to clean the still with a 50/50 distillation of vinegar/water and then a spirit run.

My question is, due to the panic buying I am unable to buy and vinegar, I've tried several shops multiple times and they are all out, I have about 2 ltrs of vinegar but it is pretty old so not sure how good it would be. Thankfully I was able to purchase enough sugar before the panic and have got 2 mash's going. Will it be enough to just run one of these mash's through to clean the still or does it really need the vinegar run?

Cheers

[The Stig]

Welcome stereo.
I moved your post to the welcome center since this is your first post.
vinegar isn’t the only way to clean a new still.
Tell us a little about the still and yourself
Cheers

[db1979]

Just use the old vinegar, it'll be fine. And welcome :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[The Stig]

Goon will do.

[Stereo]

Thanks.

I have a new copper T500 and copper Alembic pot still, the carbon drip filter, 25 ltr boiler. I haven't distilled before but I have done home brewing on and off for a while.
I'm planning on doing mostly rum but later on will get into the whiskey's as well.

[The Stig]

A box of goon and 5L water.
Blast it for 20 mins
Done

[Professor Green]

Welcome Stereo.

Given the scarcity of sugar at the moment, save your washes for your proper runs and take your pick from either dbs or Stigs advice. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Cheers,
Prof. Green.

[wynnum1]

You can buy Cleaning Vinegar in bulk i think it may be stronger concentration.