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by erlendurh
Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: How many litres of 90% to exspect from 50 litres of 40% of stripped wash?
Replies: 2
Views: 382

Re: How many litres of 90% to exspect from 50 litres of 40% of stripped wash?

Ok thanks for the reply, this is the third time I use this column and the other two times it was different so this is a surprise, pleasent but a surprise [emoji4]
I will turn the signature off,
Thanks again
by erlendurh
Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: How many litres of 90% to exspect from 50 litres of 40% of stripped wash?
Replies: 2
Views: 382

How many litres of 90% to exspect from 50 litres of 40% of stripped wash?

I did a strip run on my wash and got 50 litres of 40% spirit from that, now I am distilling that and have already gotten 10 litres of 90% spirit from that and it is still going on 90%. I would have thought that the percentage would start to go down much sooner. I am running a ccvm tower on top a 60 ...
by erlendurh
Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Steam venting from the top of my CCVM
Replies: 8
Views: 1669

Re: Steam venting from the top of my CCVM

der wo wrote:And if your coil is a corrugated ss one, I don't think a double one is possible in 2".
Ok thanks, I will make a new one bigger or double
it is a copper coil
by erlendurh
Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Steam venting from the top of my CCVM
Replies: 8
Views: 1669

Re: Steam venting from the top of my CCVM

HDNB wrote: zackly. the packing below will slow the vapour and some copper scrubbie around the RC will also slow the vapour and give more surface area for heat transfer. and as you mention less energy in the ethanol steam.
Good to know, when you say RC what part are you talking about? The Reflux Condenser?
by erlendurh
Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:23 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Steam venting from the top of my CCVM
Replies: 8
Views: 1669

Re: Steam venting from the top of my CCVM

The condenser is not large enough or it needs more water. Probably more water helps a bit, but doesn't solve the problem. Thanks for that, I wonder if I wrap the pipe in the coil with copper threads do you think that will boost its cooling capacity or should I just get a wider pipe and make a new o...
by erlendurh
Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:51 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Steam venting from the top of my CCVM
Replies: 8
Views: 1669

Steam venting from the top of my CCVM

I just got my new still going, I have only done one water run to test it and when I did there was a lot of steam coming from the top and almost nothing coming from the output. My still is made up of 15 gal keg with a 2" SS column (1200 ml long) with a 8 ml od copper condenser coil in the top (C...
by erlendurh
Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:12 am
Forum: Boilers
Topic: Hot water heated boiler?
Replies: 19
Views: 5518

Re: Hot water heated boiler?

I am currently using the hot water from my tap (aprox. 80° celcius) to heat my boiler but since that heat is not enough the boiler is a vacuum system and that makes doing cuts very hard and honestly I have given up on it so I am building a new one that is heated with electrical element :roll:
by erlendurh
Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Measuring %ABV of sweetened spirit
Replies: 14
Views: 8400

Re: Re:

still_stirrin wrote:yup. :clap:
Thanks SS for that eloquent confirmation :D

thanks guys :)
by erlendurh
Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Measuring %ABV of sweetened spirit
Replies: 14
Views: 8400

Re:

You must know the proof of spirit and initial volume. Then compute the volume of 100% abv present. Find the final volume of the lemoncello. vol of 100% Alcohol / total volume of end product = %abv I know this is an old thread but just to be sure if I understant this correctly vol of 100% alcohol if...
by erlendurh
Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: New still, need a bit of help :)
Replies: 11
Views: 2853

Re: New still, need a bit of help :)

Thank you all for your advise and offers of help found a way for this to work coworker connected me with his brother in-law and hes is going to get the keg I bought to the docks and have them shipped to me Thanks again for all your advise and offers of help This site really feels like a group of fri...
by erlendurh
Sat Oct 22, 2016 5:58 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: New still, need a bit of help :)
Replies: 11
Views: 2853

Re: New still, need a bit of help :)

You could have another approach to it and use a stainless steel milk can? :idea: I'm using one as my boiler, it holds 25L (see picture). Of course, if it HAS to be a keg you'll have to ask one of the guys for help. Good luck.... and please make a build thread once you are ready. Boiler.jpg Thanks f...
by erlendurh
Sat Oct 22, 2016 5:55 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: New still, need a bit of help :)
Replies: 11
Views: 2853

Re: New still, need a bit of help :)

MoonBreath wrote:I'd contact Brewhaus, or Larry at StillDragon, which has international shops that may be your answer ...I've done business with both and they're top notch.
Hopefully I helped ..Good luck and keep us posted.
Thanks MoonBreath, I will try that :)
by erlendurh
Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: New still, need a bit of help :)
Replies: 11
Views: 2853

New still, need a bit of help :)

Hi, I am finally going to build me a new still but after many hours of trying to find a decent keg to buy for a boiler I have given up on finding it locally (Iceland) it seems that the only kegs available to buy here are small ones, 2.5 to 5 gal, and most of them are cornelius kegs which are proport...
by erlendurh
Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:43 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: First scotch
Replies: 29
Views: 1956

Re: First scotch

Nice one Redwag :thumbup:

This is something I would like to try sometime in the near future since Laphroaig is my favorite single malt

good job :D
by erlendurh
Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: strawberry panty-dropper
Replies: 747
Views: 278049

Re: strawberry panty-dropper

I use tart apples and dredge them in cinnamon - it takes a while to settle out but is by far the favorite of all my friends. I have had luck with a combo of apples and cranberry (without cinnamon) and blueberry. By luck you mean that every friend of yours has dropped his/hers pants? Now the interes...
by erlendurh
Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: strawberry panty-dropper
Replies: 747
Views: 278049

Re: strawberry panty-dropper

I've made a million of these infusions, and the best, most interesting one I made was with fresh horseradish, fresh jalepeno, and garlic. It was delicious and herby. Makes an incredible bloody mary. Ok thirsty you made it all in one or three different batches? I have experience with garlic and alco...
by erlendurh
Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: strawberry panty-dropper
Replies: 747
Views: 278049

Re: strawberry panty-dropper

Crap I did not know there were ethics involved. I just figgured if it works, do it.....KISS method I just started a Rhubarb scnapps. If it is not good I will make rhubarb liqueur, if it is not good I will make vodka out of it. I am not throwing good ETOH away....Pugi I for 1 like your MO [SMILING F...
by erlendurh
Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: strawberry panty-dropper
Replies: 747
Views: 278049

Re: strawberry panty-dropper

hey sounds great.. i have a mulburry bush out the back yard.. cant wait for it to fruit again.. will be collecting em this year.. just been leaving em to the birds of late... Mulberries, they look a bit like raspberries, is the taste the same? I hav access to raspberries but not mulberries, wonder ...
by erlendurh
Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: strawberry panty-dropper
Replies: 747
Views: 278049

Re: strawberry panty-dropper

A friend calls my 190 proof "Liquid panty remover" Haha that one is definately a panty dropper [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] Watch out though if you are on the same juice you could find yourself in a pantydropped situation with a stranger of the same sex [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES...
by erlendurh
Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:25 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Whats your job?
Replies: 219
Views: 18916

Re: Whats your job?

all the images i see of iceland are beautiful blonde women and natural wonders that are begging to be explored. At the end of a long hike. a warm cozy abode with geothermal heating and friendly people. i think if i lived there i'd be too busy hiking and boating to hold a job. :mrgreen: Believe me i...
by erlendurh
Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Whats your job?
Replies: 219
Views: 18916

Re: Whats your job?

It depends what region you live in. In Oklahoma your rich, if you live in most of California your going to starve. My household income is a lot more then 98k and I'm pretty much middle income for my region. Ok, I didnt know that there was so much difference between regions in the US but it makes se...
by erlendurh
Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first wash...
Replies: 7
Views: 1037

Re: My first wash...

He he no I only aired by stirring once every day for the first three days


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by erlendurh
Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first wash...
Replies: 7
Views: 1037

Re: My first wash...

Ok Rad, thanks for that insight, it explains a lot
So I am right in assuming that the fissing sound is CO2 escaping from the wash?


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by erlendurh
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: Gin
Topic: gin blends
Replies: 155
Views: 56996

Re: gin blends

Odin... when you put herbs in the boiler and let it soak, should you have a pot still or reflux? I may be a complete novice in this but from what I have read here is that if you want the taste to come through the stilling process you would use a potstill but maybe some of the more seasoned user her...
by erlendurh
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first wash...
Replies: 7
Views: 1037

Re: My first wash...

Ok thanks Shiny Coke [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
I will do that


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by erlendurh
Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first wash...
Replies: 7
Views: 1037

My first wash...

I just started my first wash, birdwatchers sugar wash, and I have a question for you who are seasoned in this art/hobby. I am at day 5 and I have already reached the target SG stated in the recipe and I was wondering if I should stop the ferment or let it run its course, I can still hear a sissling ...
by erlendurh
Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Whats your job?
Replies: 219
Views: 18916

Re: Whats your job?

Ok I see I am not sure what the average income is here in Iceland but since this is pretty much not the average job we are talking about I would expect professional rates would apply and since according to huffington post for http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6510018" onclick="window.open(thi...
by erlendurh
Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Whats your job?
Replies: 219
Views: 18916

Re: Whats your job?

Is $65K considered well paid in the US?


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by erlendurh
Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Whats your job?
Replies: 219
Views: 18916

Re: Whats your job?

It gets a lot more trickier for us, we don't have Polaris to take a sighting. Ya need to find the southern cross and Centaurus and sight a line through the cross and the 2 brightest stars of centarus and where the lines intersect is the southern pole. All that before the maths starts , GPS is sure ...
by erlendurh
Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Brewing Literature
Replies: 21
Views: 1627

Re: Brewing Literature

[SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]must be


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