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by grunther777
Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Materials Safety
Topic: FDA says plastic bottles safe for chemicals
Replies: 29
Views: 16114

Re: FDA says plastic bottles safe for chemicals

I realize its been months since anyone posted on this topic, however, I find this topic interesting especially considering the recent recalls on many types of plastic CURRENTLY used for food and water containers. Standard water bottles (still on grocery store shelves) have been cautioned against for...
by grunther777
Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:08 pm
Forum: Alcohol as Fuel
Topic: Water in ethanol
Replies: 45
Views: 32531

I don't know about the rest of the world but here in Canada some of the big companies offer ethanol blends of gasoline (these fuels are touted as being environmentally friendly). If they can be found in your part of the world these fuels might be usefull starting points for blending gasoline with et...
by grunther777
Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:34 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Yeast farming (HowTo information wanted)
Replies: 33
Views: 15893

tater wrote:why dont ya try search on fourm instead of wining.Might find answers to your questions .http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 82&start=0
Talk about whining tater....I think I see this post of yours in every thread....Isn't this a forum for discussion???
by grunther777
Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:33 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: strength of mash
Replies: 7
Views: 2791

I guess there must be a different range on some hydrometers mine basically stops at .995
by grunther777
Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:41 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: beerbottles
Replies: 18
Views: 5827

Going Back to the alcohol and plastic thing, so what is the consensus from everyone on storing alcohol, it seems to me that the only thing left really is stainless steel or wooden Kegs/barrels. Sorry for the confusion, I just wanted to point out that NO MATTER what a person uses we have to be caref...
by grunther777
Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:34 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: beerbottles
Replies: 18
Views: 5827

what ever gave you the idea that glass is none porous and basically inert???? ever hear of crystal leaching lead into beverages? What makes Crystal? The inclusion of at least 24% lead oxide in the composition is required by law for crystal to be called full lead crystal. The lead lends brilliance an...
by grunther777
Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:57 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: beerbottles
Replies: 18
Views: 5827

Re: beerbottles

stoker wrote: what kind of plasic is the inside of a cap made of?
OMG, they sell 40% booze in plastic bottles for crying out loud. Is this forum so paranoid that even cold liquor is not allowed to "touch" plastic or it becomes defiled?
by grunther777
Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Power Controller?
Replies: 2
Views: 1508

hey rum runner, nice schematic. Go to electronics workbench and download FREE multisim 9 you can build your circuit on it and see what kind of results you come up with the program allows you to insert whatever electronic device you feel like and it allows you to use meters and what have you to deter...
by grunther777
Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:30 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Apples and methanol
Replies: 18
Views: 10325

The lethal dose of methanol is at least 100 ml Interesting, considering that 250 ml of 100% ABV is lethal. does that mean methyl alcohol is only 2 and a half times as deadly as ethyl alcohol? also interesting how a thread about methyl alcohol turned into a thread about meat in wort. :) I just love w...
by grunther777
Fri May 26, 2006 11:33 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: alc concentration
Replies: 10
Views: 3336

ok I have a math related question. For some reason I cant reasure myself with the answer. If I have 14 L of 100% alcohol in a 100 L batch how many litres of 85% alcohol is in the batch. I'm thinking 16.5 L . Its late and I wond be able to sleeep unless I figure it out. :cry: :?
by grunther777
Mon May 15, 2006 10:28 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: This board needs a FAQ for Newbies
Replies: 61
Views: 49401

ok ok geeze, everyone lower your weapons..........>grunthor backs away slowly<
by grunther777
Mon May 15, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: This board needs a FAQ for Newbies
Replies: 61
Views: 49401

Hey like I said, its just an idea. Besides I thought even if it was done as a "fun activity thing" to see how much a person actually knew about the topic it would help some of the newer members. Perhaps instead of not being able to post untill you pass the quiz......It could give an interm...
by grunther777
Sun May 14, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: This board needs a FAQ for Newbies
Replies: 61
Views: 49401

An interesting IDEA just popped into my head while reading this thread. How about a "Distillation Certificate" I see that each contributer has a title attached to thier name. (I'm still an apprentice :( ) A moderate test could be devised with all the answers to be found on the affiliated w...
by grunther777
Sun May 14, 2006 7:54 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Bad Info on Plastic Use in Stills
Replies: 31
Views: 8938

Yeah you should have seen what happened when i tried using a polypropylene bucket for a boiler......of course I forgot I was using a propane heater as a heat source :lol: :lol: :lol:
by grunther777
Sat May 13, 2006 11:23 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Bad Info on Plastic Use in Stills
Replies: 31
Views: 8938

[quote="stoker"]leftovers don't contain non-polar solvents. I think mabey you mean "polar solvents", since alcohol is a polar solvent, one of the best infact. The other best polar solvent is water, and i do believe water is in all leftovers. :?: is polar solvent redundant?????are...
by grunther777
Sat May 13, 2006 12:27 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Bad Info on Plastic Use in Stills
Replies: 31
Views: 8938

Just a point that's been kind of bothering me on this topic.........how many of you plastic hater :) heat leftovers up in a microwave in a plastic container :o I myself do it all the time....microwave temperatures far exceed any temperature that would be found in a still. its been known for a long t...
by grunther777
Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:09 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: copper packing, can I store them in vinigar for long time?
Replies: 8
Views: 2187

are rashig rings any better than copper mesh or does it really make any difference?
by grunther777
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Fatman and Little boy (pics)
Replies: 18
Views: 11121

I have to say Don that is a very impressive rig, I shot my load the first couple of times i looked at it. (oops there it goes again :D ) Just had to tell you what a sexy system you have set up there.
by grunther777
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:35 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: coiling 1/4" copper tubing
Replies: 20
Views: 10932

A long piece of thin rope all the way through the tubing helps keep the pressure in the right spot you need room though cuz you have to pull with the rope.
by grunther777
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:24 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Couple Newbie questions
Replies: 9
Views: 2485

Is adding the heads and tails really worth it. I mean aren't the fuesel oils going to just keep building up? I'm not sure but I'm kind of curious.