i flush it with HOT water immediately after the run and before a run.
thats what i do and it works for me.
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- Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:09 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Flushing column
- Replies: 9
- Views: 828
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:50 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Where'd your name come from??
- Replies: 254
- Views: 33105
Re: Where'd your name come from??
I believe youve made the cut.Dnderhead wrote:Iv have three left ,does that count? or maybe not quit there?
congradulations
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:31 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Where'd your name come from??
- Replies: 254
- Views: 33105
Re: Where'd your name come from??
in my minds eye, old time shiners are toothless.
without teeth, it would sound like toofless.
i still have all my teeth.
without teeth, it would sound like toofless.
i still have all my teeth.
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:17 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: With or without pomiataa?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 932
Re: With or without pomiataa?
pom, i read one of your threads (natural vs artificial). it seems that you are pushing an issue that really is a non issue. almost as though you are looking for an answer that just isnt there. maybe its a language barrier or failure to communicate properly, from other posters and yourself. dont give...
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:51 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Natural vs. artificial ingredients.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3364
Re: Natural vs. artificial ingredients.
Bagasso wrote:and in keeping with the topic. It is all natural.
you got a genuine LAUGH OUT LOUD from me. none of that fake "lol"!
now my office mate is looking at me. gotta go!
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:56 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: still cleaning
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1743
Re: still cleaning
can actually impart off flavors until adequately seasoned... I like that, seasoned. sound delicious. I saw a Modern Marvels episode where there were saying the ancient Romans (or egyptians?) were using copper to irrigate homes and such. they didnt know it at the time but the copper had antimicrobia...
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:40 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: How clear is clear? Racking sugar wash without finnings.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8192
Re: How clear is clear? Racking sugar wash without finnings.
only thing ive cleared was a sugar wash. once.
i didnt notice a difference. some people say it MUST be done. i dont.
i didnt notice a difference. some people say it MUST be done. i dont.
+1Dnderhead wrote:if it works for you do it, every buddy has a little bit different way of doing things.
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:27 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: still cleaning
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1743
Re: still cleaning
from my limited knowledge, a cleaning with just hot water while the still is warm should be good.
however, a more thorough cleaning of vinegar and water may be necessary if you see it fit.
however, a more thorough cleaning of vinegar and water may be necessary if you see it fit.
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Just missed a pile of copper and kegs
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2390
Re: Just missed a pile of copper and kegs
"Oh we run them through the metal chipper" :shock: how ever the good news that they get them in all the time...thats good. im in wayyy to rural an area to get any type of deal like that. dont even know where a junk yard around here would be. consider yourself very fortunate to have this o...
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:36 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: sugar wash - which yeast question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8735
Re: sugar wash - which yeast question
amazon? i thought they only sold books! yeast huh...thatll save me a trip.
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:52 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: neutral run
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1480
Re: neutral run
way to go! enjoy the fruits (or sugars) of your labors.
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:59 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Wives
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2750
Re: Wives
yea i tookwarning from my dad "stay away from those" bitches and crackwhores
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:50 pm
- Forum: Drinks and Drinking
- Topic: Highest Proof?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7084
Re: Highest Proof?
taste as in gargle, swish, spit, ect?tater wrote:80 through 100 proof when Im drinking but taste when stillin at whatever proof thats running out
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:37 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 437
Re: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
+1. i have the instructions in my notebook as well.
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:09 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 437
Re: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
Proud i am. maybe someday if i am feeling brave enough, ill post pics of it.
ive got 10 gallons birdwatchers fermenting. done nothing but sugar washes so far. cant seem to screw em up!
ive got 10 gallons birdwatchers fermenting. done nothing but sugar washes so far. cant seem to screw em up!
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:33 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 437
Re: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
Hey braz. I recently fired up my 2" Bok for the first time and it went off without a hitch. I followed Huskers LM instructions to a TEE and had zero problems. cant really offer you too much more than that, seeing as how i only ran my Bok one time. follow huskers instructions (they are a sticky ...
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:22 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: Home-made copper still works great.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10703
Re: Home-made copper still works great.
Hey man, RAD mentioned: "Where is the substance going that is being leeched out of the seal causing it to require replacement...???" I, and many others will agree, that this is a valid question. I wouldnt take it lightly. although you may not notice a taste or "symptoms" from usi...
- Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:48 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Really Good Talent
- Replies: 4
- Views: 608
Re: Really Good Talent
I'm glad I don't have to plan my first build. I'd be all screwed up with the great work comming out of these forums. I did have to plan. why do you think i havent posted any pictures! :lol: but really, yea you are right...all the brains out there to help along the little guys like me make a night a...
- Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:33 pm
- Forum: Drinks and Drinking
- Topic: Highest Proof?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7084
Re: Highest Proof?
highest proof ive ever tried was bacardi 151 (75.5%...a half percent? c'mon). once. drinkable, but not something i walk into a store and say,"OHH 151, SWEET!". Highest i tolerably/socially like to drink is 50%, however 40% is the go to. im not a frat boy. was tempted to try a shot of 184 p...
- Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:25 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: My "Apollo"rig
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4913
Re: My "Apollo"rig
Ill keep my comments to myselfrednose wrote:Other photos will follow, any comment is welcome
really, that thing is out of this world (get it?). congrats. when the sun hits it, do you have to wear a welding mask?
a work of art my friend. bravo.
- Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:10 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Absurd use for a keg!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2248
Re: Absurd use for a keg!
samohon,
where did you get that sweet ass avator/signature picture????
damn coolest thing ive ever seen!
where did you get that sweet ass avator/signature picture????
damn coolest thing ive ever seen!
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:53 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: slow ferment?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 853
Re: slow ferment?
how cold is your wash? ive only ever fermented in the cold, so when i was having a slow ferment, i place my fermentation vessel on a heating pad. does the trick.
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:45 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: how safe is aluminum?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2521
Re: how safe is aluminum?
use the search box at the top of the page for "sealing with flour paste". oatmeal is good for eating :lol: that search box could very well be your new best friend...i know i good acquaitences with it now. saved me embarrassment as well. i know somewhere on here there is a flour paste recip...
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:36 pm
- Forum: Flavoring and Aging
- Topic: Angels are stealin' my hooch
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5053
Re: Angels are stealin' my hooch
Angels huh? Thats why they call em spirits
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:26 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: how safe is aluminum?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2521
Re: how safe is aluminum?
That aluminum is going somewhere, into your spirits maybe? the idea makes me shudder. lake, just ditch the aluminum. bad news. ill tell ya, i found a stainless stell pressure cooker at a thrift store for $5.50 . look around. eventually you will find what you are looking for. dont sacrifice safety/l...
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:17 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: packing help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 220
Re: packing help
the ones that look like tightly coiled little springs is best. seems around here the only scrubbers designed like that are SS. i bought copper ones that werent like little springs, but once stuffed into the column, fill it nicely.
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:49 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Some Thoughts On Price $$$
- Replies: 3
- Views: 687
Re: Some Thoughts On Price $$$
boka is the way to go. cheap.
check?
check?
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:41 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: packing help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 220
Re: packing help
I run both. just make sure the package says "pure copper" or "pure stainless". there are some brands of copper out there that say "copper coated".....boy am i glad i read packages!
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:56 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: Heating Pads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2298
Re: Heating Pads
ive just been placing the carboys on top of it and it definitely keeps the temp much warmer than ambient air. it has been working great. no issues with melting pad or buckets (so far).
you know what they say...everything works great the day before it fails.
you know what they say...everything works great the day before it fails.
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:49 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Secret men's business.
- Replies: 87
- Views: 7263
Re: Secret men's business.
I was 29 when I had my first heart attack. I had been living a very active and healthy life and then I took a desk job. :shock: Im in your exact shoes right now. Twenties, active lifestyle until a few months ago when i took a desk job (hence the 8 hrs HD a day :ewink: ). Ive gained some weight and ...