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by MisterSteve124
Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: ePTFE as gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 2039

Re: ePTFE as gasket

Tried out the EPTFE last week but forgot to post about it. It worked great, I used it for 4 runs and had to reclamp the lid each time with time in between. The only thing I would watch out for is the gap or overlap between the starting and ending of the material around the lid. I just used a couple ...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Merry Mash Tun Christmas to me.
Replies: 14
Views: 1551

Re: Merry Mash Tun Christmas to me.

Looks great, Merry Christmas! My recommendation would be to use one of those stainless steel braided hoses. You just cut out the hose on the inside and attach the braid to a ball valve that you install where the valve on the cooler is an put a plug at the other end of the braid. I have used this for...
by MisterSteve124
Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: ePTFE as gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 2039

Re: ePTFE as gasket

Alright well I put the ePTFE on the lid of my pot today, looks great. I won't have a chance to test it out till later this week, but I'm sure it will work no problems. It is very smooth and has a nice firm foamy feel to it. I'm also going to make one of the PTFE gaskets for where I attach my column ...
by MisterSteve124
Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: ePTFE as gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 2039

Re: ePTFE as gasket

ePTFE is supposed to be more foamy. If I understand correctly it has micro air bubbles inside or something, which gives it softness and flexibility. But if this does not work I am planning on making one of the gaskets with your method Samohon. Wish I saw it before I made the order, if I did then I w...
by MisterSteve124
Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Using a Keg as a Big Old Pot
Replies: 47
Views: 70621

Re: Using a Keg as a Big Old Pot

You shouldn't use silicone as a sealant. It isn't safe because of the high temps and alcohol vapor.
by MisterSteve124
Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: ePTFE as gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 2039

Re: ePTFE as gasket

Yes I have, unfortunately I went ahead and ordered the ePTFE before I saw that haha. I checked it out after and I plan on making one as well and comparing
by MisterSteve124
Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: ePTFE as gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 2039

ePTFE as gasket

Hey guys, I was just wondering what you think about this to use as a gasket. http://tinyurl.com/ePTFEsealant Says its made in USA 100% Virgin PTFE. The price isn't bad too
by MisterSteve124
Mon May 03, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Gasket Material
Replies: 19
Views: 3934

Re: Gasket Material

ok that sounds good guys. Thanks for the advice. I guess I'll just try and use less yeast and let it clear more.
by MisterSteve124
Sun May 02, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Gasket Material
Replies: 19
Views: 3934

Gasket Material

So I have a feeling I know exactly what everyone is going to say, but I'm gonna ask anyways. I have been using flour/water mixture to seal my pot still ever since I started distilling. The only thing I don't really like is that it seems like everything has a doughy/yeasty taste to it. I have tried u...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: What do you think about taking shine on a plane?
Replies: 15
Views: 1057

Re: What do you think about taking shine on a plane?

I wasn't going to carry it on I was going to put it in a plastic water bottle in my luggage. If I did that how would they even be able to know that it's not water?
by MisterSteve124
Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: What do you think about taking shine on a plane?
Replies: 15
Views: 1057

What do you think about taking shine on a plane?

I'm going up to see my brother in law and I wanted to bring some along so we can have some, but we are flying there. TSA says that you can bring up to 5 liters of alcohol less than 70% checked in your baggage. Now what do you guys think? There wouldn't be a way for them to tell that it was moonshine...
by MisterSteve124
Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

I would buy them locally for cheaper if I could but I have looked around and I can't get grain around here. BW Redneck I read the Fermentation section of your guide, great work I think it will help me a lot. So what do you guys think about the grains on that site. I know their a little expensive but...
by MisterSteve124
Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

If you read some of the earlier posts you would know that I have said I don't have a store near by where I can buy grain. Plus I am really looking for high quality ingredients.
by MisterSteve124
Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

Exactly, so do you think it would be ok to just disregard that and use as much as I want?
by MisterSteve124
Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

I am looking at getting my grains from http://www.brewhaus.com/Grains_Adjuncts_s/22.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow unless anyone else recommends a place that has better grains. The corn on their site is maize, but I'm looking at the site and it ...
by MisterSteve124
Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

I used to do this recipe with 3 gallons of water in a 5 gallon stock pot. Yes, the small batches took forever, but I didn't have anything larger unless I wanted to cut the top off of a 55 gallon oil drum, which was clearly not an option. There was plenty of head space left over for boiling just in ...
by MisterSteve124
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

Ok gotcha I guess I am going to have to find a really big pot, maybe I can borrow one from somebody.
by MisterSteve124
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Flour Dough/Paste for sealing
Replies: 62
Views: 61328

Re: Flour Dough/Paste for sealing

Does anyone ever find their distillate tasting like bread or dough? I find mine does and smells like it too and I think it's because of the flour paste. I'm thinking about switching to cork.
by MisterSteve124
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

Ok I think I'll go for Bourbon. BW Redneck I am in the process of reading over all that you've written, I think it will help me in deciding what recipe I'm going to use. So if I were going for a bourbon then I would use more corn and then maybe some wheat or rye or whatever I decide on, right? I don...
by MisterSteve124
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

Well I can get whatever I can buy online or at a local homebrew shop, but I don't have places that I can buy grains and animal feed at for really cheap prices. As far as personal prefrence I am just looking for something that tastes good, since it is not necesarily just me that will be drinking it. ...
by MisterSteve124
Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:41 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Re: Which whiskey recipe to make?

Exactly I'm not too worried about price but I have never done all grain mashes before and I don't have Huge pots to cook them in, so do you think all grain would be a way I could go? And I don't know what I need, I am really looking for a recipe and trying to see what you guys recommend.
by MisterSteve124
Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Which whiskey recipe to make?
Replies: 37
Views: 3569

Which whiskey recipe to make?

Me and some friends were talking about making some whiskey (or any other spirit if you have some ideas) that I can age for a long time, like 10+ years and open during some celebration, like my son's wedding. Now if I'm going to let it age that long I want it to be pretty good so I was wondering what...
by MisterSteve124
Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Sam's Club 24 qt stainless steel stock pot & more
Replies: 9
Views: 4549

Re: Sam's Club 24 qt stainless steel stock pot & more

I agree, I'd just go with a keg. They aren't any more money and that way you will have the option to do bigger washes if you ever want to. I have a 20 quart and I wish I had a keg, I'm sick of making 5 gallons of wash and having to do multiple runs.
by MisterSteve124
Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Wineos Plain Ol Sugar Wash
Replies: 1282
Views: 352766

Re: Wineos Plain Ol Sugar Wash

exactly my scenario, haven't had time to run it so it'll be clearing until I get a free day.
by MisterSteve124
Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Wineos Plain Ol Sugar Wash
Replies: 1282
Views: 352766

Re: Wineos Plain Ol Sugar Wash

I have had mine clearing for about a month, I might even try and get it in the refrigerator. Can't wait to run it and see how it turns out.
by MisterSteve124
Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Flow Rate
Replies: 65
Views: 9357

Re: Too High ABV

Just water it down, and then you'll have more.
by MisterSteve124
Wed May 28, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: newbie,crockpot pot still
Replies: 9
Views: 2057

Re: newbie,crockpot pot still

If you don't want to ruin, or use your brew pot then go to k-mart or walmart and look for a stainless steel stock pot. You should be able to get a big one for $20 or under.
by MisterSteve124
Wed May 28, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: homedistiller moving around
Replies: 88
Views: 10045

Re: homedistiller moving around

Phew I got all worried because when I tried to look at the site there was another website about some small distillery and I thought they had bought the domain name or something. Good to know everything is back to normal. It does seem a little slow but nothing unreasonable. Thanks
by MisterSteve124
Mon May 19, 2008 4:31 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Hobo Still?
Replies: 10
Views: 1221

Re: Hobo Still?

this is already on the main site. Here's a picture from it: Image

You would be better off making a still if you are seriously looking to get any yield.
by MisterSteve124
Fri May 16, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Movement to legalize in the USA
Replies: 61
Views: 6913

Re: Movement to legalize in the USA

Mounted Goat that seems like a great idea. Only problem is to organize all that they would probably have to do more research on moonshine to get some hard facts and it would take a while to get all of that set up.