Project Thus Far

[Chixter]

My 8 gallon pot still arrived from Brewhause this week. I must say, I'm impressed with the fit and finish. Yesterday I assembled it, in place of the thermo-port plug I inserted one of my check valve type pressure gauges. I sealed everything up and charged the unit with 15psi of compressed air. 30 hrs later, the gauge needle hasn't moved. This is a very good indicator of a nice tight system. Right now, I'm running full steam ahead with a water/vinegar solution. A check of all joints with mirror shows no leaks. The electric band only took 55 minutes to get the water and vinegar boiling, but without a controller it is not a desirable heat source. My Bayou arrives Monday. Tomorrow, I will strip a 10% ABV potential sugar wash that is cleared and ready. I will also get to test my condenser function. None of this ethanol will be used for consumption.This is my cleaning run, I'm fairly satisfied the internals will be properly cleaned, after 2 runs. (strip & spirit) of the sugar wash. I will start fermenting a 1st generation batch of UJSSM withing the next day or so, my intended first run (for medicinal purposes) will be next weekend.

[Tater]

sounds great .Good luck.

[HDNB]

Nice. sounds like you are getting a good handle on things. got any photos?

[jackpinesavage]

That sounds great, good luck!

[Truckinbutch]

You put your reading time to good use and applied what you read . Kind of feel bad for you .
Once you start down this rabbit hole the way you have there is no coming back . Welcome to the dark side