What's wrong with an Easystill?

Simple pot still distillation and construction with or without a thumper.

Moderator: Site Moderator

Post Reply
Antler24
Trainee
Posts: 979
Joined: Mon Jan 27, 2014 8:00 pm

What's wrong with an Easystill?

Post by Antler24 »

OK so I posted in the novice section about this and it was advised against as I expected. As a primary still I realize the Easystill is much too small to make any decent cuts with, but other than that what's wrong with it? Is it dangerous or something? Plastics in vapor path?
Swedish Pride wrote:
get a brix reading on said ball bearings and then you can find out how much fermentables are in there
User avatar
piperdave
Site Donor
Site Donor
Posts: 348
Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:29 am
Location: Great White North

Re: What's wrong with an Easystill?

Post by piperdave »

site:http://homedistiller.org/forum easystill

Plug that into HD Google search and come to your own conclusions.
If you can't be a good example, at least be a terrible warning
User avatar
Mikey-moo
Site Donor
Site Donor
Posts: 1498
Joined: Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:54 am

Re: What's wrong with an Easystill?

Post by Mikey-moo »

I'll sum it all up for you:

1) as you've mentioned they are small and making good cuts is harder - less separation between heads/hearts/tails.
2) they only have one power setting
3) some have plastics in output spout
4) synthetic seals

But, for some this is the ideal rig. If you want to dip your toe in, or if you have no space, then it's better than nothing.
Best place to start for newbies - click here - Courtesy of Cranky :-)

If you have used this site to save money by making your own top quality booze at home then please consider donating a couple of dollars to help keep this site running. Cheers!
Post Reply