Newbie from Victoria
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- lvannugt 01
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Newbie from Victoria
Hi Guy's,New to this hobby or obsession
Got given a 50ltr SS Keg so i thought i might convert it to a still.
Been to KMart and got 2 kettles which plan to put the elements in 2000watts approx.each.
Have also got a 2" Copper pipe approx.1.4m tall (which was cheap) i will add tri clover fittings to it.
Planning to cut the top to add the 4" tri clover fitting and running a reducer to the 2" pipe.
Also planning to put in a 1/2" valve tap at the front
i will need some ideas/help what design for the condenser or overall design from you seasoned Distill Warriors.
Cheers thx in advance
Got given a 50ltr SS Keg so i thought i might convert it to a still.
Been to KMart and got 2 kettles which plan to put the elements in 2000watts approx.each.
Have also got a 2" Copper pipe approx.1.4m tall (which was cheap) i will add tri clover fittings to it.
Planning to cut the top to add the 4" tri clover fitting and running a reducer to the 2" pipe.
Also planning to put in a 1/2" valve tap at the front
i will need some ideas/help what design for the condenser or overall design from you seasoned Distill Warriors.
Cheers thx in advance
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Welcome in Ivan.
Nice score on the keg, it will serve you well, many here run them and are delighted with em.
if I was to redo my keg I'd flip it 180 ,use the 2" as a drain and then put a 6" hole in the top and then reduce as required.
start a build thread with your intentions and I'm sure you get plenty of info, help input on your plan.
Nice score on the keg, it will serve you well, many here run them and are delighted with em.
if I was to redo my keg I'd flip it 180 ,use the 2" as a drain and then put a 6" hole in the top and then reduce as required.
start a build thread with your intentions and I'm sure you get plenty of info, help input on your plan.
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
for all the reading i've done here and there...this is the first time i've seen this advise and damn, that's a great idea!Swedish Pride wrote:Welcome in Ivan.
Nice score on the keg, it will serve you well, many here run them and are delighted with em.
if I was to redo my keg I'd flip it 180 ,use the 2" as a drain and then put a 6" hole in the top and then reduce as required.
start a build thread with your intentions and I'm sure you get plenty of info, help input on your plan.
Welcome in Ivan, hope you enjoy the place. Head on over and start a thread in the construction area and we can all go along for the ride!
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
G'day neighbor welcome to the forum.
What type of product you want will determine the best still to build first. We try to reserve in depth questions and advise of new members to to novice section but what are ya looking to make?
What type of product you want will determine the best still to build first. We try to reserve in depth questions and advise of new members to to novice section but what are ya looking to make?
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Welcome.
Victoria in which country?
Town or province?
Geoff from the state of Victoria in Australia.
Victoria in which country?
Town or province?
Geoff from the state of Victoria in Australia.
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
The Baker wrote:Welcome.
Victoria in which country?
Town or province?
Geoff from the state of Victoria in Australia.
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Yes I should of put in G'day from Victoria Australia
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Hello again,
What general area in Victoria?
I'm about 20 km S of the big river, in North Central Victoria.
Geoff
What general area in Victoria?
I'm about 20 km S of the big river, in North Central Victoria.
Geoff
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
35km N/N.E from Melb. near Whittlesea.
my parents just moved into Mooroopna 2 months ago.
my parents just moved into Mooroopna 2 months ago.
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
You'll find me on the highway north of Mum and Dad.lvannugt 01 wrote:35km N/N.E from Melb. near Whittlesea.
my parents just moved into Mooroopna 2 months ago.
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
lived 40 years on that river on the western side of the rabbit proof fence in the great state of South Australia.
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Tried to google that fence without a lot of success.
More about the Western Australian one.
I hadn't heard about it before.
Geoff
More about the Western Australian one.
I hadn't heard about it before.
Geoff
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
I just meant the SA boarder which was once rabbit proof wire, Google Qualco Riverland SA .
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Yeah, there is not much about the actual fence.
I used to live around Mildura and I remember all those ferries on the road to Adelaide.
Geoff
I used to live around Mildura and I remember all those ferries on the road to Adelaide.
Geoff
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Swedish Pride wrote:Welcome in Ivan.
Nice score on the keg, it will serve you well, many here run them and are delighted with em.
if I was to redo my keg I'd flip it 180 ,use the 2" as a drain and then put a 6" hole in the top and then reduce as required.
start a build thread with your intentions and I'm sure you get plenty of info, help input on your plan.
i totally agree. if i had to do it again i would do this as well. one less penetration.
I'm just the bank and the mule
post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
Re: Newbie from Victoria
Welcome aboard! Lots and lots of great info here! Like the guys said, what you want to drink will dictate the type of still you should build. My advice, have patience!
Swedish Pride wrote:
get a brix reading on said ball bearings and then you can find out how much fermentables are in there
get a brix reading on said ball bearings and then you can find out how much fermentables are in there
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Whiskey and vodka, I'm thinking ATM.Still roaming for information/build ideas before i start.
what column height and condenser length are the best?
what column height and condenser length are the best?
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Lol, Which car is the best? Which whiskey is the best? Heck, which type of whiskey is best?
I guess the best short answer is as tall as possible without going through the roof or being so tall as to be wasteful or impractical. And whichever condenser best matches what you can put into it and demand out of it.
I guess the best short answer is as tall as possible without going through the roof or being so tall as to be wasteful or impractical. And whichever condenser best matches what you can put into it and demand out of it.
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Re: Newbie from Victoria
Start the questions in the novice section and you will get ample advise and pointers but in short those two products are best done with two completely different approaches with either two different stills of one of several designs that can be ran in different configurations but the discussion of them is beyond the excepted scope of a welcome thread and is best suited to the novice sub forum
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