my first still

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my first still

Postby whitewolfrun » Fri May 04, 2012 7:58 am

5 gal onion shape pot still very happy with this b-day gift
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Re: my first still

Postby heartcut » Fri May 04, 2012 8:04 am

That's one good looking birthday present.
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Re: my first still

Postby whitewolfrun » Fri May 04, 2012 2:16 pm

thanks old lady got it out houston
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Re: my first still

Postby dakotasnake » Fri May 04, 2012 4:21 pm

thats a purty still, much nicer than my first. id keep the old lady and the still if i was you.just make sure its lead free [ the still, not the old lady] if its an older still.
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Re: my first still

Postby whitewolfrun » Fri May 04, 2012 6:06 pm

thanks yea she good (old lady) did a leak test and vinger run and its all good no leaks run like a dream
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Re: my first still

Postby bentstick » Sat May 05, 2012 5:33 am

Nice lookin alembic, and a very nice B- day present!!
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Re: my first still

Postby whitewolfrun » Sat May 05, 2012 12:22 pm

thanks doing a rum run right now pulled 200ml off of foreshoot before i noticed a smell differnt to just achool
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Re: my first still

Postby whitewolfrun » Sat May 05, 2012 12:48 pm

hey just tested the first pint got a reading over 65% achool does that sound about right this is the frist run
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Re: my first still

Postby whitewolfrun » Sat May 05, 2012 6:18 pm

got the first 5 gals done after foreshoot i ended up with just under a gallon split into pint jars was suriped how easy it was to notice a chagne in proof just by the flow and smell and taste thanks to all for the help around here
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