It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
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It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
As per subject, it is not pretty, but seems functional.
Did one stripping run and one slow spirit run after a sacrificial run.
Did one stripping run and one slow spirit run after a sacrificial run.
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Re: It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
Welcome aboard Kola....pretty or not its always good to see people build there own.
Re: It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
function is the important factor. the rest is just accoutrements. I like the spill tray. good idea!
I finally quit drinking for good.
now i drink for evil.
now i drink for evil.
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Re: It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
I always like to see folks starting from scratch and building their own still, learning from the ground up so to speak. Your still is simple and well thought out, it should work well for you. Well done. Make sure those brass fittings are lead free though.
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Welcome aboard. Be sure to post about your first drinkable run. What do you plan to make first?
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Re: It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
Looks like a perfect tool to cut your teeth on .
Glad to see you threw the thermometer readout behind the shelf... best place for it .
Edit : oh now I see it
Glad to see you threw the thermometer readout behind the shelf... best place for it .
Edit : oh now I see it
My recommended goto .
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
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Re: It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
Nice DIY! That’s going to lead you down the rabbit hole so looking forward to seeing you on the other side. It’ll still work great as a small batch gin still for many years if (when) you move up to a larger boiler and you probably be very familiar with it too.
Cheers,
Jonny
Cheers,
Jonny
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i prefer my mash shaken, not stirred
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i prefer my mash shaken, not stirred
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Re: It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
I appreciate seeing the big garbage can for your water.
I've been using a 5 gallon orange bucket.
Changes will be made.
I've been using a 5 gallon orange bucket.
Changes will be made.
Re: It is not pretty, but seems to work as a first...
Thanks
Everything is lead free but I will do research on the brass, thanks.
Thermometer was installed but realized I do not need it, so it is only there for something to look at occasionally. Eventually the battery will die
The water bin is about half full. Running a fish tank pump with flow control that is enough water for a run but will have to add more in summer.
Made an acceptable naartjie and fennel gin as a first, have sugar washes and molasses with sugar wash fermenting.
Never realized how involved and how much fun this can be.
Everything is lead free but I will do research on the brass, thanks.
Thermometer was installed but realized I do not need it, so it is only there for something to look at occasionally. Eventually the battery will die
The water bin is about half full. Running a fish tank pump with flow control that is enough water for a run but will have to add more in summer.
Made an acceptable naartjie and fennel gin as a first, have sugar washes and molasses with sugar wash fermenting.
Never realized how involved and how much fun this can be.