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by drinktofabfabtodrink
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Pot still with long stainless shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 4250

Re: Pot still with long stainless shotgun

thank you! I will post more pictures when i finish...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:56 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Pot still with long stainless shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 4250

Re: Pot still with long stainless shotgun

Been working on it in my spare time... making two units for now....here it goes so far. First i used CNC plasma cutter to cut my plates Unwelded.jpg Realized my inner pattern was a bit tight for water flow into center, so i plugged a center hole. also decided to plug two on the outer rim so my fitti...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sat May 11, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Propane burner starting efficiency
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Propane burner starting efficiency

VAChem - Yes, I agree with you on everything you said. I realize that the method i am using to heat my still is inefficient - no insulation ect ect... but rather than approach a theoretic exactness while i run my still, i just want some ball park numbers what its taking me to run. using a perfect th...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Thu May 09, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Pot still with long stainless shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 4250

Re: Pot still with long stainless shotgun

for a 3" shotgun the length will be dependent on how long my column is. ideally i would collect 8-10 inches shorter than my column. i was just thinking that if the area was 4 times greater (going from 3" to 6") then could my length be 4 times shorter (going 18" to 6" er... t...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Thu May 09, 2013 5:24 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Pot still with long stainless shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 4250

Re: Pot still with long stainless shotgun

i know what you mean about the angle. i just like it vertical, compact, not sticking out for me to bump... as for air-lock deal... half inch tubes probably will have no issue with this, i would have to be pumping lots of vapor through for 8-10 1/2" tubes to plug, but could always have a little ...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue May 07, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Pot still with long stainless shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 4250

Re: Pot still with long stainless shotgun

I'll be doing propane also. I already have a keg with 3", got tired of two tortilla seals on the reducer. Only reason I don't like the angle in the Liebig or long Lyne arm is for compact storage. What is your reasoning for shotgun at 45? More room for shotgun? I thought about making the head ha...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue May 07, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Pot still with long stainless shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 4250

Pot still with long stainless shotgun

Hey all, Was considering a new Pot still design, looked around for what materials i have and decided i want to make a shotgun condenser from stainless. have everything already. had a few extra minutes so I drew it up, any suggestions on lengths i have? comments, criticisms? welcome to all. havent st...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sat May 04, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Propane burner starting efficiency
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Propane burner starting efficiency

here is the spread sheet, it was a bit of a quick check type sheet, checked it once i think, but please dont be afraid to point out errors or questions if it is wrong Heat for start up worksheet (version 3).pdf *found a mistake. numbers look a little better now with version 3 * so just change that f...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Fri May 03, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: First Double Coil Condenser
Replies: 11
Views: 2966

Re: First Double Coil Condenser

Copper mesh did 'er. collected down into the low twenties. Thanks for the ideas!

happy stilling
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Fri May 03, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Propane burner starting efficiency
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Propane burner starting efficiency

Hello all, doing a bit of research for a project. with my newly built 3" bok on a 15.5gal stainless keg i am heating with a propane burner. i have the propane tank suspended by a load cell and i am recording weight of propane used every little while. i am collecting lots of data, but right now ...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Fri May 03, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: First Double Coil Condenser
Replies: 11
Views: 2966

Re: First Double Coil Condenser

drinktofabfabtodrink - With the 3" column, you have lot of space to fill with the coil. I'd consider one of the following... 1. Try packing your existing coil with copper mesh... it may do the trick for you. 2. Consider a double wound coil with a cold finger. Also, if you have the room, build ...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Fri May 03, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: First Double Coil Condenser
Replies: 11
Views: 2966

Re: First Double Coil Condenser

Just wondering about the packing in the condensing coil - recently finished a 3" Bok and was running it yesterday with a mash for the first time. not using packing up the column because i was going for some flavor. everything went well until my hearts with the alcohol at ~40%. then vapor kept w...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:18 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: what do you think of this cooling idea....?
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: what do you think of this cooling idea....?

Well here's the final build final build.jpg just ran my vinegar through it last night, kinda strange how it turned out... may not have run vinegar long enough.. only let it go for about 30 min inside column.jpg first 4 inches in bottom didnt get touched, but further up it looks like it was streaking...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: what do you think of this cooling idea....?
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: what do you think of this cooling idea....?

Sorry I am a bit lacking on the terminology, almost need a dictionary to keep them all straight!

anyway, went with the graham because i had a coil.. came out alright..
PDF Graham.pdf
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by drinktofabfabtodrink
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:47 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: BOK column keg connection, 2in vs 3in
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

Re: BOK column keg connection, 2in vs 3in

in my BOK i had this idea of making a cage type tube full of scrubbers that i could remove for cleaning and when i dont want to use them. if i only have a 2" hole through my adapter but 3" pipe, will it matter there is gap around the outside? will vapor just go around more or will most sti...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: BOK column keg connection, 2in vs 3in
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

BOK column keg connection, 2in vs 3in

Hey all, have a 3" copper pipe for my BOK. was planning on using a reducer (2 in to 3 in) to go from a keg to my column. i have the reducer already, and i also have a 3" weldable ferrule. is it worth cutting the keg and welding the 3" ferrule or is the reducer worth using. i know ther...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:57 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: what do you think of this cooling idea....?
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: what do you think of this cooling idea....?

I agree that it is overkill... could probably get away with just a coil cooled by air. just thought it would be cool... my previous idea had same tube but with a coil going through, but wanted to avoid copper and stainless soldering. not sure about only one tube getting used. most likely that will b...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: what do you think of this cooling idea....?
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: what do you think of this cooling idea....?

I knew there would be a name for it. thanks for the lead on searching. i know its not the most simple, but with stainless i cant crank it out in a few hours max... unless i get fancy with the DRO on the mill and put the holes all perfect and such... only have to build it once!
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: what do you think of this cooling idea....?
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

what do you think of this cooling idea....?

Not sure what you would call this, and i wouldnt be suprised in the slightest if there is a name and its already out there... but its hard to search through a picture.... building a new 3" BOK. for the cooler after it hits the plates (secondary cooler for product) i want to run it into this des...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Need some HELP understanding this design...
Replies: 22
Views: 4031

Re: Need some HELP understanding this design...

now that you mention it the tee could very well be for doing large stripping runs or continuous runs. later designs by the same company had a set up for doing multiple pot set up where the fluid was pushed in there by several other tanks, it would be sensible that the new mash brought in would come ...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Need some HELP understanding this design...
Replies: 22
Views: 4031

Re: Need some HELP understanding this design...

majority of the work on this still was done with TIG welding - yeah, TIG welded copper - the only things that are soldered are pipes that protrude inside, which are soldered, and a lead test was done and seems to be all good.
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Need some HELP understanding this design...
Replies: 22
Views: 4031

Re: Need some HELP understanding this design...

so is there a good reason for the tee on the coil that is outside the pot? should it just be plugged?
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Need some HELP understanding this design...
Replies: 22
Views: 4031

Re: Need some HELP understanding this design...

here is what the still looks like, having a bit of trouble uploading the others, sorry.
still over view 1.pdf
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here is a pic of the coil on the bottom
coil will work pdf.pdf
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by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Need some HELP understanding this design...
Replies: 22
Views: 4031

Need some HELP understanding this design...

Hey all, Friend came across a still that was built in the early 70's? It was bought from a commercial place named Revenoor. the company has been sold once, and this still was made under the original owner. After looking at it, cant really figure out how exactly this is supposed to be operated. know ...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Swamp cooler HolyBear style
Replies: 43
Views: 12499

Re: Swamp cooler HolyBear style

i have been readying and wondering about several ideas for the cooling of water that is used for cooling... cooling cooling water you could say. so my question is, has anyone considered what they are actually saving by keeping one batch of water and cooling it? i used to keep a barrel of water aroun...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Centrifugal spinner idea
Replies: 9
Views: 1597

Re: Centrifugal spinner idea

Hi, a centrifugal filter works on the principle that all the heavy stuff is thrown out to the outer side and you take only the good stuff from the central collection point Hope this helps Cheers Stainless i think the idea is that everything is thrown to the outter edges, and because of screens and ...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Centrifugal spinner idea
Replies: 9
Views: 1597

Centrifugal spinner idea

Hey all, last time I made a whole mess of brandy I was fighting the separation of solids and liquids, the apples had turned into an apple sauce mush. It ended up taking me much longer than i'd have hoped... I was thinking I almost need a salad spinner, but a little bigger and smaller holes... At the...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Temperature & ABV Relationship Charts
Replies: 79
Views: 84352

Re: Temperature & ABV Relationship Charts

These charts would be for a batch set up, right? Do you know how these charts would look for a continuous distillation set up?
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: So I stumbled on a drum of HFCS...
Replies: 8
Views: 1682

Re: So I stumbled on a drum of HFCS...

I know 17% is high, but given that i only had 2 carboys i can use right now it seemed easier to leave it high then to dump some out and add water. i did add a one a day mens pill to each carboy, easy way i've found. havent found much online either - except its specifically used for frostings and dou...
by drinktofabfabtodrink
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: So I stumbled on a drum of HFCS...
Replies: 8
Views: 1682

So I stumbled on a drum of HFCS...

So I got a 55 gallon drum of HFCS for free the other day... It's "Liquidose 444 HFCS" and it is extremely thick! I have never played with it before, but I started messing around with it. I started off getting a small sample and disolved it in water. I recorded that i used 200g of HFCS and ...