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- Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:27 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Linear Flavor Theory and Reflux
- Replies: 100
- Views: 7231
Re: Linear Flavor Theory and Reflux
There is only a linear smear of alcohols because your still, or its management, is not separating the different alcohols by volatility. A fractionating column, run properly, will certainly separate heads, hearts and tails. My still runs for hours at exactly the same temp producing pure flavourless '...
- Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:54 am
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Ideas for inserting packing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 959
Re: Ideas for inserting packing
Good contribution WM - thanks.
Yea, it did feel a bit tacky It also could have been like loading an old cannon!
Lindsay.
Yea, it did feel a bit tacky It also could have been like loading an old cannon!
Lindsay.
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:45 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Ideas for inserting packing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 959
Re: Ideas for inserting packing
Thanks for reply, Bushman. I had another think and have come up with what seems like a simple solution. I used a piece of PVC tubing that fitted the inside diameter of my column and attached a wire to one end. Then I stuffed a scrubber in the top end, shoved a broom handle up the tube and pushed the...
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:46 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Ideas for inserting packing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 959
Ideas for inserting packing
About 5 years ago I did the original pack with copper mesh from Amphora but I am now ready to re-pack my 1.1 metre one piece 2" VM column with SS scrubbers. I must have just rammed the wads up last time but I am wondering if someone has a good scheme for getting the scrubbers inserted without s...
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:26 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Copper Mesh source
- Replies: 4
- Views: 719
Re: Copper Mesh source
Thanks, Kentucky, but I live a long way from you - like New Zealand. Appreciate your offer, though.
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:12 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Copper Mesh source
- Replies: 4
- Views: 719
Re: Copper Mesh source
Thanks for the reply, myles. You are echoing my thoughts, now, I must say. My boiler and column are SS. I originally used Amphora copper mesh several years ago and, due to neglect, it is in a pretty sorry state, especially in the lower end. Now I know why the still doesn't perform like it used to! I...
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:46 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Copper Mesh source
- Replies: 4
- Views: 719
Copper Mesh source
Does anyone know whether this stuff is good for packing? Looks similar to the Amphora mesh. http://cgi.ebay.com/Stuf-Fit-Rat-Mouse-Bat-Control-Copper-Mesh-20-ft-Roll-/110467792640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19b864bf00" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="n...
- Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:58 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Reflux Column Extension
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6353
- Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:48 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Reflux Column Extension
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6353
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:37 pm
- Forum: Flavoring and Aging
- Topic: Essensce
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5944
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:29 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Reflux Column Extension
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6353
I have been down this path so here are a couple of ideas. I used a 1 metre column packed with structured copper. I also separated the water flow so I could independently control the flow to the cooling jacket and the product condenser. I also packed the SS head 'column' with mesh. For controllable r...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:41 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Stirring the wort
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2932
- Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:09 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: New still in the making
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18134
- Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:42 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: New still in the making
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18134
These photos of my VM still may be useful.
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- Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:36 am
- Forum: Materials Safety
- Topic: what can be used as column packing?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 19429
Personally, I can't see any point listing all the things you shouldn't use as it would be a VERY long list! My question would be why not use the best as it is available and quite inexpensive? Incidentally, you have omitted the best which is structured copper mesh. The next best would be the scrubber...
- Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:28 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: What am I doing wrong?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7235
Just one thing ... The Starting Temperature. I use Still Spirits yeast, and pitch the yeast at approx 24 - 26 deg C. I think the safe starting temperature for the SS yeast is between 20 - 28 degrees C. After starting the yeast, it will ferment at higer temperatures. I'm not familiar with your yeast...
- Thu Mar 02, 2006 1:49 pm
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: still Spirits Yeast
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3079
- Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:02 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Reflux Still Animation Update
- Replies: 20
- Views: 42930
- Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:17 am
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: how accurately measure the reflux ratio?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4403
- Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:04 am
- Forum: Still Related Hardware
- Topic: Designing a small VM still... questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1484
Sounds pretty much right. One of the purposes of the washer is to ensure that the distillate gets redirected into the centre of the packing. This is critical. Certainly the output slows as the percentage lowers but if you want to keep all tails out you must watch the temp and switch bottles quick! A...
- Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:45 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Reflux Still Animation Update
- Replies: 20
- Views: 42930
Thats awesome Decoy man. That just explains it all w/o reading. A total package to explain the thermodynamics of a reflux still. I'm excited to see any other designs you can animate! --------------------------------------------------------------- DAMN IKKITOUSEN!!! The picture is good as far as it ...
- Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:38 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: First run
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4396
Well done, Chub. Are you keeping good run records? This helps you improve as you go along. As KH says, be very careful with the 94% stuff. Religiously label all jars. If I have any at 95% I make sure it is on a completely different shelf. I never mix final product from that shelf, either. Onwards an...
- Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:28 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: New still in the making
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18134
The one thing that I would like to know is, Where would be the best place to put a thermometer in a VM design. LINW, maybe you can answer this for me. ~pot No problem. Mine is at the start of the take-off tube. I have a nipple into the side of the column and it has a brass tee screwed onto it with ...
- Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:35 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: New still in the making
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18134
You are building a vapour managed (VM) system which is a good choice. Your reflux condenser HAS to condense ALL vapour so you have the take-off valve in about the right place. And, yes, the vapour will flow out that outlet. I also have a copper 'washer' with 4 points angling down to get reflux into ...
- Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:10 pm
- Forum: Still Related Hardware
- Topic: Rubber o-ring in needle valve
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2110
What's your problem with small neoprene o-rings? It is recommended for use with ethanol and neoprene is widely recommended for protective gloves in an ethanol environment. Cork is a disaster in the presence of hot vapour. I've tried it and had to throw it out after a few runs as it dried out and cru...
- Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:51 am
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: About reflux distilling
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3916
Wot KH said. Especially about a mixture only ever having one BP. Alcohols just don't boil off differentially unfortunately. The vapour is always a mixture of water and all alcohols present, and, as KH says, it is only the refluxing in the column that separates the various alcohols for us. As for the...
- Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:22 am
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Heating element metal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1438
- Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:06 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: LM v. VM
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11323
- Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:19 am
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: A modified SS Reflux column
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1927
- Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:30 am
- Forum: Still Related Hardware
- Topic: removing old solder?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2073