Glad redistilling did the job.
Next time you want a mild white rum to be consumed young.
Don't start with a heavy aged rum recipe.
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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:45 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: White Rum flavour too strong
- Replies: 24
- Views: 586
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:29 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: When to put the column in full reflux
- Replies: 4
- Views: 191
Re: When to put the column in full reflux
I no longer put a column in full reflux. Instead the rig is run @ 99% reflux.
The power and deph is set for a fast drip from the PC during the forshots.
By the time forshots have been pulled off, the boiler is uniformly up to temp and no longer stratified.
The power and deph is set for a fast drip from the PC during the forshots.
By the time forshots have been pulled off, the boiler is uniformly up to temp and no longer stratified.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:39 am
- Forum: History and Folklore
- Topic: 1930's, North Carolina
- Replies: 20
- Views: 424
Re: 1930's, North Carolina
In the first pic, I liked the gum log being used as a thumper.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:48 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Distilling without power or running water
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1168
Re: Distilling without power or running water
Here's some videos of wood fired copper pots and worms.
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- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:42 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: T500 Puked towards end of reflux run?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 176
Re: T500 Puked towards end of reflux run?
After I collected 2.2l things took a turn for the worst and the still began to puke hot sugar wash out of the condenser. Why did it puke right at the end of the run like that? I was under the impression that the longer the run goes on for, the less alcohol in the boiler the less risk of an actual p...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:23 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Low voltage switching of heater elements
- Replies: 5
- Views: 152
Re: Low voltage switching of heater elements
Volt meter and knob on the pot won't agree.
SSVR wouldn't mind in the least if there's no load.
SSVR wouldn't mind in the least if there's no load.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Low voltage switching of heater elements
- Replies: 5
- Views: 152
Re: Low voltage switching of heater elements
Kinda over complicating things.
Use switches rated to handle the heater current and do away with the relays.
Use an AC fan and do away the 12vdc power supply.
Use switches rated to handle the heater current and do away with the relays.
Use an AC fan and do away the 12vdc power supply.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: how to connect a 5500 W heating element
- Replies: 12
- Views: 405
Re: how to connect a 5500 W heating element
as the title says: i have a 5500 W heating element, rated for 240 Volts. now my electrician is a bit confused (i my self have not much knowledge anyway): here in Europe, 240 Volts have 16 Amp fuse, A 16amp circuit that's used for a long time will need to be derated to 80% That means the 16amps is a...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:09 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
Not often we see a 10 cap tall column here.
Unfortunately, I think the height is contributing to some of the problems.
Unfortunately, I think the height is contributing to some of the problems.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:28 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
@ fiery creations, I just realized it's the novice section. :oops: Here's a trick that often works to get a persnickety plated column to behave. Once the column has acted up and flooding on top. Temporarily kill the heat and let all the reflux fall and fill the downcomer traps. Then turn the heat ba...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:21 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
Guess I was only commenting on the caps. The downcomer can be a whole nuther subject. :lol: A side note. My 2cents worth, there's better designs than using tubing for the downcomer. I've played around using thin copper sheet to make side downcomers similar to fig. 12 It leaves more cap area than a s...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
Looks like well designed plates. Nothing wrong with them other than you're driving it too hard. I think a 2" packed column and a 4" bubble cap run similar power, but the caps can't handle as much reflux before flooding. Maybe buy some 4" SS spools and packing. Then you can easily run ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:51 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
Got a pic of the bubble cap plates or the name of the manufacture?
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:21 am
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: Thumper spear clog?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 348
Re: Thumper spear clog?
I've made that mistake before.
The pressure buildup blew the water out of the manometer.
The pressure buildup blew the water out of the manometer.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:09 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
Main question is, if I'm getting a ton of reflux at the top with the dephlegmator completely off, and all plates are loaded fairly evenly, should I even bump up the power and turn the deph on? I tried both ways and couldn't tell any difference in practice, just want to make sure there isn't somethi...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
Any advice on the questions relating to what I'm using? If I'm getting so much passive reflux at the top with the dephlegmator shut off that the plates fully loaded, is there any reason to turn it on and increase power? Sounds like the dephleg has too large of thermal mass. Got any pics of the rig?
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: Steam Mashing and Distilling
- Topic: Steam rig planning
- Replies: 32
- Views: 886
Re: Steam rig planning
On a potstill run, my boiler has a pressure of around 3 inches of water.
If The boiler is connected to a thumper with 10 inches of liquid in it, the boiler pressure will be 13inches
If The boiler is connected to a thumper with 10 inches of liquid in it, the boiler pressure will be 13inches
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1146
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
A plated still is the wrong tool for making azeo.
A packed column would work better.
A packed column would work better.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:02 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: how to connect a 5500 W heating element
- Replies: 12
- Views: 405
Re: how to connect a 5500 W heating element
as the title says: i have a 5500 W heating element, rated for 240 Volts. now my electrician is a bit confused (i my self have not much knowledge anyway): here in Europe, 240 Volts have 16 Amp fuse, A 16amp circuit that's used for a long time will need to be derated to 80% That means the 16amps is a...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:28 am
- Forum: Whiskey
- Topic: Unmodified keg as fermenter: how badly would I regret it?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 459
Re: Unmodified keg as fermenter: how badly would I regret it?
The worst that can happen for you equals entertainment for the rest of us.Steve Broady wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:08 am
I can’t quite tell if you’re encouraging me, or seeing me up for an entertaining fail. Either way, I’m tempted to try it just for laughs. What’s the worst that can happen?
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:54 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: Clear coating on copper
- Replies: 10
- Views: 330
Re: Clear coating on copper
I've only come across clear coat on finished products, not on sheet. Heating a corner to red hot should tell you if it has any sort of coating. Trial by fire NZ :lol: If it was clear coated. Scotch bright and water after annealing. Be gentle with the annealed copper--it's butter soft and ready for ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:49 pm
- Forum: Whiskey
- Topic: Unmodified keg as fermenter: how badly would I regret it?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 459
Re: Unmodified keg as fermenter: how badly would I regret it?
I kinda like the idea of using unmodified kegs for mashing, fermenting and steam stripping. Haven't tried it yet, looking forward to what you find and share. :thumbup: I figure filling, draining and cleaning through a 2" hole is going to need a workaround. But on the hobby scale, problems like ...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:31 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Hi from a newbie
- Replies: 3
- Views: 77
Re: Hi from a newbie
It looks like you've been hanging around.
Watching and learning, before deciding to speak.
Watching and learning, before deciding to speak.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:15 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: Clear coating on copper
- Replies: 10
- Views: 330
Re: Clear coating on copper
Copper sheet might have a protective peel off layer. Think the good stuff meant for fancy work.Saltbush Bill wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:26 am I'll third that, I've bought and built with quite a bit of copper, never seen it coated.
It also might have a layer of clear coat just to make it pretty.
When in doubt, look, research and ask.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:28 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Knee replacement
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3899
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:52 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Knee replacement
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3899
Re: Knee replacement
Yeah, going thru it now. They have a strange way a looking at things. Go thru a representative or lawyer. Its worth it! Texas, for example, has a whole department to help vets navigate the fed. Seek out a Legion or DAV service officer if you can’t get State help. Got with the Veterans service rep. ...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: List of "killer yeast stains"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 405
Re: List of "killer yeast stains"
I've developed the belief myself after distilling for a time and with decades of beer brewing experience before that, that although the yeasts do in fact have an impact on the finished product, it's far smaller than your ability to alter flavor by making specific cuts and selecting for the final fl...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:08 am
- Forum: Boilers
- Topic: Questions about assembling distiller
- Replies: 6
- Views: 201
Re: Questions about assembling distiller
NormandieStill wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:15 am Your questions show that you've not read the "Rules we live by" thread. You should go and do that, maybe picking up a roll of PTFE tape as you go.
+1
Wrap any part of a seal that touches alcohol with PTFE tape.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:54 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Over thinking distillation
- Replies: 21
- Views: 607
Re: Over thinking distillation
Very good point, I can see that.
But sometimes.... the questions make me want to answer the problem, not the question asked.
But sometimes.... the questions make me want to answer the problem, not the question asked.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:20 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Over thinking distillation
- Replies: 21
- Views: 607
Over thinking distillation
Before I start.
Nomex flame proof panties have been put on and I'm not wanting to be mean.
Sometimes I see folks asking 2.0 or even advanced 3.0 questions.
When the answers they actually need are basic Homedistilling.
Nomex flame proof panties have been put on and I'm not wanting to be mean.
Sometimes I see folks asking 2.0 or even advanced 3.0 questions.
When the answers they actually need are basic Homedistilling.