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by MisterSteve124
Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

I finally got around to replacing my breaker which was the problem. Now I'm getting 240V and when I flip the on switch on my element controller the breaker keeps tripping. I have tried disconnecting as many components as I could to fix the problem but I couldn't get it to work. Do you guys think may...
by MisterSteve124
Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

No, the multi meter showed 1 because exactly why I said it did. The breaker was in the wrong position and was using 2 hots of the same phase. Got everything working now though thankfully.
by MisterSteve124
Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

Wow, just about positive I found out what is wrong: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/If_you_have_a_2_pole_circuit_breaker_box_and_cannot_get_your_240V_electric_dryer_to_work_should_you_place_30A_on_both_sides_of_the_box_if_you_purchased_a_30A_receptacle_that_reads_125v250v This is exactly what is happening...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

No luck testing it today. After trying about everything I decided to pull out the multi meter. When I tested a hot and ground it was about 100V AC and when I tried the other it was the same. But when I tried both hot it said like 1. What is this about? I can't figure out if its something wrong with ...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

Yes I did have the element hooked up and fully submerged when testing, but i will try bypassing both the ammeter and switch and the potentiometer to try and pinpoint the problem. Ill give it a go tonight and let you know. Thanks
by MisterSteve124
Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

Everything is wired up exactly as pictured. The PSR is a chinese module for 40A, the pot is rated for 2 W, the ammeter is AC, and I'm not sure what you mean by what mode is the pot calling for. I was having trouble figuring out what way to wire it. I think I did legs 1 and 2.
by MisterSteve124
Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

Just finished wiring my 240V 5500W but I am having problems with it. Simply, when I plug it in, it doesn't work and the ammeter isn't reading any Amps. I don't think that I wired it wrong, but here is a diagram of what I did just in case. How does it look? See any problems?
by MisterSteve124
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

Very nice, I will probably do something very similar, good idea to mix the rice to a pulp, I'm sure it increases yield. Keep me posted, I'll let you know what I end up doing for my recipe
by MisterSteve124
Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

How much water did you cook the rice with? I am thinking about doing something similar. I would definitely just let it sit
by MisterSteve124
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

Good idea, forgot they have rice in there! Sounds good I will shoot between 2.5 and 3 pounds.
by MisterSteve124
Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

May I ask where you got those figures from?
by MisterSteve124
Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

If I am going to do this with no sugar about how much rice should I per gallon? I was thinking about 2.5#.
by MisterSteve124
Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

Glucose amylase is a type of amylase. He uses both in the recipe, so use both
by MisterSteve124
Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

Anyone have any idea on a grain bill for this if you were just using rice? I was thinking it'd be something like 2.5# of rice per gallon? And should the rice be rinsed before it is cooked, or just thrown right in?
by MisterSteve124
Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

retlaw wrote:40 bucks in supplies, :thumbup:

50 bucks in shipping, :thumbdown:

don't you hate that?
What the hell did you order?? 50 in shipping!?
by MisterSteve124
Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: How much recirculation water?
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: How much recirculation water?

Sounds good guys thanks for the help I will plan on using a big trash can of water then
by MisterSteve124
Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: How much recirculation water?
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

How much recirculation water?

I am starting to build my new bokabob and I am trying to decide if I was to use tap water and just run the output down the drain or if it is feasible to use recirculating water. I know that I will need a lot of water for this to be possible, but would I need more than a 55 gallon drum or a large tra...
by MisterSteve124
Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

They are 12v but I may just get a 120V to avoid the transformer. So all I would have to do is use only 1 hot and one neutral and that would bring it to 120? Pretty easy, thanks!
by MisterSteve124
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

Anyone have any idea how you'd wire 2 computer fans into a 240V controller?
by MisterSteve124
Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 177671

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

If I were to try this with just the rice, and add no sugar, how much rice per gallon should I use?
by MisterSteve124
Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: How do we actively pursue legalization?
Replies: 16
Views: 2767

Re: How do we actively pursue legalization?

I agree that the only real way to do anything is write your representatives. They are the only ones who can actually do anything and if enough of them hear about it, it is the only way they will try and get something done. I also disagree that once you start writing representatives you have to stop ...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Facebook Page
Replies: 43
Views: 11055

Re: Facebook Page

I'm pretty sure the government would need a warrant to access the servers and such on facebook. Just because it is a social networking website does not mean they will let the government go on and look at information that you don't already have as viewable to everyone. My only point was that by likin...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Facebook Page
Replies: 43
Views: 11055

Re: Facebook Page

Prariepiss I totally understand that you and some others may not want to make their support of Home Distillation a public view point, totally understandable. And obviously I am not trying to force anyone to like the page. My only point was that, if you are worried about the government finding you be...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Facebook Page
Replies: 43
Views: 11055

Re: Facebook Page

Its just as easy for them to get your name on the facebook page as it is for the government to track your ip address on this website, they could easily do it and find out who everyone is on this site. Rad a simple google search got me your full name and address in less than 5 minutes, anyone could e...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Facebook Page
Replies: 43
Views: 11055

Re: Facebook Page

I talked to the admin and he has given me admin rights to update the site and polish it a bit. I will work on creating a mission statement of sorts, and putting some information on the info section of the page. If anyone has any more suggestions or ideas I will work on trying update the page with th...
by MisterSteve124
Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Facebook Page
Replies: 43
Views: 11055

Re: Facebook Page

I agree it could use some work and I will try to pass on the message, but I still think it serves more good than bad. I hope after some changes are made and it more accurately reflects everyone's views we can expand the page and make our presence known.
by MisterSteve124
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Facebook Page
Replies: 43
Views: 11055

Re: Facebook Page

Do it :clap:
by MisterSteve124
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Facebook Page
Replies: 43
Views: 11055

Facebook Page

If any of you are on facebook I suggest you like the Legalize Home Distillation Page at m/LegalizeHomeDistillation. It would be great to have more members and try and raise awareness.
by MisterSteve124
Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 597496

Re: Heating Element Control

that's a pretty sweet setup you got there. great work