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by TBSIII
Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Stupid Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1906

Stupid Question

Can you start a run, stop it, then start it again say the next day?

I am using a pot still, my mash is molasses.
by TBSIII
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Mash ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3166

I'm using a 5 gallon bucket as a fermenter. I also bought the lid, should I just poke some holes in the lid or do I need to run a tube out of it into a bottle full of water? I have seen pictures of both. What's the difference?
by TBSIII
Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Mash ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3166

I see, that would have been probably one of my many mistakes.
Can you recommend a fermenter? Are we talking a five gallon bucket, trash can or does it need to be a stainless steel pot?
by TBSIII
Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Mash ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3166

Mash ?

I apologize if I am asking a question that has already been answered. I have noticed the read,read,read slogan but have yet to find my answer. Can I make my mash in a larger pot then pour it or ladle it into my still? Or does the mash have to ferment in the still? I’m new and want to try several dif...
by TBSIII
Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:35 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: First Still
Replies: 8
Views: 2174

Sorry about that. A pot still, I don't know if I'm ready for a reflux.
by TBSIII
Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: First Still
Replies: 8
Views: 2174

First Still

I have a 5 to 6 gallon stainless turkey fryer pot with lid. Any recommendations on what size copper tubing to use? Also what should the dimensions be?(Height of tube before the 90)
Thanks