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by mesuite77
Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Help with Brew Shop CM Still collection rate
Replies: 6
Views: 759

Re: Help with Brew Shop CM Still collection rate

Hi Anthony. First of all, there is no methanol in your wash. Meth results from the fermentation of pectin and cellulose, not pure sugar. There is acetone and ethyl acetate though. Your still is running too hot. Are you using a hot plate? If it's a standard US 1500W plate, suggest you get a 20A rout...
by mesuite77
Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Help with Brew Shop CM Still collection rate
Replies: 6
Views: 759

Help with Brew Shop CM Still collection rate

Hi all, this is my first post here. Have been reading for the last month or so as I try and learn how to use the still that I have. I have a brew shop CM still. I know that it has its inherent problems, however it is my first still and I borrowed it from a mate just to try out distilling. It is curr...