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I bought one of the condenser coils from ebay and I'm pretty happy with it (it was from atlanta_service). The photo from the ebay page accurately represents the final product, and it was shipped promptly. I had originally wound one myself, but wasn't real happy with it. I'm sure I could have eventua...

I've got some stuff from http://www.pexsupply.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Here's another online source that has quite a bit: http://www.plumbingsupply.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Coaster, I don't think it is correct that there is PTFE tubing that isn't rated for distilling temps.. do you know of any examples? PTFE is generally safe to 260C. That is not to say that it wouldn't be a better solution to use a flexible copper or stainless line, and it is always good to check the ...

First, run it with water and vinegar to clean it, and to check for leaks. Then for the sacrificial alcohol run, use whatever you have that is cheap. You could use a sugar wash or some cheap wine. You don't need to run 15 gallons or anything.. a gallon or two is fine. It is not recommended to drink t...

I like it!

The good side is, since the show aired, I have seen more interest in shinin' than ever. More people mean a bigger force. So, in the long run, the show may actually help. You might be right.. "There is no such thing as bad publicity." Maybe the number of people who saw the show and were cu...

I also don't see how a group of internet forum members actively engaged in breaking the laws contributes to revising the laws. Generally, you don't get laws changed by actively breaking said laws. I'm not sure I agree with this point. Often it does take some lawbreaking to get laws to change. Think...

Glucose? are you sure you don't mean glycerin?

From here the optimal range is between 15C and 25C, so it will be fastest to be close to 25C (77 degrees F).

Welcome! Here's were I think the best places to start: The faq: http://homedistiller.org/faq.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow The new distiller reading lounge: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46 The wiki: http://homedistiller.org/wi...

Yes, I posted that.. but I think in that case it was a helpful answer. I also asked what flavors he was interested in. If he would have responded back, I would have tried to steer him in the right direction. It can be a good idea to mention that there's more info if you search as part of an answer, ...

likkerKurt wrote:It would be much easier to find answers on here if people just answered questions instead of just saying "go find the answer somewhere else" Every time i find a thread with someone asking a question i want to know the answer to, i find "go do a search"! THANKS! ...

Yes you are correct. We both have been making typos. What I was trying to say is that both silicone and glass are both made out of silicon. I wasn't trying to say that glass was made out of silicone gel. Though if silicon isn't what you were thinking would leach from silicone gel, I'm not sure what ...

Good, don't assume anything I say without verifying it. The problem with silicone in breast implants wasn't because it wasn't inert. You do know that silicone is what glass is made out of, don't you? Here's some sites that talk about the if silicone is inert: http://www.rubbersheetroll.com/silicone_...

Silicone is not non reactive with other products after cured. Hot alcohol vapor is an extremely powerful solvent that will leach toxic compounds from the silicon depositing the toxins into the alcohol sprits. Coaster, The reason synthetics are not used is because this site promotes only proven safe...

What flavors are you interested in? Do a forum search for whatever you want to make something like, and you'll probably get some hits on how to make it.

ive been looking and was wondering if there is a post specificly for learning all the terminology and what all these "new" words meen and all that jaz? ive got the just but really wana get a good grasp on this stuff before i start my 1st run just so i am sure i know what the heck im doing...

Keep waiting. as long as it is bubbling the yeast is still doing its magic. Sometimes it take a bit longer, but as long as you have it covered and have a fermentation lock, there isn't really any problem with letting it be. It may help to warm it up a bit.. (closer to 80F, but not much more than tha...

Here's a couple of threads that talk about it:

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=18124
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 4&start=15

Here's what I noticed, (from one newbie to another) Water run it is recommended to run vinegar with that.. The acid will help sanitize anything in the column and clean it out.. (probably not as important with a stainless still column, though) Your next run should have a sacrificial run, where you di...

You want to make sure you don't have any leaks that could drip alcohol on the burner. Keep the distillate far enough away to prevent it from catching fire even if if your container spills or breaks or something. You can be safe with propane, as long as you are careful. When you are setting things up...

I am wondering if my #5 is actually safe and why a #3 container cant be used to ferment (low abv liquids) but it can be used in higher abv beverages? Hope my container is ok as i have been fermenting for 5 days and would hate to have wasted my ingredients and my time. Safe vs. not safe isn't really...

I appreciate this forums concern for safety, and I in fact share it. My questioning on PET was based on the fact that I do want to be safe, and my understanding is PET is as least as safe as HDPE. Each material has trade offs.. If you eschew all plastics, and use only glass for containers you risk g...

I'm using "beer belts" to keep the temp up on my 6 gallon buckets. They are about $20, and will raise the temp about 10 deg. F. And since I'm starting to get impatient I'm also puttying an old jacket loosely around it for a couple more degrees. With luck they will be done soon and I'll be ...

You need No 2 HDPE SPECIFICALLY MARKED AS FOODGRADE to ferment in. Full stop. I agree you need to use foodgrade plastics.. but my question is there a reason that FDA approved PET foodgrade containers aren't safe for fermenting? (besides your say-so). http://www.better-bottle.com" onclick="...

Tater,

Are you saying that PET should be avoided for fermentation containers? How about "Better-Bottles"?

My understanding for fermentation the large PET bottles were safe....

Also, do you have a source for the levels of antomony and phthalates in PET?

DWV is still plenty thick for a still. Since there's no pressure built up in the still it doesn't need to be especially thick. Are you sure it isn't available in 10' sections? The Menards by my house has 10' 3"

I'm making mine out of 2" DWV.

Welcome aboard, mtdew_mn... It sounds like you have been doing your research because using a Bokakob dual slant plate reflux column to run Birdwatchers wash is a good way to produce clean neutral spirits... Will you be heating the pony keg with gas or electric...??? Good luck... :thumbup: For now, ...

I'm been making beer and wine for the last few years, and decided to take the next step :) I'm putting together a 2" bokabob, with a pony keg for a boiler. My interests are mainly neutrals, though I may try some rum when I get the hang of things. I'm going to try a batch of the Birdwatcher's su...