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by irishcarbomb
Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: UJSSM Question,
Replies: 13
Views: 1532

Re: UJSSM Question,

here's what i've been doing. Just ran my fifth gen, pot still. 10 gal still charge, collect and dump 8oz foreshots which comes off around 65-70% 65 to about 55% collected as heads, about 2 quarts. 55 to 40% kept as hearts, about a gallon. 40 to whenever i feel like stopping, usually 2 to 4 quarts de...
by irishcarbomb
Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Still type
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: Still type

buy a lead test kit...chances are the solder on your boiler contains lead. I tried to use the same thing when I first started. When it tests positive decide if you're ok with that. the lead SHOULDN'T make it into the distillate so long as it's not in the vapor path...but after much thought it turns ...
by irishcarbomb
Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 685760

Re: Heating Element Control

ok yeah i should've just tried it before i posted...works fine with element attached...disregard
by irishcarbomb
Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 685760

Re: Heating Element Control

so i finally put my controller together. with a voltmeter in the plug when i turn the potentiometer, it goes from 240-245 and then 245-240 when turned the opposite way. Is that only because I have no load on it? wired with a 4 wire supply line. one leg (red, 120v) straight thru to plug, one leg (bla...
by irishcarbomb
Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Cheapest copper sheet suppliers/old tanks
Replies: 13
Views: 14616

Re: Cheapest copper sheet suppliers/old tanks

metal by the inch . com

119.84 + shipping for 3'x3' 16oz
143.94 + shipping for 20oz
by irishcarbomb
Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Tito's Vodka
Replies: 45
Views: 12960

Re: Tito's Vodka

Went to buy another bottle of Tito's and the store owner suggested I try Deep Eddy Vodka, also from TX...

Just finished the first glass...this stuff is great, beats Tito's in my book and will be my new go to vodka. and its cheaper! $17.99 for 750mL. Don't let the price fool you...
by irishcarbomb
Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Tito's Vodka
Replies: 45
Views: 12960

Re: Tito's Vodka

Odin wrote:
Carbomb,

What Ketel One you like? The vodka or the gin? The genever díd give me a head ache after only 3 glasses!
The vodka. I get a headache as well from the Ketel One.
by irishcarbomb
Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Tito's Vodka
Replies: 45
Views: 12960

Re: Tito's Vodka

I drink Titos on a regular basis. No hangover and I prefer it to Ketel One. Maybe just because i'm not making my own yet, but I think it's great!
by irishcarbomb
Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 685760

Re: Heating Element Control

i had seen the other diagram on this site, but since it does not include the 4th wire I just wanted to make sure I had the right idea with neutral and 2 hots. I think its worth noting. I have seen a few of these sketches, (like irishcarbombs) that have the 25A SSR in it. If you are using a simlple S...
by irishcarbomb
Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Heating Element Control
Replies: 1890
Views: 685760

Re: Heating Element Control

I've read through all 60 pages about 3 times now. I just want to make sure Ive got the right idea since the 4 wire US 240V only came up once or twice, and maybe help someone down the road. There were a few "I don't understand the squiglies" so I thought this might make it a bit easier for ...
by irishcarbomb
Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: drankin' songs
Replies: 13
Views: 1537

Re: drankin' songs

i'm surprised this hasn't come up yet Brad Paisley - Alcohol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3zkkLckeyM&ob=av2e" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow another good one Local Singer - Whiskey in the Jar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03wNZmRIAQQ" on...
by irishcarbomb
Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Houston checking in...
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Houston checking in...

New member here. I've been reading the site for a few months now and figured it was time to speak up. By no means am I new to forums, just this one. I think they are extremely valuable tools if used correctly and I belong to one for almost every interest/activity I am involved in. Excited to get sta...