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In the main yes, thats what I've been doing. A single run.

The washes have been 23ltrs of aroud 10%. I've collected 3 ltr at the most. Only keeping about 1 to 1.5 ltrs of that for consumption.

I went so far as to collect everything into 100ml batches. tasted them all then only used the bits that didnt taste too bad. Saving the rest to store for throwing in at a later date.

T4 For washing I've been letting the still head sit in a cleaning solution then it gets a very good rinse out. Dunder I'll try the fermentation off the grain next. But I got the same smells doing a rye grain wash to the UJ simple mash recipee. hhmm? I strongly think that I have not aired the product...

Thanks for the replys. JYD. In answer to your questions / comments There is no packing in the still Catching the distilate is not like that now. I have a secure catch pot setup. That was my first run with water for cleaning and my only photo. Heat is from gas. Yeast is the wine weast that I get from...

Hi there guys. After much reading I've not been able to find a solution and think I may be just being too picky. I've got a bit of a problem with my final product. I seem to only be able to small and taste the wet cardboard of collecting too much through all of my runs. I've tried Rye, Corn and Barl...

Am I running things right here? I have done my second batch of this now and I would just like to make some notes for you guys to read and see if I'm on the right track please. I have created my pot still using a 70l stainless pot. The column is 260cm (2ft) high and 54mm (2inch) in diameter. I have r...

That looks excellent.

I did think of a similar thing using a straight connector but this being my first build I think I'm going for bomb proof in my construction, hence the extra price paid for the threaded coupling.

Well after much reading I decied to build my first still to a Bokabob design. I've drawn my plans to alow me to make the parts for a 'Kit' first then I can set too and put them all together. From 3 web sites I've been able to finds the bits I need and the whole thing for under £150 UK. I could have ...

Am I right in thinking rad14701 is talking about the flow and return pipes for cooling that pass through the column. Should they not be run there at all then? You see so many designes like that. Or am I cunfused?

My thoughts being that it will be easier to clean out.

Threaded joints being more secure.

I liked the look of em

That bit is still a TBA thing.

I'm going to have a look down to the local hardware store / cash and carry for what cooking pots that have available in stainless.

I've found a site that has those fittings at £25 each YAY, ordered and they will be here in a few days.

Those flanges look very good though. I'm sure you can get a similar setup for car exhaust fittings.

I've ordered my pipe work. I had the choice of 42mm or 54mm, so I've gone for the 54mm for my Bokakob. The pipe work and valve has come to a grand total of £110 which I thought was not too bad. Had to buy the 54mm pipe in 3m lengths so I'll be making a pot still with the extra left over. This is whe...

I made some Chocolate cream liquor and some mint chocolate liquor now the boss has dictated that out of the next batch I'l allowed a small amount but she will be using the rest to make more of the chocolate stuff. One day I might get the chance to try the recipees on here Vajravarahi however at the ...

Hello there guys from over here in the UK. Have to say first off, what a brilliant site!!!!!! I've got a little pot still from Still Spirits and while fun to play with and bought before I found you guys on here. It does not fit my needs. The need to put the produce through the still a few times to g...