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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:57 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Distilling without power or running water
- Replies: 60
- Views: 1436
Re: Distilling without power or running water
There's no need to, the drawings had been around for many decades before I found them and are now available online. It's built out of what was available in the local scrapyard on the day, so posting pics won't be much more help than the original drawings. I have seen one built using two kegs. This ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:04 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: White Rum flavour too strong
- Replies: 32
- Views: 860
Re: White Rum flavour too strong
I kinda agree with Chris . Bacardi do age their White Rum which IIRC comes out of a continuous still at over 90% … sorry I can't remember exact ABV , then it is barrel aged and filtered through something like 15 different charcoals if you want to believe the marketing hype . Having said that , I mak...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:08 am
- Forum: History and Folklore
- Topic: Rum runner news article
- Replies: 3
- Views: 152
Re: Rum runner news article
Thanks D4D
The whole prohibition period is a hard thing to comprehend …. in my lifetime . Stories like this are informative and depict the lives of those at the time .
The whole prohibition period is a hard thing to comprehend …. in my lifetime . Stories like this are informative and depict the lives of those at the time .
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:18 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Hi guys, new here
- Replies: 8
- Views: 182
Re: Hi guys, new here
Thank fuck for thatSpeightsflavouredgin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:28 pm Haha just to make it clear I do not plan on trying to make a gin that tastes like Speights.
Welcome in .
Edit: That was 3 vomit Emojie
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:48 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first still build
- Replies: 27
- Views: 495
Re: My first still build
Regarding a reflux condenser. While shot guns can work on LM and VMs , they have to be very long and have as many tubes in them as you can possably squeeze , but not smaller than about 1/2” tubes . Best to make a coil if you can . It’s not that difficult . The very first thing I ever made was my RC ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:39 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first still build
- Replies: 27
- Views: 495
Re: My first still build
Links are OK . … unless they are to vendors that have shat on members and are not welcome here . But I don’t believe there are any from Aus in our “do not mention “list .
Can’t complain about the service …. Next day interstate delivery , thats good .
Can’t complain about the service …. Next day interstate delivery , thats good .
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first still build
- Replies: 27
- Views: 495
Re: My first still build
Ive looked into the ferrule and coupler method of attack but was a bit spooked by soldering the copper coupler to the ss ferrule. Im currently using aquasafe solders (the one sold in rolls) and bakers fluid as flux. The Aquasafe from Bunnings is what I use too . Although I’m using “Duzall” flux atm...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:04 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first still build
- Replies: 27
- Views: 495
Re: My first still build
Hey patch . Those ferrules look interesting . They look like a 2” SS ferule that had been TIG welded to a copper coupling . But that’s where I think the issue is . The coupling looks like it’s designed to fit some USA or UK copper pipe ….. not Aussie stuff . …. And that is why you have such a bad as...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:53 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Hello from Ontario!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 122
Re: Hello from Ontario!
Welcome to the forum Doll . Your O’l man’s lucky to have you doing the research .
I know those guys . . He’ll be making good stuff in no time ….. just don’t do reading .
Any questions , just ask .
I know those guys . . He’ll be making good stuff in no time ….. just don’t do reading .
Any questions , just ask .
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:05 am
- Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
- Topic: VEVOR stills
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6334
Re: VEVOR stills
Check this out .
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viewtopic.php?p=7738066&sid=89b02faca30 ... 2#p7738066
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:44 pm
- Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
- Topic: Worm condenser without electricity or tap water
- Replies: 3
- Views: 105
Re: Worm condenser without electricity or tap water
If it helps , you need at minimum 2x the volume of water in your Flake stand compared to how much is in your boiler . 3x is better So iff’n you had 10 gal of mash or wash in your boiler , you’ll need about 20gal of water in your worm and flake to get the run done . If you can do that straight up , y...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:54 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Another one from down under
- Replies: 7
- Views: 151
Re: Another one from down under
Welcome in Patch . LOL was just talking with Mrs last week about how our Mums would stitch great big embarrassing Strawberry Patches on the knees of our Jeans when we were kids . :clap: Sure stopped us wearing them out so fast :ebiggrin: Seriously though , good onya for looking at the DIY option ,yo...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:38 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Glad there’s a “delete” option
- Replies: 12
- Views: 382
Re: Glad there’s a “delete” option
If AI moderated this site , I wonder how much more would be deleted
BTW , thank you all for your self moderation . You all do pretty good
Sometimes just typing it gets it out of your system .The delete option is nice after seeing your thoughts in print .
BTW , thank you all for your self moderation . You all do pretty good
Sometimes just typing it gets it out of your system .The delete option is nice after seeing your thoughts in print .
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:36 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Scotch in plastic
- Replies: 23
- Views: 604
Re: Scotch in plastic
I can accept on a personal level , that GNS could quite safely be stored and transported in PET and HDPE containers as they have very good Chemical resistance to 95% ABV Ethyl Alcohol . However , I find it questionable if the same resistance applies to all the Congeners and Esters that are present i...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:28 am
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: Another Chapter in the Saga of Blue Boogers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 180
Re: Another Chapter in the Saga of Blue Boogers
What were you running ? Was it a stripping run or Spirit run ?
What kind of still are you using .
Pics are always handy .
What kind of still are you using .
Pics are always handy .
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:15 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Making cuts guessing game
- Replies: 8
- Views: 398
Re: Making cuts guessing game
Ignore the Temperature …..for now . You have 48mm ID , thats close enough to 2” . The trick to running these stills is to adjust the valve to get a certain takeoff rate . In the case of a 2” , it has been found to be no higher than 1l/hr for hearts . Take off any faster and the quality will dramatic...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: Tried and True Recipes
- Topic: SBB's All Molasses Rum Recipe
- Replies: 736
- Views: 234539
Re: SBB's All Molasses Rum Recipe
Ok. Dont recall a specific quantity of yeast being mentioned in the recipe which is clearly cause for the poor take off with 5gr as i said but it got 55gr before inducing taking off Salty’s specific quantity is a large handful . His hands are a bit bigger than mine . I can only fit 42 grams in mine...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:51 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Low voltage switching of heater elements
- Replies: 5
- Views: 176
Re: Low voltage switching of heater elements
The SCR (triac controller) will be just fine with no load connected .
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:04 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Making cuts guessing game
- Replies: 8
- Views: 398
Re: Making cuts guessing game
Most of the tails will end up in the boiler. But be very assured that they will come across when their turn is ready. . VM stills will slowly reduce output as the run progresses , but just like all reflux stills , there is a point where there is almost no Ethanol left in the column packing and the n...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:38 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Making cuts guessing game
- Replies: 8
- Views: 398
Re: Making cuts guessing game
15ml cuts . That is ridiculously small. …… you must have dozens and dozens if them . Do you mean 150ml jars . That would be more practical OK , si you have experienced the horrific taste of tails from a Reflux still . Remember that taste . It will never leave you .Every time you change a jar when yo...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: History and Folklore
- Topic: 1930's, North Carolina
- Replies: 20
- Views: 437
Re: 1930's, North Carolina
Cool pic Greggn.
Also love the water race feeding the worm and flake.
Also love the water race feeding the worm and flake.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: Tried and True Recipes
- Topic: SBB's All Molasses Rum Recipe
- Replies: 736
- Views: 234539
Re: SBB's All Molasses Rum Recipe
Well not quite , you didn’t add enough Yeast .
Did you use a Pressure washer to aerate the wash ?……. or other method to significantly aerate before adding Yeast ?
What Molasses did you use ?
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:11 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: So, you got a cheap Chinese still.. now what?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6005
Re: So, you got a cheap Chinese still.. now what?
Onya JJ Sounds like you are doing OK .Yeah , the Thumper is a joke , you not missing much . Just be careful not to boil a mash with grains in it . You don’t want to be the first to plug those small gaskets and be on the news . Strain first . Hope one day you’ll understand what we mean about the Tefl...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:57 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Distilling without power or running water
- Replies: 60
- Views: 1436
Re: Distilling without power or running water
If you are running a simple pot still, passing clouds will interfere with production, but that doesn't cause smearing, it just takes longer and is a PITA if you are in a hurry to get it done and go to the pub. We use 12V water heater elements directly connected to second hand solar panels to heat h...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:22 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Distilling without power or running water
- Replies: 60
- Views: 1436
Re: Distilling without power or running water
We have just had the old 3kw solar system (which was next to useless) replaced with an 8kw one . Here are some pics of production . This is the best one I could find out of the 53 days it’s been installed .You can still see where a couple of clouds come across but it is the most consistent. IMG_0084...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:49 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: ~50gal fermenter?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 652
Re: ~50gal fermenter?
I know a commercial distillery that has about 5 or 6 IBCs as fermenters . They have an insulated room . You know the things made out of clad polystyrene sheet used for cool-rooms etc .
Are you commercial ? Sounds like a lot of fermentation
Are you commercial ? Sounds like a lot of fermentation
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:19 pm
- Forum: Rum
- Topic: John Dore two retorts Pot Still.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1269
Re: John Dore two retorts Pot Still.
This all molasses wash works well and will give you about 8% beer .Been using it for years .
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viewtopic.php?p=7530792#p7530792
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1237
Re: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
What Otis said . But if you can get 2.5l/hr on that 10plater that tastes OK , then be happy . @5 l/hour it will taste horrible .Like Salty said , it just drags tails through . If you pulled all the plates out and packed it and made it about 2metres tall , and had about 8kw in the boiler and access t...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:05 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: Thumper spear clog?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 365
Re: Thumper spear clog?
Silicone rubber compound is inert and not known for leaching. They use the same material in plugs for lab equipment, not that means crap. If it was inert then these Silicone Rubber teats on our Dropper bottles would not have disintegrated . IMG_0077.jpeg IMG_0078.jpeg Silicone rubber is not compati...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:21 pm
- Forum: History and Folklore
- Topic: Poxna, a spirit here I've never tried
- Replies: 12
- Views: 399
Re: Poxna, a spirit here I've never tried
Extra Virgin Pox
Can’t believe I just read that .
Can’t believe I just read that .