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by Yummyrum
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Distilling without power or running water
Replies: 60
Views: 1402

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 ...
by Yummyrum
Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:04 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: White Rum flavour too strong
Replies: 30
Views: 787

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...
by Yummyrum
Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:08 am
Forum: History and Folklore
Topic: Rum runner news article
Replies: 3
Views: 148

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 .
by Yummyrum
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:18 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hi guys, new here
Replies: 8
Views: 181

Re: Hi guys, new here

Speightsflavouredgin 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.
Thank fuck for that 🤮🤮🤮
Welcome in . :clap:

Edit: That was 3 vomit Emojie
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:48 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first still build
Replies: 27
Views: 469

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 ...
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first still build
Replies: 27
Views: 469

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 .
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first still build
Replies: 27
Views: 469

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...
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:04 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first still build
Replies: 27
Views: 469

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...
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello from Ontario!
Replies: 9
Views: 115

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 .
by Yummyrum
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Worm condenser without electricity or tap water
Replies: 3
Views: 103

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...
by Yummyrum
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Another one from down under
Replies: 7
Views: 149

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...
by Yummyrum
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Glad there’s a “delete” option
Replies: 12
Views: 381

Re: Glad there’s a “delete” option

If AI moderated this site , I wonder how much more would be deleted :wink:

BTW , thank you all for your self moderation . You all do pretty good :thumbup:

Sometimes just typing it gets it out of your system .The delete option is nice after seeing your thoughts in print .
by Yummyrum
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Scotch in plastic
Replies: 23
Views: 589

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...
by Yummyrum
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:28 am
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Another Chapter in the Saga of Blue Boogers
Replies: 3
Views: 178

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 .
by Yummyrum
Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Making cuts guessing game
Replies: 8
Views: 396

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...
by Yummyrum
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: SBB's All Molasses Rum Recipe
Replies: 736
Views: 234228

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...
by Yummyrum
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Low voltage switching of heater elements
Replies: 5
Views: 174

Re: Low voltage switching of heater elements

The SCR (triac controller) will be just fine with no load connected .
by Yummyrum
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Making cuts guessing game
Replies: 8
Views: 396

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...
by Yummyrum
Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Making cuts guessing game
Replies: 8
Views: 396

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...
by Yummyrum
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.
by Yummyrum
Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: SBB's All Molasses Rum Recipe
Replies: 736
Views: 234228

Re: SBB's All Molasses Rum Recipe

Alzahra888 wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:43 am Did a 28 liter batch as per the 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 ?
by Yummyrum
Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:11 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: So, you got a cheap Chinese still.. now what?
Replies: 50
Views: 5997

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...
by Yummyrum
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:57 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Distilling without power or running water
Replies: 60
Views: 1402

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...
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Distilling without power or running water
Replies: 60
Views: 1402

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...
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: ~50gal fermenter?
Replies: 29
Views: 643

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
by Yummyrum
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Rum
Topic: John Dore two retorts Pot Still.
Replies: 50
Views: 1252

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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by Yummyrum
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Dephlegmator not needed to reflux?
Replies: 51
Views: 1213

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...
by Yummyrum
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Thumper spear clog?
Replies: 15
Views: 359

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...
by Yummyrum
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: History and Folklore
Topic: Poxna, a spirit here I've never tried
Replies: 12
Views: 394

Re: Poxna, a spirit here I've never tried

Extra Virgin Pox :lol:
Can’t believe I just read that .