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Was there any discussion of following up with a more advanced seminar? I was unable to make this one.

When and where is this class? Another MO resident here.

There is a good thread to read discussing copper on the rising vapor line and stainless on the decending vapor path. Search for it (HDGoogle) and you'll find it. I much prefer copper on the riser and column, although my decending path (shotgun condenser) is also copper. Copper in the vapor path hel...

Stick to copper, you will be happier in the long run. I figure the more modular the design ends up being, the better, for cleaning purposes. A pot still should need no more cleaning than a quick squirt out with a garden hose straight after a run. If you want to get really fussy you could dump it in...

Hello all, I've been sleuthing around looking at parts before I start construction on my still head, and I'm wondering if there's any issue using stainless up to the condenser coming off of a 15.5 boiler. Not including the actual cost of the clamps, a lot of places have 24" sections of copper a...

It's a 5500w ULWD immersion heater with plans to be used on a 220v spa panel a buddy installed for me. I just haven't worked with this much electricity and I'm not sure this is the place to start doing so. I envision burning down my house and my wife saying "I told you so." ok well a 5500...

Found this thread: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=62655 And wiring one of these together seems a lot simpler than piecing together the SD Kit. I found this model on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01CCK56QS/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2972357...

Have you had success with this? I've got a StillDragon DIY kit that I've been too intimidated to put together for quite some time. This looks like it could be an easy fix.

It's a 5500w ULWD immersion heater with plans to be used on a 220v spa panel a buddy installed for me. I just haven't worked with this much electricity and I'm not sure this is the place to start doing so. I envision burning down my house and my wife saying "I told you so." Now, that is a...

It's a 5500w ULWD immersion heater with plans to be used on a 220v spa panel a buddy installed for me.

I just haven't worked with this much electricity and I'm not sure this is the place to start doing so. I envision burning down my house and my wife saying "I told you so."

Hey gang, A few years back I started building a 15.5 gallon sankey still. I got far enough to have a much more competent buddy wire up a spa panel and have a keg with two 2" ferrules side welded, added a bottom drain, and legs to stand on. I've got my element, the element guard kit, and pretty ...

Anyone thing I'm going for overkill? I may be over-worrying about electricity. electricity is a good thing to worry about, if youre gonna worry about something. do whatever makes you feel comfortable and content with your setup. nuthin wrong with being safe, this is 240 we're talking about here, no...

Got it, this is all very helpful. Appreciate all the expertise here, folks. My boiler is a 15.5 gallon keg with two Stildlragon ferrules welded in already, one for a 2" sightglass and another for the element guard kit. The still head, when built, will be a 2" pot which necks down after the...

EDIT: It doesn't look like dryer outlet is GFCI. Is this an issue? You dont need GFCI for this. Just make sure you tie ground to everything metal, the enclosure for the controllers, and most importantly the pots themselves. If using kegs, drill a hold in the skirt to affix a solid ground lug to. I ...

Sounds like I need to list my Variac on eBay. Anyone want it before I list it?

EDIT: It doesn't look like dryer outlet is GFCI. Is this an issue?

Hello all, I'm in the process of building a half barrel all electric pot still. I've begun to start the wiring and further reading has given me pause. Initially, I got a lot of the plans out of books rather than forums, which may be outdated. My original intent was to power this rig with a single 15...

Lots of ways to get there. This design will make a fast 2" potstill without the coil and a reflux with the coil slipped in. Column length would be determined by how much neutral you want to make. An TC extension could always be added later. Good luck. I haven't seen any devices like this. With...

Both are good choices. I guess I'd have to come down on the side of the pot still. A pot still is going to be easier to build and easier to learn how to run. You will have plenty to learn running a pot still not to mention fermentation and aging. As an aside, I'm not too worried about the fermentat...

Hey all, I'm nearly finished with my 15.5 gallon keg boiler build and have been stressing over what kind of still head to throw on top of this when it's complete. I started out by reading "Making Pure Corn Whiskey" and "The Compleat Distiller," twice each. Both recommend using pa...

Hey all, In process of planning my first still build. Looking at stilldragon and attempting to decide what fittings I want to add on to my keg, this thread looked like a good one to zombie up to ask questions. I've been doing a lot of reading, which doesn't matter as much as actually having any expe...