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by 35mastr
Tue May 06, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Sealing my fermenter
Replies: 5
Views: 1505

Re: Sealing my fermenter

No special way to drill them. Just make sure you use the right RPM so you don't burn the rubber when you drill.
by 35mastr
Tue May 06, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: My build in Norcal
Replies: 66
Views: 5334

Re: My build in Norcal

Bob. It can't touch the the keg. 2 " Triclamp ferrel welded to the keg then a hillbilly stills element adapter is on the element. So it sit in there nice with plenty of space. I checked all that when I built it to make sure .
by 35mastr
Tue May 06, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: My build in Norcal
Replies: 66
Views: 5334

Re: My build in Norcal

I ordered a new one. But stopped by my local HD and picked up a Camco Fold Back part # 15597 to get me by on my water run and Sacrifical Run till it comes in. Any one know why just that one small leg burned up? The rest of it looks fine...
by 35mastr
Tue May 06, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: My build in Norcal
Replies: 66
Views: 5334

Re: My build in Norcal

No. I pulled about 3 gallons at different settings on my controller to see how it would run and knock down.
It never showed any signs of any malfunctioning till I went to rinse the boiler. That's when I seen the burnt part .
by 35mastr
Tue May 06, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: My build in Norcal
Replies: 66
Views: 5334

Re: My build in Norcal

Ran my 6 gallon vinegar run. Ran no problem. Condenser knocked down at full throttle. Went to clean it out. Then found the carnage on my element. It broke I'm my hand as soon as I touched it.
by 35mastr
Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Froth?
Replies: 7
Views: 718

Re: Froth?

You need a bigger fermentor or leave more headspace . Lucky to top did t. Low off .
by 35mastr
Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Can I use wood to mount column...
Replies: 19
Views: 2202

Re: Can I use wood to mount column...

Easy and cheap is going to get you hurt. Order the proper parts and or make them. Just do it the right way.
by 35mastr
Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: help on my sweetfeed mash
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Re: help on my sweetfeed mash

As long as is stays cool. Covered with an air lock. A very long time.... I am just starting to rack one that's been in the fermenter for a month...
by 35mastr
Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Measuring SG
Replies: 1
Views: 334

Measuring SG

I have been measuring OG and FG right from the wash 6 gallon buckets. Should I be using the glass beaker. Or is it the same?
by 35mastr
Sat Apr 12, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

The new style bags that I posted with the new Sku are 11.49. The purple bags are the ones you no longer want as all of them here that I seen have pellets. So when you do see and find them . Stock up as they change manufactures often. My Tractor Supply is an hour ride. If I am in the area or passing ...
by 35mastr
Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Other Hobbies and Projects
Topic: Fishing & Shrimping
Replies: 132
Views: 12312

Re: Fishing & Shrimping

Salmon season just opened here and they are getting limits before noon
by 35mastr
Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:33 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

The bag colors in our area . All grain. Are not that color anymore . Also a totally different sku.....
by 35mastr
Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Vittles Vault
Replies: 4
Views: 685

Re: Vittles Vault

Here it is. Its the 25lb one. Free shipping if you spend 35.00 or more. Grab a couple to start and get free shipping. Or if you are Prime. You are golden. I have a few and never seen them this cheap. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QSMWRK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397266906&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&...
by 35mastr
Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Vittles Vault
Replies: 4
Views: 685

Re: Vittles Vault

MitchyBourbon wrote:You don't say...
One of those vaults for 19.99
by 35mastr
Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Vittles Vault
Replies: 4
Views: 685

Vittles Vault

Amazon got some good deals today
by 35mastr
Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Quick disconnect cooling lines
Replies: 8
Views: 2021

Re: Quick disconnect cooling lines

HD or Lowes has nice fittings in the garden area. Right above the garden hoses most of the time. I use these...

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by 35mastr
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Used Whiskey Barrel Planters at Lowes
Replies: 41
Views: 25462

Re: Used Whiskey Barrel Planters at Lowes

Stopped by my Tractor Supply yesterday. They had 2 pallets of the JD half barrels. Kind of steep at 45.00
by 35mastr
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

islandgreen1971 wrote:Mine was Sunday night. I need a brew belt, but I need a refractor first, on the way too!
Brew belts are pretty reasonable on Amazon. 22.00 each.
by 35mastr
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

Checked it the last 3 days in a row when I got home from work . Still at 1.020 and 1.030. Slapped 2 Brew belts on when I got home. My question now is after a few more days if it don't drop any more in SG. What should I do with this wash? Run it? Chuck it and start over? It's been fermenting since 8:...
by 35mastr
Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:12 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Thermometer gun
Replies: 8
Views: 1326

Re: Thermometer gun

I use it to check on the was buckets too.
by 35mastr
Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

Just checked on the 2 ferments that I did Friday night. One is at 1.030. The other is at 1.020. Still bubbling nicely. And a nice strong smell of alcohol also. Gonna let go a few more days and check them again. Damn garage only holding in the 60's with all this rain. But the buckets still around 75-...
by 35mastr
Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

S-Cackalacky wrote:I was in TSC today and they still had the tan/purple bags, but could just be old supply. Thanks for pointing this out.
No problem. Took me a few tags of reading before I found this..
All the tan and purple at my store are the pelleted ones from what I read on the tags.
by 35mastr
Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

Just some FYI on the Producers Pride. The all Grain isn't purple any more. Picked this one up yesterday .
Hope this helps y'all that have been searching for that Purple Bag bag.
by 35mastr
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

How much head space In inches are you guys leaving in your ferment buckets for Sweetfeed? I usually have at least 2" of head space in my 5 gallon buckets. I've never had a SF ferment foam up, so it's never been a problem. I have one going right now that I'm a little nervous about. I just start...
by 35mastr
Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4233
Views: 785925

Re: sweetfeed whisky

How much head space In inches are you guys leaving in your ferment buckets for Sweetfeed?
by 35mastr
Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: My build in Norcal
Replies: 66
Views: 5334

Re: My build in Norcal

The vent is in.
by 35mastr
Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: My build in Norcal
Replies: 66
Views: 5334

Re: My build in Norcal

shadylane wrote:Your pot and liebig looks great.
But as pointed out the parrot is plumbed wrong.
How is it plumbed wrong???
by 35mastr
Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: My build in Norcal
Replies: 66
Views: 5334

Re: My build in Norcal

All the hard work is done. Just just the wiring now.. Thanks to all that helped me out.
by 35mastr
Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: heatsink paste
Replies: 21
Views: 4338

Re: heatsink paste

zombie911 wrote:http://www.walmart.com/ip/StarTech-1.5g ... k/15862682

The stuff they use for CPU heat sinks. It's so cheap it's almost free.

+1 don't use Dielectric. It will melt all over your stuff.
Are you buying this in your local store? Or online???