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It for sure does not need to be copper. I just made a new mash tun with a 48 qt Igloo Marine cooler, bought an assembled SS ball valve with bulkhead (Amazon sale) to replace the drain and use a 1/2 fitted "bazooka screen". There are a ton of different ways to do it as SC mentioned, just do...

I started with glass but over time have seen one too many accidents with glass carboys. Having a 2 year old in the house plus for my own personal safety I now use 4, 6 gal better bottle carboys, and I have a few 6.5 gal hdpe buckets if needed, but those are mostly for beer!

dieselduo wrote:

NB01 wrote:After last night's game I am a bit ashamed, but I have been a die hard devils fan my entire life!

Never missed the devils and flyers at Brendan Byrne arena. So much fun

Always great games! So much passion from both teams!

After last night's game I am a bit ashamed, but I have been a die hard devils fan my entire life!

Like PP says, it's for fuel.
It ferments up to ~25 percent, which stresses the yeast, who cause esters, which makes your product taste like crap.
Keep your wash/mash around 10-12 percent max for happy yeast. Best to aim for 8percent.

Typical.... "I'm here to learn"

But I'm going to keep using turbo even though I have been told by seasoned liquor makers it is garbage.

Good luck

You should not use turbo in ANYTHING! you will be amazed at the difference!
For brandys I use ec-1118, ferments nice and clean, everything else good ol' bakers yeast does the trick!

Will be running my first "apple brandy" in a few days. All organic AJ, came in glass 1 gal jugs, so bonus there. Tossed one packet of EC-118 per 3 gal of juice (overkill I know) Been running for just under a month and all activity on airlocks has stopped completely. Fermenting 6 gallons fo...

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=25276 Do some reading! There are a ton of threads and just as many opinions out there! Experiment, see what works best for you. What I always went with was "better off safe than sorry" mentality when it comes to oaking. You can always ...

You flake stand looks a bit small. Do you have circulating water? I see what looks like a run off tube at the top, but are you piping cool water in the bottom? Without constant circulation that worm is going to have trouble, and might be the cause of your vapor problem if you are not cooling properly.

Yea, if I were you I would hope its dead. Good excuse to get some real yeast. Depending on what you are making basic bakers yeast works great in most circumstances!
Good luck!

Want to share a great find that a friend shared with me. I know people are a little cautious of ordering supplies in the internet, especially with the TTB heat lately, but if you make beer this is a great cover, and very handy. http://www.homebrewing.org/5-Gallon-Cornelius-Keg-Pin-Lock-Used-Coke_p_8...

Never had floaties in my tails. If it is indeed something slimey/gooey I would be trying to figure out :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: Maybe it has something to do with sugarheads? I think so Woodshed. It has only happened to me with sugarheads....and happens pretty predictably. Its actually a nice way to "...

StillLearning1 wrote: I've described it as learning to swim in a bath tub.

Love this, I actually pictured it and laughed for a minute!

jmhayh wrote:Is there anything a 2.5 gal would be good for? Thanks.

Making essential oils, rose water etc....

No one said you CANT do it......just damn near impossible to get good product even for an experienced stiller.

No , voicing a negative opinion to a method is not a discussion ,not if its not backed up with negative data or a negative result then it is just thread shitting. I haven't tried it so I have no reason to say it is a good or bad idea, a lot have and that would suggest that the idea is indeed sound ...

It does work @ NB01 if you don't own a microwave how could you even try it... i am gonna hold my tongue and let others speak.... its worked for thousands of people... on 7 forums why not you? Never said It wouldn't work, my apologies, just stating my opinion on microwaves in general. Anything that ...

I don't even own a microwave. Call me old fashioned but I have never trusted them. Not with my food and especially not with my booze.
To those who use it, more power to you!

I know a bunch of people have stated they buy yeast at Costco, Bj's, Sam's etc....wholesale but finally got around to getting a membership! I can't believe how badly I was getting ripped off buying yeast from the grocery store!!! I was paying $5.99 for a jar 4 oz. of Fleishmanns. Just picked up 2 l...

Yea, there is soo much wrong here I don't know if I could have written a joke post any better. Please if this is real, stop what you are doing before you hurt yourself or anyone else stupid enough to drink anything that comes out of that death trap. Forum trilogy is in my signature and you my friend...

As PrairiePiss & SC stated in your welcome post, YES you need to do a sacrificial run. I wouldn't drink anything made with turbo crap anyways. Big sign that you are impatient, which I promise you can and will be a big downfall in this hobby. Ps. Cleaning run has nothing to do specifically with c...

I know a bunch of people have stated they buy yeast at Costco, Bj's, Sam's etc....wholesale but finally got around to getting a membership! I can't believe how badly I was getting ripped off buying yeast from the grocery store!!! I was paying $5.99 for a jar 4 oz. of Fleishmanns. Just picked up 2 lb...

I use two "fridge" boxes of baking soda in my closet where I keep my car boys to keep the smell down. Although with my mashes i have found they usually only put off a smell for the first day or two!

All the help you need is here, mostly in the form of research. Go through the forums looking at other builds, figure out what you like and make something that works for you! With copper skills as you stated it should be very easy! This is the most rewarding hobby I have ever experienced, and would n...

I have a gas range. I've done some reading here and else where but I will check out your links The link I provided ing original post stated that there was no potential risks when distilling fruit (aside from legal) Any truth to that? Yes there are risks. Such as foreshots (aka methanol)! and making...

Here is my other furry still hand, although my husky is usually at my side my Chocolate Lab / Pit mix comes and visits us every once in a while, she is usually being babied by the wife though. I wouldn't leave her lap to come hang out in the heat either. :D Her name is Keira, but shes known on the s...

Beautiful dogs Bear and Tal!! Love to see everyone's furry still hands, you just can't beat the loyalty!!

WLR, can't wait to see your pics! That Dob sounds like a chunker! ha

Edit: Tal, told my wife what you wrote about the trunk of the car and she just glared at me....hahaha

I know I can't be the only person with a four legged still hand. My new buddy Marlowe is a Husky/Brittany Spaniel that we rescued from a Wal-Mart dumpster :thumbdown: He is blind in his left eye, and had to have multiple surgeries to remove plastic bags from his throat, but all the hard work paid of...

Welcome! I to am caught up in the raw milk underground.....I have to smuggle it across state lines.....

Welcome to HD, best of luck to you!

Welcome! Glad to have you here!! Whats your favorite drink, whatcha looking to make?? Check out the links in my signature for what is considered "mandatory" reading for the forums! Do a good amount of research and just about everything you could want to know is here! The HD Google search a...