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by Oldvine Zin
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: QD water connections
Replies: 14
Views: 213

Re: QD water connections

I'm a fan of tri clamp fittings, not the cheapest but buy once and only cry once. Can't tell you how much money I wasted on cheap fittings bought at Lowes :cry:
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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Controller fan
Replies: 10
Views: 232

Re: Controller fan

I want to put a fan on my 240 controller to help keep it cool. It's a computer fan and only has to wires. Do I hook one to the black wire and one to the ground ? It"s not good practice to use the ground as a neutral in a 240 vac circuit. A failure in the fan or power cube has the potential to ...
by Oldvine Zin
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:03 am
Forum: Other Hobbies and Projects
Topic: Wine Cellar Build
Replies: 12
Views: 709

Re: Wine Cellar Build

Nice cellar build!! It's a drag to have too much wine :lol: :lol:

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: Gin
Topic: Gin Mare
Replies: 68
Views: 12881

Re: Gin Mare

Going through the cellar I spotted a gallon jar labeled snow proofed gin, well it was my gin mare from a few years ago. Wow it made the wife happy, all is good!

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Having a ball
Replies: 19
Views: 2364

Re: Having a ball

And for anyone who is considering a copper ball ... here is where I got mine https://www.necopperworks.com/ I asked them about the use of lead solder and they said no. I ordered and then tested and found that they were honest about lead.

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Ovz
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Having a ball
Replies: 19
Views: 2364

Re: Having a ball

Steve Broady wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:42 am Is there any functional difference between a copper sphere and a copper onion, assuming the same surface area and same inlet and outlet diameters?
It's basically an expansion chamber, I've had no problem with the sphere.

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Having a ball
Replies: 19
Views: 2364

Re: Having a ball

Here is what I made with a 8" copper ball
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Oh and lead free
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Safety first! Additional receptacle. GFCI breaker vs. Spa panel
Replies: 16
Views: 870

Re: Safety first! Additional receptacle. GFCI breaker vs. Spa panel

if you are really worried about the dryer being run when you are running your still you could try one of these https://www.amazon.com/ENDMAN-Splitter-Automatic-Switch-NEMA14-30/dp/B0C54V7LWZ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A1A83MRYHG2PIS&th=1 I would still recommend ad...
by Oldvine Zin
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: BIRTHDAY WISHES
Replies: 1518
Views: 131803

Re: BIRTHDAY WISHES

Happy belated Bushman, That shrimp recipe looks good

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: tough cars
Replies: 18
Views: 1213

Re: tough cars

Deplorable wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2023 3:11 pm
heynonny wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:07 am dumpster P U.jpg
That's the current front runner for the new presidential limousine.
Please don't bring politics into this forum

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: BIRTHDAY WISHES
Replies: 1518
Views: 131803

Re: BIRTHDAY WISHES

Cheers and rip WalkinWolf

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Rum
Topic: Badmotivator Tribute Rum
Replies: 38
Views: 6518

Re: Badmotivator Tribute Rum

I'm in, will probably start a BadMo rum next week

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: The Badmotivator Bain-Marie and Oak Barrel
Replies: 1218
Views: 214682

Re: The Badmotivator Bain-Marie and Oak Barrel

Oh, filled my second BadMo barrel today with my single malt whisky. Ended up with around 5.75 litres at 63.5% ABV. Let's see how long I can keep it going before going in for a tasting! (I'll give it 3 weeks) The new make tasted excellent so I think it has a lot of promise. Bad Mo's age slowly I'd g...
by Oldvine Zin
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: Meet & Mingle & Events
Topic: PNW Meet and drink 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 12903

Re: PNW Meet and drink 2023

Sorry to say that I won't be able to make it down today :cry: I've been on a 14 day roller coaster ride with covid, was hoping to kick it in time for the meet and drink but tested positive again this morning.

I'll tip a glass to you guys when I get my taste back
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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: My first barrel
Replies: 18
Views: 1311

Re: My first barrel

Ive left a new 5 Gal barrel sit for a year with no bad effects. Just put a gallon of hot hot water in it and slosh it around to seal before filling

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: CROW nomination
Replies: 20
Views: 1636

Re: CROW nomination

:thumbup: :thumbup:

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: Meet & Mingle & Events
Topic: PNW Meet and drink 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 12903

Re: PNW Meet and drink 2023

Sad to report that NerdyBrewer is MIA. I've tried multiple time to phone and text him with no reply :esad: Just hoping that he has moved on to other things.
Stay safe and see you on Saturday
OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: CROW nomination
Replies: 20
Views: 1636

Re: CROW nomination

I haven't made this yet but I'm sure that it should be a tried and true knowing that the recipe is one of SCD's

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: Meet & Mingle & Events
Topic: PNW Meet and drink 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 12903

Re: PNW Meet and drink 2023

Deplorable wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:17 pm Looking forward to meeting you all in 10 days. We never discussed a gathering time.
11AM ???

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: BIRTHDAY WISHES
Replies: 1518
Views: 131803

Re: BIRTHDAY WISHES

OtisT wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2023 4:09 pm Happy birthday Jed.

OVZ, a belated happy birthday to you too.
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by Oldvine Zin
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Mixing Rum
Replies: 13
Views: 990

Re: Mixing Rum

My ‘yeasties’ love it. Over a dozen washes, probably more, finished nice & dry with it. No issues with this feed store blackstrap. Good to know and glad you are having good results with it. This is one thing I read - "Food grade sulfuric acid is a food additive that the FDA and USDA approv...
by Oldvine Zin
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Mixing Rum
Replies: 13
Views: 990

Re: Mixing Rum

Not to be negative Nancy but I looked at this stuff on my last run for cracked corn and it looks like they’re adding sulfuric acid in addition to propionic acid now? Would we still consider this safe to use? Used as preservatives and sanitizing solutions. I’m not worried. https://www.echemi.com/cms...
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: BIRTHDAY WISHES
Replies: 1518
Views: 131803

Re: BIRTHDAY WISHES

Toasting one to you Jed :thumbup:
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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Mixing Rum
Replies: 13
Views: 990

Re: Mixing Rum

For my rum I just pay double and get the food grade

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Picked up a new hobby
Replies: 13
Views: 589

Re: Picked up a new hobby

Yes, y'all are correct. I'm not real happy with that still but I will say that I'm learning a lot with each run. I figure that if I can get something descent out of that still then I'm ready for an upgrade. Maybe another Christmas gift idea if I can wait that long. You have a great attitude, work w...
by Oldvine Zin
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Meet & Mingle & Events
Topic: PNW Meet and drink 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 12903

Re: PNW Meet and drink 2023

A small sample for us from Bad Mo #377
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See you all in a month
OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Notable and quotable
Replies: 741
Views: 92224

Re: Notable and quotable

This whole thread
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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: BIRTHDAY WISHES
Replies: 1518
Views: 131803

Re: BIRTHDAY WISHES

Thanks everyone! I had a great day and a better dinner party, lots of kids and grand kids. Lots of old aged wines for this old guy.
Sipping on a rum as I write this.

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an older OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Meet & Mingle & Events
Topic: PNW Meet and drink 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 12903

Re: PNW Meet and drink 2023

Oh and wondering how many of us are planning on attending. thinking about a little memento for all who are are there

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OVZ
by Oldvine Zin
Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: Meet & Mingle & Events
Topic: PNW Meet and drink 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 12903

Re: PNW Meet and drink 2023

Barrel 377 will have a bit leached out for our tasting :D

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OVZ