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- Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:29 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: How many saddles to fill T500 column?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 53
Re: How many saddles to fill T500 column?
Wrong question. There will be a difference in saddle weight/volume from brand to brand, material to material. If you want to get it right the first time, you should think in terms of the volume (space) you need to fill. What is the volume of column space that you need to fill, and how much packing d...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:07 pm
- Forum: Whiskey
- Topic: High rye wash in an electrical boiler?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1802
Re: High rye wash in an electrical boiler?
My condolences... there might be a pellicle in the boiler that could scorch Nah, that wasn't it, man. I had my heating element burnt with the rye wort as clear as beer and with no infection in it. It was like: wow! it's clear, it's yummy, it has a fine scent, imma run it out on induction and a heat...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:09 pm
- Forum: Whiskey
- Topic: Wheated bourbon
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1284
Re: Wheated bourbon
Could you put a thumper cap on your milk can?The Booze Pipe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:20 pm I just purchased a 26 gallon milk can for striping. Can it be modified to strip on steam?
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: CCVM design feedback
- Replies: 98
- Views: 4858
Re: CCVM design feedback
Any advice on the RC coil? Is this wound tight enough, or too much air space? It would be made from about 15 feet of 1/4 inch copper (3/8 inch OD). It would go inside a 3" Triclamp spool, with an ID of 2.87 inch. RC coil.png A single coil that size would be more than fine, though there is noti...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Rum
- Topic: Larger Rum recipe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 226
Re: Larger Rum recipe
Hi rumblepants. I question the need for DAP with a molasses ferment. Not sure that any would be needed, but double check my assumption. Possibly check other molasses recipes in the T&T section for the need to add nutrients. I know adding too much and distilling in a copper still can lead to blue...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:08 am
- Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
- Topic: Double helix reflux coil
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1109
Re: Double helix reflux coil
Osse87, I would recommend you do not smell for a vapor leak. Alcohol vapor will be at 170F or greater temp and if you have a significant vapor leak and you go sticking your face in there you could get burnt. Not too safe.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:59 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: First Distillation
- Replies: 21
- Views: 651
Re: First Distillation
Thankyou! I've sketched one up in CAD and 3D printing an adapter which I can fix a PRT100 style thermo into my cooling hose. I'll add photos and the 3D file when I do my build blog to share the learning. Thanks! A hand held IR thermometer can also give you the exit water temp. Those also work well ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:20 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: First spirit run
- Replies: 30
- Views: 754
Re: First spirit run
I want things done in about 8 hours, including warmup. When it comes to Pot still spirit Runs , I’m in total agreeance with Otis . It’s a physics thing . Ideal Watts per litre = ideal separation . More litres , more watts ……. Less litres , less watts . ….. time = the same …. About 8 hours . That se...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:27 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: First spirit run
- Replies: 30
- Views: 754
Re: First spirit run
Hi Hunter. I run my pot still spirit runs similar to the way Normandy recommended with regard to duration. It does not matter to me how much volume I have in the boiler, 1 gallon to 13, I want things done in about 8 hours, including warmup. That usually means that after warmup and collecting fores (...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:24 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: First Distillation
- Replies: 21
- Views: 651
Re: First Distillation
Hey Muse. Another bit of feedback for you that starts with a question. Why was your collection rate all over the place? That should be relatively constant throughout the run. I’m just guessing you were playing with the power and reflux throughout the run. When making a neutral you should try to find...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:26 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: First Distillation
- Replies: 21
- Views: 651
Re: First Distillation
I think 3000w is way too much power for a 2” column. Yes, you can get a high ABV from a 2” running at 3000w and a lot of reflux but you are likely smearing all the components of your run. This is why they all taste the same “hot” to you. I think you should be running somewhere near 1500w, depending ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Some questions on 1 litre mini Alembic still and how to control hot plate?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 818
Re: Some questions on 1 litre mini Alembic still and how to control hot plate?
I found that using too much DAP gave me blue distillate using my copper upper (stainless boiler). I stopped using DAP and the blue want away.
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:29 pm
- Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
- Topic: How long wil low wines keep?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1954
Re: How long wil low wines keep?
You sure that is not just oil clumping together? I would not think anything is going to grow in a 30% alcohol liquid. I can’t really get much from the pictures.
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:25 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Howdy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 133
Re: Howdy
Welcome to HD bob. Interesting name. There are not many islands in Idaho, at least not physical islands.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: 2" to 3" boiler adaptor
- Replies: 17
- Views: 472
Re: 2" to 3" boiler adaptor
Hi Bob The 2” section at the base of your column should not be a problem on its own. As Salt mentioned above, you should be running the 3” column at a higher power level than you did your 2” column. I would suggest that whatever screen you use to hold up the packing be placed at the base of the 3” s...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:42 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: First stripping run, I think success!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 354
Re: First stripping run, I think success!
Congratulations on your first strip. Like the poster above I will typically do three strips for one spirit run, to get the most I can out of one ferment. I typically collect 1/3 of the boiler charge volume on a strip run so three strips will result in one boiler full for your spirit run. You run on ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:16 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: New to the community from the PNW.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 243
Re: New to the community from the PNW.
Welcome to HD BW from a fellow PNWer. Best of luck on your journey.
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:58 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Some questions on 1 litre mini Alembic still and how to control hot plate?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 818
Re: Some questions on 1 litre mini Alembic still and how to control hot plate?
I can answer your first question. I have a 1 liter still and I find it perfect for making one 375 ml bottle of gin at a time. It’s not as pretty as yours, but it’s a lot of fun running this little still. I’ve been able to make many small batches of gin. Here is my post, and it includes a few run de...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:45 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Some questions on 1 litre mini Alembic still and how to control hot plate?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 818
Re: Some questions on 1 litre mini Alembic still and how to control hot plate?
I can answer your first question. I have a 1 liter still and I find it perfect for making one 375 ml bottle of gin at a time. It’s not as pretty as yours, but it’s a lot of fun running this little still. I’ve been able to make many small batches of gin. Here is my post, and it includes a few run det...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:59 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Is there a way to search for a THREAD we started?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 381
Re: Is there a way to search for a THREAD we started?
That’s handy to know. Thanks for asking Sadie and thanks for answering Higgins.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: +++2KW Induction & 5Gal Pot Distillation Process+++
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1366
Re: +++2KW Induction & 5Gal Pot Distillation Process+++
Excellent observation Alcross88. You just learned something very important in your understanding of how to distill, and that is to Ignore your thermometer. It’s of no use on a pot still. The boiling point of your charge is based on its ABV. Adjusting power up or down does not change this boiling tem...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: My latest baby...wide reflux range ccvm
- Replies: 14
- Views: 541
Re: My latest baby...wide reflux range ccvm
Beautiful TIG work. I’d be careful with your water connections and consider some pipe clamps on those hoses. When the cooling water gets hot those hoses will get softer and will be more likely to blow off. I’m sure you know this, but that Product condenser section of the head will get hot on an exte...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:10 am
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Vm/LM head
- Replies: 107
- Views: 3079
Re: Vm/LM head
So are we wasting our time telling folk to build reflux stills that are 20 x the column diameter in hight when they ask........If 90 % abv makes great neutral we might as well start making those reflux stills shorter and saving on materials. You run the site. I mean this respectfully. Are you being...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:41 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Book about making Scotch Whisky
- Replies: 4
- Views: 341
Book about making Scotch Whisky
Hi folks. I just read this short article on Forbs about a book on making scotch whiskey. “Was 1927 the best year for scotch whisky”. https://www.forbes.com/sites/marklittler/2024/02/23/was-1927-the-best-year-for-scotch-whisky/?sh=31a5efbe3df7 Apparently, this book goes deep into the details of how t...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Noble Vodkas of Russia XVIII Century
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1214
Re: Noble Vodkas of Russia XVIII Century
I wonder if this process is related a process others have posted called “Fat Washing”. I know that process was done on finished spirits, but wonder if it’s related? I tried the fat washing once and found it stripped a lot of spirit flavors. It just did not taste right and I was not happy with the r...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Vm/LM head
- Replies: 107
- Views: 3079
Re: Vm/LM head
Hey Salt. Sorry for being so argumentative. I guess I’m just not understanding the logic of the linguistic gymnastics going on. Part of living with a debilitating case of OMS (old man syndrome). At the end of the day, I respect your experience and advice, and appreciate your posts.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:45 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Vm/LM head
- Replies: 107
- Views: 3079
Re: Vm/LM head
I don't particularly agree, the same wash or low wines refluxed to Azeo is always going to be more pure/clean. Start lowering the bar and soon you will have folk claiming that 88% or 90% is "good enough". I totally agree with this. I'd have to hear how many watts they're running at as wel...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:20 pm
- Forum: Distilling News
- Topic: Texas protecting its citizens
- Replies: 13
- Views: 947
Re: Texas protecting its citizens
What? Hypocrisy from self-righteous? Say it ain’t so.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Vm/LM head
- Replies: 107
- Views: 3079
Re: Vm/LM head
Same here. If your making neutral spirits, chasing after azeo is a waste of time and energy. I don't particularly agree, the same wash or low wines refluxed to Azeo is always going to be more pure/clean. Start lowering the bar and soon you will have folk claiming that 88% or 90% is "good enoug...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:58 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Noble Vodkas of Russia XVIII Century
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1214
Re: Noble Vodkas of Russia XVIII Century
I wonder if this process is related a process others have posted called “Fat Washing”. I know that process was done on finished spirits, but wonder if it’s related? I tried the fat washing once and found it stripped a lot of spirit flavors. It just did not taste right and I was not happy with the re...