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by tiramisu
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Burr Oak Barrels ??
Replies: 3
Views: 801

Re: Burr Oak Barrels ??

The price of quarter sawn "white oak" (Quercus alba) alba by the time it gets here is pretty obscene and what a cooper calls quarter sawn is not necessarily what they try to sell you as "Quarter Sawn" lumber from the mill. It's a lot cheaper and easier in many ways to start from ...
by tiramisu
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Burr Oak Barrels ??
Replies: 3
Views: 801

Burr Oak Barrels ??

Living here in the middle of Canuckistan access to quarter sawn American White oak (Quercus alba) is an expensive and painful experience. We do have some Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) that is not a completely garbage hardwood and works well and smells nice. Has anyone here made their own barrels wit...
by tiramisu
Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Winters coming fast
Replies: 43
Views: 2265

Winters coming fast

My home distilling/woodworking/toy car hobbies will be winding down in a few weeks as we hit freezing temperatures here in Canuckistan and my garage becomes unpleasant.

I'm starting to think about what silliness will keep me distracted for the next 6 months.
What are your winter hobbies?

-t
by tiramisu
Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Just Post a Pick of your Rig
Replies: 359
Views: 175549

Re: Just Post a Pick of your Rig

assembled vinegar run
ignore the grunting.

by tiramisu
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Just Post a Pick of your Rig
Replies: 359
Views: 175549

Re: Just Post a Pick of your Rig

Heating up some water and getting ready for a vinegar run
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by tiramisu
Tue Aug 22, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: What Not To Use/Do
Topic: Male - Male extension leads
Replies: 21
Views: 1100

Re: Male - Male extension leads

I think the important point here is that this is a great way to kill yourself.
220 amp, two little live prongs with liquids and alcohol.

You can be certain at some point you are going to electrocute yourself.
The question is only when.
by tiramisu
Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: What Not To Use/Do
Topic: Male - Male extension leads
Replies: 21
Views: 1100

Re: Male - Male Extension leads

Female-Female connectors on the Box. ... someone said it's bad luck if your input has an inny. This is the first I've heard of such a concern. Was that "someone" here and, if so, can you link to that discussion ? https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/home-product-recalls/dont-use-ma...
by tiramisu
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Review my heater controller (Sanity Check)
Replies: 15
Views: 924

Re: Review my heater controller (Sanity Check)

I'm using this cheap Wattmeter since years at the output side of a SCR Power controller and never had an issue. https://www.ebay.de/itm/314751401269?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0&ssspo=9-4yrxumtqa&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=xu9NndMiQtS&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I...
by tiramisu
Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Review my heater controller (Sanity Check)
Replies: 15
Views: 924

Re: Review my heater controller (Sanity Check)

Thanks for your insights... Ground Ground to load seems to be the general recommendation. Spade Connectors Solder - Check. Fan AC Fan - Not easy finding a 30mm ac fan that has reasonable jam. I ordered 2 of these https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32846404079.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.1...
by tiramisu
Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Review my heater controller (Sanity Check)
Replies: 15
Views: 924

Review my heater controller (Sanity Check)

After a fair bit of reading, I've got a plan.
It may not be a good plan. I'd appreciate those of you with knowledge of Electropixies to give this an eyeball for correctness and possible improvements.

Thanks,
t

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by tiramisu
Sun May 21, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Vodka vs Neutral vs Additives vs Taste
Replies: 54
Views: 4531

Re: Vodka vs Neutral vs Additives vs Taste

In North America.... (Prior to 2020) Formerly, the TTB’s standards of identity read, “'Vodka’ is neutral spirits so distilled, or so treated after distillation with charcoal or other materials, as to be without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color.” It was short and a bit ambiguous. The new...
by tiramisu
Wed May 03, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: ceramic rings meant for using in an aquarium
Replies: 192
Views: 24873

Re: ceramic rings meant for using in an aquarium

Silly question, I see people changing their packing around for different thing. What I don't quite understand is why. If you are getting good reflux with a why switch to b? SPP, lava rock, rashing rings, copper mesh, steel mesh, scrubbies, bubble plates. Am I missing something? Don't get me wrong I ...
by tiramisu
Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: 21 year scotch wiskey project / aging / cuts / oak / etc
Replies: 48
Views: 4235

Re: 21 year scotch wiskey project / aging / cuts / oak / etc

I've always been of the opinion that people who sell whisky put as much of the run in the barrel as they can practically get away with and then sell it for as much as they can get. This leads me to the idea that very wide cuts are as much or more about making money as taste. The idea that chewy whis...
by tiramisu
Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Newbie Commercial Still Set Up
Replies: 14
Views: 917

Re: Newbie Commercial Still Set Up

I'm trying to get my head wrapped around what the purpose of that monstrosity is.
Overcomplicated reflux still is what it appears to be.
by tiramisu
Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Long Strange trip...
Replies: 6
Views: 419

Re: Long Strange trip...

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by tiramisu
Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Long Strange trip...
Replies: 6
Views: 419

Long Strange trip...

Unlike many of you more practical folk, I have fallen victim to the process. I have been ordering bits and pieces for the better part of 3 years. I can finally see the end. Swhmbo is convinced I am going to blow up the house. I hope I'm not the only one who has a 5-gallon pail of leftover spare part...
by tiramisu
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Gorgeous Still
Replies: 9
Views: 1086

Re: Gorgeous Still

That is certainly a nice-looking little all-in-one configurable solution.
by tiramisu
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: PuckJunkie's Build
Replies: 55
Views: 3423

Re: PuckJunkie's Build

I always enjoy watching a building from copper. Thanks for sharing.
by tiramisu
Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Leopold Brothers 3 chambered still
Replies: 113
Views: 5484

Re: Leopold Brothers 3 chambered still

There are some really good thoughts in this video.
by tiramisu
Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Sporacles 4 inch plate build
Replies: 66
Views: 3879

Re: Sporacles 4 inch plate build

You are making me want to spend money on a couple of sheets of copper.
I have absolutely no need to do so but that looks like a wonderful project.
by tiramisu
Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Sporacles 4 inch plate build
Replies: 66
Views: 3879

Re: Sporacles 4 inch plate build

that is a fuqton of copper. very nice.
by tiramisu
Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello from Ottawa Canada
Replies: 9
Views: 316

Re: Hello from Ottawa Canada

Start small and get going early. I have spent far too long building stills and far too little distilling. I have enjoyed the learning that comes with obsessing over every little bit but a small pot still can be had for cheap and get you started early instead of waiting ages and spending thousands to...
by tiramisu
Mon Dec 12, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Is there any safe use for a silicone TC gasket in this hobby?
Replies: 14
Views: 1137

Re: Is there any safe use for a silicone TC gasket in this hobby?

This comes up every couple of years. We know silicone gaskets will degrade over time when used in the vapor path. There are arguments that silicone is inert and you will not suffer any negative outcomes. PTFE on the other hand is completely inert in an alcohol still so we know that it isn't possible...
by tiramisu
Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: A very pretty idea for a dephlegmator
Replies: 46
Views: 2267

Re: A very pretty idea for a dephlegmator

Efficient no... Efficient enough? Looks like it.
by tiramisu
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: A very pretty idea for a dephlegmator
Replies: 46
Views: 2267

A very pretty idea for a dephlegmator

I saw this on one of the facebook groups today and thought it was very pretty
and might even be practical for a 2" dephleg.
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by tiramisu
Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:34 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: my first sugar run vodka
Replies: 2
Views: 287

Re: my first sugar run vodka

What percentage abv are you taking off at?
You may not be getting adequate reflux and are effectively making a whiskey (maybe)
by tiramisu
Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Structured Packing
Replies: 24
Views: 1222

Re: Structured Packing

Interesting thread. With metal 3d printing offering copper and stainless options I expect you could design some pretty darn impressive reflux packing ... but it doesn't seem necessary and would probably be prohibitively expensive. Cool Enginerding though.
by tiramisu
Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Stainless vs Copper Gin Basket
Replies: 8
Views: 885

Re: Stainless vs Copper Gin Basket

Seems like many of the whisky guys like their gin macerated rather than london dry. I am more of a gin basket kind of guy. Copper vs Steel probably matters not at all unless you are using something fruity as a base and have a sulfur taste to remove. In any base I would use for gin it wouldn't matter...