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by 30xs
Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Steam Mashing and Distilling
Topic: Silicone tip for steam wand
Replies: 35
Views: 2203

Re: Silicone tip for steam wand

The mash will roll and turn mixing itself when it gets hot. No need for more tips the steam latent heat will overcome the heat transfer at 11k watts and the steam bubbles will rise turning the mash. Like a boiling pot on the stove. The tip is unique that you can adjust the cut to increase pressure ...
by 30xs
Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Using enzymes to boost conversion
Replies: 23
Views: 1628

Re: Using enzymes to boost conversion

I would say up your corn to the proper amount for a 3X recipe. That would be another 5.5# of fermentable sugars you could extract.

How long are you keeping the corn at temp. Using the large batch method without insulation makes it more difficult to extract fully.
by 30xs
Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Using enzymes to boost conversion
Replies: 23
Views: 1628

Re: Using enzymes to boost conversion

My calc is giving me 1.77 lb/gallon. My 3.13 lb oats and red white pale malt may be the issue that's each not total. I've been thinking about upping the grain/water ratio as well but went this way first. On my previous batches OG was over 1.050 but my calcs say it should be over 1.070 at 100%. All ...
by 30xs
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Using enzymes to boost conversion
Replies: 23
Views: 1628

Re: Using enzymes to boost conversion

Your low OG looks to me to be from not enough grains in the mix. You’re barely over one pound per gallon. I’d shoot for closer to 1.8-2# per gallon and see what that does for you. At 2# per gallon I came up with: 21# corn 3# red wheat 3# white wheat 3# pale malt 1.5# honey malt That’s the original r...
by 30xs
Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: New modula column build
Replies: 14
Views: 1059

Re: New modula column build

Edit - Off topic question for wildcats, moved to a PM... Stupid pm I’ll apologize in advance if the skin is too thin, but stupid post. I don’t usually look a post counts, but figured maybe that was what the above was about. I sometimes spend hours reading through the forum, nuggets can be found eve...
by 30xs
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Steam Mashing and Distilling
Topic: Silicone tip for steam wand
Replies: 35
Views: 2203

Re: Silicone tip for steam wand

The mash will roll and turn mixing itself when it gets hot. No need for more tips the steam latent heat will overcome the heat transfer at 11k watts and the steam bubbles will rise turning the mash. Like a boiling pot on the stove. The tip is unique that you can adjust the cut to increase pressure ...
by 30xs
Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Leftover marble floor tile as pH buffer?
Replies: 17
Views: 1252

Re: Leftover marble floor tile as pH buffer?

Are you sure there is a binder in it? I’d try taking a torch to it. Marble isn’t going to burn or smolder. If there’s no reaction to getting it good and hot maybe you’re just seeing the veins in the marble veining instead of resin. Just an idea.
by 30xs
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Smelly grey film inside column - NOTHING CLEANS IT!
Replies: 15
Views: 582

Re: Smelly grey film inside column - NOTHING CLEANS IT!

I had something similar on some pieces I'm soldered up using Harris stay brite paste flux. It almost seems like it’s petroleum based. Lesson learned. Now I use either the liquid flux or water soluble. Both those seem to clean up better for me. I got some of that for free with some staybrite 8 solde...
by 30xs
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Smelly grey film inside column - NOTHING CLEANS IT!
Replies: 15
Views: 582

Re: Smelly grey film inside column - NOTHING CLEANS IT!

I had something similar on some pieces I soldered up using Harris stay brite paste flux. It almost seems like it’s petroleum based. Lesson learned. Now I use either the liquid flux or water soluble. Both those seem to clean up better for me.
by 30xs
Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:50 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Stuck rye fermentation -- toss or ??
Replies: 22
Views: 1754

Re: Stuck rye fermentation -- toss or ??

I haven’t worked with rye but my question would be. With it being seed grade rye, had it been treated with chemicals?
by 30xs
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Steam Mashing and Distilling
Topic: Silicone tip for steam wand
Replies: 35
Views: 2203

Re: Silicone tip for steam wand

I have used 5/8 and 7/8 powder Coating hi temp silicone caps for 1/2 or 3/4 copper pipe. When steam mashing and stripping in the beginning the pressure will rise to 1.2 psig then fall as the mash heats up but this is no different than the ss braid I was using. I have tried both single and double he...
by 30xs
Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Anybody get any good deals lately?
Replies: 2882
Views: 274461

Re: Anybody get any good deals lately?

Twisted Brick wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:08 pm
30xs wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 10:06 am Follow up after delivery.
Thanks. That is a good price for malt. How ya planning to use it?

Also, if you get a moment, can you post a pic of what the malted berries look like? I'd like to compare to the malt I've been making.

Thanks.
Just one of the ingredients for some HBB.
by 30xs
Thu Jul 13, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Anybody get any good deals lately?
Replies: 2882
Views: 274461

Re: Anybody get any good deals lately?

Follow up after delivery.
by 30xs
Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Anybody get any good deals lately?
Replies: 2882
Views: 274461

Re: Anybody get any good deals lately?

50lb sacks I saw today with great prices for my neck of the woods. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LP4ZB1/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 If anyone is interested in the white wheat listed here, know that it is raw not malted. For those of you on the mainland, Azure Standard offe...
by 30xs
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: SPP source
Replies: 13
Views: 1169

Re: SPP source

I've searched and do not recall finding anyone who makes SPP at the proper dimensions for a 3" column. SPP is typically made for 2" and smaller columns. I've always been interested in trying SPP, but it's so darn expensive. I considered making it too, but Lava Rock works so darn good that...
by 30xs
Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: SPP source
Replies: 13
Views: 1169

SPP source

I’ve been searching around to no avail looking for SPP. too many irons in the fire currently to be able to make my own. I was hoping to start a thread that may get some links to help me and some others looking for the same. I’m looking for SPP for a 3” column 36-42” packed section.
by 30xs
Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:30 am
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: AMA mill modification
Replies: 5
Views: 722

Re: AMA mill modification

I have the same mill. I’d be concerned about not being able to control feed rate of some grains. That coupled with being able to close it before the shotgun blast to the face I’ll leave mine. You could have extended the tab and cut a slot in the bottom of the hopper. That way the tab extended to the...
by 30xs
Thu May 25, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: All grain question
Replies: 18
Views: 623

Re: All grain question

You will know if it pukes. You can hear it starting to gurgle as the foam is coming up the column. Corrected by killing it reducing heat may get you some wash color in the first jar that should clear on the rest of the jars. If left uncorrected, or let go too long, get the mop bucket. What was your ...
by 30xs
Thu May 25, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: All grain question
Replies: 18
Views: 623

Re: All grain question

A puke will easily travel that far given the chance. Heat up a molasses wash too fast one time if you want to see how far a puke will travel. As to your color issue. You stated the still was 12 years old. If this was the first time using after a long set did it get a sacrificial cleaning? What do yo...
by 30xs
Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Grain Mills and grinders and?
Replies: 14
Views: 1353

Re: Grain Mills and grinders and?

I've got an agristore grinder for turning whole corn into meal consistency. That works great. I have been considering a roller mill for barley and lautering but have used the agristore up till now for mashing with barley without issue. Cheers! -j I have the same grinder. Nice large hopper and conta...
by 30xs
Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Scorch prevention
Replies: 19
Views: 795

Re: Scorch prevention

I like the idea of the shroud to direct more of the heat up around the sides of the pot, hmm, have to see what I can invent. Thanks for the feedback and ideas guys. Don't have the shroud too tall on the side of the pot. It's not good if the shroud extends above the pots liquid level. Having only th...
by 30xs
Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: Vintage black berries.
Replies: 8
Views: 767

Re: Vintage black berries.

Finished clearing it out and I’m closer to 20-25 gallon between blackberries, black raspberries, peaches, and homemade applesauce. Most of it is berries. Freezer is unplugged and letting them thaw out slowly.
by 30xs
Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: Vintage black berries.
Replies: 8
Views: 767

Vintage black berries.

Long story short my father passed away no long ago and we are just getting around to clearing out the deep freezer in the basement. As I was getting towards the bottom of the freezer it was packed with frozen hand picked black berries, and I also seen some peaches. The date on the freezer tape was i...
by 30xs
Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: Still Operations information and hints
Topic: Running a CM
Replies: 20
Views: 952

Re: Running a CM

If you had done your research on CM you wouldn’t have gone with that design. Not trying to bust your balls, but performance will be lacking. What are you planning to use for packing? 36” is on the shorter side for a 2” column, without really efficient packing. Not sure why you have the tee on what s...
by 30xs
Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: PuckJunkie's Build
Replies: 55
Views: 3419

Re: PuckJunkie's Build

Looking at your plates, five looks pretty tight. I tried a couple sets and never did like my tube spacing. There’s a reason most shotguns are four 1/2” I.d. or an occasional seven 1/2” o.d. I’m not saying it can’t be done, but four is much easier and will knockdown anything you need.
by 30xs
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Electric still?
Replies: 12
Views: 919

Re: Electric still?

Stay away from the Chinese junk and search some of the American made still such as mile hi distilling I’d venture to guess that the mile hi stuff is imported Chinese stuff. American made. https://milehidistilling.com/product-category/stills/moonshine-stills/moonshine-stills-stills-for-sale/ Not goi...
by 30xs
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Electric still?
Replies: 12
Views: 919

Re: Electric still?

subbrew wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:12 pm Stay away from the Chinese junk and search some of the American made still such as mile hi distilling
I’d venture to guess that the mile hi stuff is imported Chinese stuff.
by 30xs
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Understanding plated columns before I build
Replies: 71
Views: 3651

Re: Understanding plated columns before I build

I usually only run in the 2500-3000 range on my 4” sieve plate. Id venture to guess his coil would work. It would be nice if it had a bit more capability, but he'll probably never need it.
by 30xs
Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:34 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Tasty Delivery
Replies: 64
Views: 5424

Re: Tasty Delivery

you mentioned haste...are you sure you didn't spoon off a jar of feints accidentally? that is actually my closest guess. it actually tastes like a mix of heads and tails. (sry.. :oops: ..you brought it out here on the www to kick around a bit :) ) No need to apologize. Input bad or good is welcome....