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Maybe if you have a larger ferment, if not then it's longer to do a 12 gallon run than a 7 gallon run. That's what he's saying with a larger ferment. Roughly speaking if you have 30 gallons fermented you'll end up with roughly 10 gallons or low wines and after doing the spirit run will end up with ...

Well, most of this is inaccurate. In general a larger boiler results in less time to produce a finished product (ie a few large runs instead of multiple small runs with inferior separation). Maybe if you have a larger ferment, if not then it's longer to do a 12 gallon run than a 7 gallon run. That'...

Tummydoc wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:55 pm Carlo, not everyone has figured out that the size of your equipment really does matter !

I never diagreed about this fact, I just pointed out the negative points, in my case.

Tummydoc wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2019 11:58 am So your comment that a larger boiler required a larger column????

Yes if I would buy a 13+ gallon boiler I would combine it with a 3" column.

Well, most of this is inaccurate. In general a larger boiler results in less time to produce a finished product (ie a few large runs instead of multiple small runs with inferior separation). Maybe if you have a larger ferment, if not then it's longer to do a 12 gallon run than a 7 gallon run. And c...

My reflux column (8 gallon with a 7 gallon charge) has a 1650w element and takes about 1.5 hours and my cheap chinese pot still (9 gallon with an 8 gallon charge) I use induction @ 2000w and takes about 1.25 hours, so normally on propane you should do better than this, but of course this is mostly d...

13 to 16 gallon boiler is about perfect size IMHO for home use. This is true if combined with a 3"column and if no other variable dictates your choice. IE if you choose to go with 13+ gallons instead of 8 gallons, then you require more power, more voltage, more height, larger column, larger fe...

I just ordered the other parts I will be needing to assemble my modular columns, I will wait until my return for purchasing the keg or boiler. The lead times are excessive (39 to 50 days) and the post office keeps them for 18 days after first delivery attempt. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000322...

After doing a proper cleaning runs with vinegar followed by a sacrificial fermented sugar wash. You can get sulfite test strips or a Wine Test SO2 Sulfite Indicator https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wine-Test-SO2-Sulfite-Indicator-Tashiro-4-4-Kjeldahl-Method/133146801631?hash=item1f002af5df:g:n5kAAOSwVeZdWz...

I am wanting to buy pot still can someone tell me the best one to buy and why, I kinda like that GA still that's complete but it's a little pricey, new to all this and been reading stuff for 4 months and still not sure what to get thanks for any help I would go modular for sure, as I'm doing now, t...

Most of the time I rack, but when I need a faster option I will use a strainer similar to the one below, with a plastic milk bag holder the first half and the rest slowly pour it right through.

I can get kegs locally at auction under $25 Us, 2 inch pipe cutter at auction 5 bucks. 2 inch Copper tubing? ..... Priceless Those are very good prices, the pipe cutter for 2" diameter pipe, locally I have little to choose from and most are poorly rated, but I found one on the net for $ 30.00 ...

You must live right, navan4. Build something nice, then post its photo and really make me jealous. Merry Christmas ! Well I try to, but I do have some vices, for example consuming my produce. :D Thanks for the vote of confidence, will do my best to meet your expectations. I'd recommend grabbing a p...

Well I guess fate put me on a different path than I thought I would follow. Last monday night I was browsing the different hardware stores websites, as I do once or twice a week, when my jaw just dropped, -65% discount on all the 2" copper pipes and fittings, so I decided to finish early on tue...

Your reasoning is counterproductive, when distilling outside with a reflux column, most people will insulate the column and even the boiler to avoid heat loss, yet you want to do this intentionally by introducing the lower temperature ambient air?

Simple 36'' long 2" copper pipe with cheap 2" rc from SD. Topped off with 2" elbow reduced to 1/2" id with copper to copper male/female union with nut. A Liebig pc of your desired dimensions will give you some range for collectin. Packed with cu mesh and theres a simple, cheap o...

I don’t mind the very occassional swig of 50% but I wouldn’t make a habit of it simply because I don’t enjoy it. . I agree with you on this! Cask strength rums and whiskys are sold at higher proof. It's up to the drinker to decide to proof it down or not. Absinthe is meant to be diluted with water....

Bushman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:16 pm There are other factors involved like the volume consumed. Here is an old thread that addresses the issue.
viewtopic.php?f=36&t=8998

Thank you for the link

I normally drink my neutrals and spirits straight 40-42% ABV, liqueurs between 30-35% ABV, but of course most people will mix their drinks and lower this, but in the past, every year i would purchase Arak and Absynthe, the first would be Kefraya at 50% ABV and the latter 45%, but some Absynthe go up...

Swedish Pride wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:02 am just get loads of smaller bits to make one big bit if needed, it's part of the fun.

I made a plate of three pipes

Don't be discouraged of the coppers current state, see what potential is locked up in it

You seem to be very talented with copper, I envy your knowledge and dexterity.

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion for Cu is about 16 to 16.7 x 10^-6, Stainless 304 is 17.3 x 10^-6, Stainless 316 is 16 x 10^-6. So, if you have a 4 inch pipe joining copper to stainless, going from room temp to boiling water (68F - 212F), with the worst case coefficient differential, the di...

but reliability is my first and foremost interest for now How can you make a statement as such without having experience the hobby to the level required to be able to make such a statement.. Enjoy your journey of wondering, while being unable to make a dissension... Mars Do you think durability wil...

Plenty of experience around here on that topic, including my own; mixing stainless and copper is common. Same here.. and never had an issue with mixing.. what you have read will apply if there is no provision for expansion, but since there are joints with ptfe gasket, the joints become flexible.. M...

You haven't been listening. #1 is not going to run nearly as fast as option #2 or #4. It can't, physics. Just look at the 1/2" pipe coming out of the column and the short tube condenser it goes through. Option #4 will last just as long as #1if not longer and if something was to go wrong since ...

I checked one last time on the modular components website, to build a hybrid CCVM/Pot still combo with the first 20’’ copper and the rest in ss with a shotgun at the end and a copper dephlegmator and the difference was a mere $ 70.00 cdn ($ 50.00 usd). Since all the information obtained by me and al...

man do your self a favor if you have 900 bucks to throw away look up dad 300 ccvm build and replicate if you have building skill if not mile high has a similar KIT with controller and extra goodies runn ng an 8 gallon boiler for 800 Well actualy it's $ 700.00 usd ($ 900.00 cdn), but thanks for the ...

Something to keep in mind is the temps the metals are exposed to. We're only running stills in the 200F range. That sounds logical, only with temperatures a lot hoter would that have an impact I guess. You are over thinking things..calm down and enjoy the hobby. Thank you for those wise words.

You can loosely pack the deflag with copper but when done it's not acting as a "plate" count as you might be thinking. This creates more cooling surface. Making the mesh like a heatsink with more contact area. It's essentially closing in more to the efficiency of the shotgun condenser by ...

I would like to know if anyone has had personal experience about using products that mix copper and ss in their construction. I always thought that both metals do not expand in the same way, I will post some links to make myself clearer. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32844249223.html?spm=a2g0o.det...

Hope you don't mind me responding with a bit of banter. Just trying to make sure you make an informed decision and don't have regrets later because you didn't think of something. Again, I appreciate very much your input, but in my specific case, it opens up a can of worms now that I think about. Si...