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by PoorBoyJack
Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

I feel like you should try fractioning (25 fractions/jars) and cutting a T&T (3x strips and a spirit run) properly and test some good clean middle of the hearts cut against the products mentioned and the turbo. Get a good couple nights of thorough testing each exclusively (don’t mix the tests i...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Give him a break. As long as he's having fun and learning. A swap would be a useful learning tool. Thanks mate! I have thick skin, and while I understand the traditionalists love to hang on their trusted ways, I like just having fun and enjoying what I do. Heck, if I really wanted the best product ...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Here's an idea....

Why don't we do an exchange program!

We can send each other small sample (300mm bottle) or the like for comparison! That would be an interesting experiment!
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Thing is, when I use the Turbo recipes, I don't cut or strip, and get a perfectly good neutral! This is not a pot still, remember! Perfectly good according to your subjective taste is not necessarily perfectly good as generally accepted by most people. It may come as a surprise but friends' opinion...
by PoorBoyJack
Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Thing is, when I use the Turbo recipes, I don't cut or strip, and get a perfectly good neutral! This is not a pot still, remember!
by PoorBoyJack
Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Yes... So here's the thing.... And this is what I keep coming back to.... I did do cuts, and the first couple of jars, were pretty crap. As expected, the middle was better, and the tail end, back to crap. So I ended up with about the half of the yield I get when using turbos! Now I know the traditio...
by PoorBoyJack
Sun Aug 16, 2020 2:01 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

OK... So the word is partially in for my first tomato wash.... This one was exactly as asked for in the recipe. No carbon at the start, and no turbo clear etc. I let it ferment for about 8 days, until the reading was close to 90. Let it sit for about another 3 days cold, and it settled out rather ni...
by PoorBoyJack
Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

MartinCash wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:16 pm One pointer: dextrose is a waste of your hard-earned cash. Table sugar works the same and costs a fraction of the price.
Yeah - Not really! I can get Dextrose at almost the same price.
by PoorBoyJack
Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:40 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

I like what you're doing here Jack, always question the status quo. Good healthy discussion coming from it too, nice one Hey man. Yeah look, some people take offence when someone questions their methods, and I certainly mean no offence at all. I love the fact that people are willing to share and me...
by PoorBoyJack
Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

PoorBoyJack, what exactly is your process? You aren't giving a lot of details. Are you doing any cuts? The way you are cutting and blending could account for why you can't tell the difference. No! This is the T500. Drop the first 200ml, and run it till it ends. When I first started, I could taste a...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Commercial vodka nearly always has more heads than home distilled, so it's not a surprise your friends like yours better. I gather you're telling us that your AC filtered Turbo is about as good as your unfiltered All Bran and you are happy to pay the extra. Or is there something else? No... Never s...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Having to use AC to clean them up is probably the most obvious reason Turbo's get a hard time around here. A nice clean wash doesn't need it unless you don't know how to run a still and can't do decent cuts. But again... are you talking pot still or reflux? I run both. I can get very good product f...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Doesn't matter, you need to make cuts on any batch still, be it pot or reflux. No matter what reflux design. Any given ferment will produce congeners that largely come over in different parts of the run. Try it for yourself, collect in a number of small jars and smell and taste them. Decide what to...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Sorry guys.... I am going to disagree with you! The T500, run as per the manufacturer's instructions (as I have stated above) produces very good neutral! AND... it's not just my opinion. I have lots of mates who have tried it and all agree. In fact, we did a test where I lined up 4 commercial Vodka'...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

NZChris wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:01 pm Having to use AC to clean them up is probably the most obvious reason Turbo's get a hard time around here. A nice clean wash doesn't need it unless you don't know how to run a still and can't do decent cuts.
But again... are you talking pot still or reflux?
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

PoorBoyJack, what exactly is your process? You aren't giving a lot of details. Are you doing any cuts? The way you are cutting and blending could account for why you can't tell the difference. No! This is the T500. Drop the first 200ml, and run it till it ends. When I first started, I could taste a...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

I expect from reading your OP that you are using carbon and filters. Is that correct? Yes and no. Yes, I use them in the Turbos, as I wanted to be true to the directions. So in the Turbo I used the Carbon, then the clear, and put it through a filter. In the All Bran for example.... No Carbon, no Cl...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Yes - Sorry. That is my water temp leaving my still.... the T500. Agreed. And, yep... maybe you are right, maybe my tastes will change. Don't get me wrong... I am not saying any particular method is wrong. I am just trying to understand how things get to taste different, because I can't seem to get...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Yes - Sorry. That is my water temp leaving my still.... the T500. Agreed. And, yep... maybe you are right, maybe my tastes will change. Don't get me wrong... I am not saying any particular method is wrong. I am just trying to understand how things get to taste different, because I can't seem to get ...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Thanks all for the input. Can I ask... are you guys all referring to Pot or Reflux still? Because I can't get anything to taste much different (just a little) when put through the reflux at 52 degrees C. It all just comes up clear and neutral. Yes, there is a slight difference in taste between the A...
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:18 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Yep. I could taste a slight difference. I can even taste a slight difference from the start of the run to the middle. BUT... once it's mixed to a favourite tipple, there is no difference. LOL! Only when I drink it straight, and that's not often!
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:13 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

Re: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

Yep! I guess it's what you like.

I had a mate taste the All Bran and then the Turbo and said... I like the Turbo better. LOL! You can't please everyone!! :D
by PoorBoyJack
Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?
Replies: 96
Views: 6086

I know the turbos get a hard time, but why?

So I have been experimenting over the last few weeks to try and get a better understanding of things, and I have some interesting results. All through this thread there is the common rhetoric to dump the turbo yeasts etc, and go into the Tried and True section, and do it all a certain way. I am wond...
by PoorBoyJack
Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:58 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: All Bran Recipe
Replies: 2021
Views: 387133

Re: All Bran Recipe

Yep all good! Found that now. Thanks heaps!
by PoorBoyJack
Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: All Bran Recipe
Replies: 2021
Views: 387133

Re: All Bran Recipe

ahahah! Yep! Very true!
by PoorBoyJack
Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Tech question re saddles in a T500
Replies: 10
Views: 1695

Re: Tech question re saddles in a T500

Thanks Bill, Just some feedback (from someone like myself that is new to the game and spending hours trying to learn - Which I love), saying something like... "If you want to add more , try putting a bit in the boiler" without any reasoning or explaining why that may or may not be a good i...
by PoorBoyJack
Tue Jun 16, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Tech question re saddles in a T500
Replies: 10
Views: 1695

Re: Tech question re saddles in a T500

Ok... Sorry - re my terminology. Still learning all the terms.

So, the last tip that I got "you can never have enough copper" should be ignored in this case?

I get that it goes to removing sulphates etc... So when is enough, enough? How much copper is enough, and why?
by PoorBoyJack
Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Tech question re saddles in a T500
Replies: 10
Views: 1695

Re: Tech question re saddles in a T500

It's the full copper condenser unit - as in this link....

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0475/ ... 1568697670
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Tech question re saddles in a T500
Replies: 10
Views: 1695

Re: Tech question re saddles in a T500

Ok... So I can source the copper saddles - and not to expensive. Would it be worth changing all the saddles to copper?? My condenser is copper too!
by PoorBoyJack
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe
Replies: 2178
Views: 1027774

Re: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe

I have put off mine for now. I have some turbo crap laying around, so I am blasting through it first. Might as well!