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Yes, Water is good for extinguishing an alcohol fire. Alcohol is only flammable at around 50% ABV or above. Dilute it down below 50% and it no longer burns. You have cold product coming out with the “vapor”. It sounds more and more like a scorch. Have you looked inside of your boiler? You will like...

NZChris wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 3:45 pm It doesn't gotta be alcohol, propane can scorch too. What is the temperature of the condensate? What does it smell like?

I did happen to smell it, and ethanol was all i smelled. the condensate was cold to the touch

I thought i had this thing down pat, but ive been reconsidering that here over the course of the afternoon. First i overfill, then i scorch it, and now I have vapor coming from the spout after the condenser. I have a ccvm still i built last summer, but i mostly run it as a pot still (Picture attach...

Deplorable wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 5:18 pm What in the name of all things holy is this in your distillate path?
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OtisT wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:51 pm Is it alcohol vapor or smoke coming out? If smoke, you likely still have scorch on your element. Otis

Its gotta be alchohol, i run with propane

I thought i had this thing down pat, but ive been reconsidering that here over the course of the afternoon. First i overfill, then i scorch it, and now I have vapor coming from the spout after the condenser. I have a ccvm still i built last summer, but i mostly run it as a pot still (Picture attache...

I've a simple question. I just installed a spigot on my 30 gal fermenter, and i am looking for a decent way to seal up the leak. Ive considered using caulking that I have around, but I'm wary of trying it and getting some shit in my mash. Is there a food grade silicone I can buy, or am I overcautiou...

Thats what im a-hunting for, i believe. Much obliged, AC.

I reckon this is the correct place for this question, but does any feller around here know what material i need for brazing SS to SS, and SS to copper? I tried finding it online, but im not quite the best at all that. i also tried calling the local welding outfit, no clue. For reference: its a beer ...

I have a pot still I have been working on for some time. Recently I have been having issues with getting my lid to seal, and I am looking for ideas. I reckon coming to the experts is the best thing to do. The lid has a flange that rests of the boiler, and a lip that extends down inside it. I do not ...

I am glad to have found such a forum of like minded hobbyists, and, after many months of lurking, I am glad now to be a part of it. I hope to gain much, and share what little knowledge i have as well. I operate a homemade copper pot still and most generally cook my liquor over a fire. I am not much ...