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- Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:40 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Neboirhood watch
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10882
Re: Neboirhood watch
You already said too much. Ya don't talk 'bout that shit. Ya just do it. Number one rule of fight club......
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:43 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Looking for PID wiring diagram
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1214
Re: Looking for PID wiring diagram
Pids work great. Just have to set them up correctly. Run the pid in manual mode, and you're just fine. Wire the pid according to it's instructions. I always used Watlow PIDs. I know there are a ton of posts on it from way back. Keep looking, I'm sure there still here. http://homedistiller.org/forum/...
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:56 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Phase Angle Controller Parts list
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3416
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:31 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: (PSR-25) does this look right?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6418
Re: (PSR-25) does this look right?
The diagram that blue thunder has posted is not 2 PSR25s. The top component is a filter. It is recommended by United automation, but not needed to function correctly. I have built many of the PSR25 builds, and have never used it, and have never had a problem. I have never used more than 1 module on...
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:28 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Prayers wanted
- Replies: 219
- Views: 26562
Re: Prayers wanted
Peace be with you all my friend.
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:27 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: PID success, maybe
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3365
Re: PID success, maybe
So you're talking about controlling coolant temp? There are more variables to that then just power input. Still the point to be made is, you cant just turn your power full on and off without surging. You want to be able to ramp up your power based on coolant temp? Whats controlling coolant flow? And...
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:46 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: PID success, maybe
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3365
Re: PID success, maybe
I don't think you understand the math. 10kw for 30 seconds is the same as 5kw for 60 seconds, right? Also, I'm not talking about controlling the temperature of the boiling liquid. I'm talking about controlling temperature of the condenser by adjusting heat input. It worked to the point where, despi...
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:34 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: PID success, maybe
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3365
Re: PID success, maybe
If you are in manual mode and you set the controller at 50% and lets say you are running 10k watts, your output will be 5kw of power to your element. If you just bump the set point up 1deg like you are thinking, the controller is going to throw 10kw at your element until you reach the set point. You...
- Fri May 24, 2013 6:14 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Bridge collapse
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2971
Re: Bridge collapse
Been over that one many times through the years, a good friend of mine when over it just about 2 hours before Reports are no one hurt Thank God for that Maybe the Gubberment should stop spending so many $$$ on programs for the entitlement crowd and so some fixing on the road and bridges for those o...
- Mon May 13, 2013 6:35 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Heating Element Control
- Replies: 1890
- Views: 686599
Re: Heating Element Control
The PSR is just as good with fewer components. Easier to build. Yes, Fotek is proving to be junk.
- Sat May 04, 2013 4:06 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: power control 1.5K 220v
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1130
Re: power control 1.5K 220v
Check out the lounge. Phase angle controllers.
- Sat May 04, 2013 4:03 pm
- Forum: Distilling News
- Topic: How A Distillery Ages Bourbon In Days, Not Years
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2963
Re: How A Distillery Ages Bourbon In Days, Not Years
To call it bourbon, it has to be aged for 2 years. Don't matter what it tastes like, it could be great in days, but all you can call it is whiskey.
- Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:48 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: 8 birthdays today!?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Re: 8 birthdays today!?
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- Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:40 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: 8 birthdays today!?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Re: 8 birthdays today!?
I'm questioning if there are really that many here with a 4/20 birthday, or if they picked the date apon signing up due to significance of another reason.......
If not, my bad...... Happy birthday.

If not, my bad...... Happy birthday.

- Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:37 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Temp Control - you're doing it wrong.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6958
Re: Temp Control - you're doing it wrong.
This just saved me a lot of time! Ok so if you wanted to control temp it would be primarily for heat up and the temp to watch would be the mash and not the column. This would allow the mash to heat up quickly but slow down right before you start coming in to boiling temp range. The slower to the bo...
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:26 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Diagram feedback
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1842
Re: Diagram feedback
Do yourself a favor. Wire one element to the controller, and plug the other one directly in. Unplug the one when you get to temp and run off the other. Much simpler.
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:57 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Weather
- Replies: 3
- Views: 826
Re: Weather
its been 20f below average. snow on the ground, and ice on the lakes still. Aint lettin up any time soon either. Must be global warming.
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:37 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: how long will a wash keep
- Replies: 1
- Views: 774
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:35 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Help with electric controller
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2125
Re: Help with electric controller
Forget voltage, you need to be measuring current flow... AKA Amps. With the load hooked up, ofcoarse.
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:39 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: happy birthday Husker
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1631
Re: happy birthday Husker
Congrats, and happy birthday old man 

- Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:28 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6338
Re: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
Trying to use a PID, or to use one in any way but in manual mode, is just an effort in trying to over-complicate a simple process... I honestly don't understand why people do that, and especially those who don't know how... It's maddening to be quite honest... We talk and we talk and we talk and no...
- Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:30 am
- Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
- Topic: Mash Temperature Control
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1549
Re: Mash Temperature Control
Aquarium heaters work good. Simple, and easy. I set one up in an old frige for insulation. Kept it warm in 0F temps.
- Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:30 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6338
Re: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
There are plenty of reasons. if you read the responses, itwas stated that it is possible if you know what the hell you're doing. You don't know much about stilling, or pids. You said so your self. Why don't you get familiar with one of the two before tieing them together. How do you program a comput...
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:07 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6338
Re: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
then cut out 1 or the other. Get the basics and learn stillin before you go over complicating it.YankeeShine wrote:I don't know anything about PIDs and very little about distilling so I'm having a hard time thinking about it. t?
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:11 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6338
Re: I have a PID, is it good for anything?
If it can run in manual mode, you want to see what kind of duty cycle it has. Some of them can be programmed for fast/slow duty cycle, with a variable/fixed time base.
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:14 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: UK guy wants job in the US
- Replies: 2
- Views: 654
Re: UK guy wants job in the US
You can take my spot. But you have to fix cars. Im not sure where Im going yet... Maybe a desered island somewhere? Do deserted islands have ruthless governments that tax the shit out of you? 

- Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:33 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Post your still makin injury pix here
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1281
Re: Post your still makin injury pix here
NOT a cool thread. 

- Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:32 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Hello all
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1493
Re: Hello all
I may or may not have been a victim of that 9" snowfall that you speak of in MN........ 

- Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:57 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: 220volt adjustable scr voltage regulator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1593
Re: 220volt adjustable scr voltage regulator
would need specs on the controller. some will operate on either, some wont.
- Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:39 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Question: 1 or 2 valves on a Nixon/Stone
- Replies: 7
- Views: 930
Re: Question: 1 or 2 valves on a Nixon/Stone
1 valve for output. Then have your reflux tube above that, so it refluxes everything that isn't collected. The smaller " reservoir" the better. Won't smear cuts that way.