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That's another benefit to using Lava Rock for packing. It doesn't really compact much at all when jostled. It gives you consistent performance from run to run. You simply pour it down the column, smack the side of the column several times and the stuff works better than any other packing I've ever ...

I personally find packing and unpacking columns a pain in the backside . Getting the packing just right can take a few attempts, so when I have my reflux column working well , I hate having go unpack it . I feel your pain. When i pack the reflux column (with stainless spirals and copper scrubbers) ...

also agree with Howie , you may need a power controller . Even 2kw would be too much power for a charge that your digiboil can hold . I have a controller. And to clarify - when I'm in reflux mode, I can go full bore at 3500w with 100% power, and the cooling knocks it down to 20 degrees. the only ti...

also - someone above suggested using the shotgun condenser - I actually tried that a long time ago in a different thread I posted a long time ago https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7773223#p7773223 new_still.jpg so absolutely that's an option - I resolved that issue when I turned my sho...

Are you running from a water reservoir with a pump, or from mains water? I am running from a water reservoir. I'm wondering if upgrading to a stronger pump motor would help too i did question if you have a power controller? Yes I have a power controller. so yes I could lower the power, but my point...

I am having some cooling issues and could use some advice I have a 65L digiboil that works great in reflux mode - Details: boiler lid has 4" hole reduce to 3" 3" sightglass packed with copper scrubbers 1m tall 3" column packed with stainless spirals 3" reflux condenser reduc...

aliced wrote: ↑Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:58 pm Well the Rata is in the goods

I shall let you know how it turns out......... in like a year or so

how did it turn out?

I will try again with the one shotgun condenser vertically (at max water flow) and see what happens

By any chance do you have the water lines back to front ? Water should enter the condenser at the end where the product comes out . IE , it is usually the lower end of then product condenser . water is definitely flowing in at the bottom and out at the top water flow is I think about 2-3L/min via 1...

So your shotgun condenser won't knock down 3500W? How many tubes are inside it? I'm guessing 4 or less? confirmed 5 tubes What is the length of your shotgun? confirmed - 450mm I’m surprised that the Shotty won’t knock down 3.5kw as well SMF . Ideally , Shottys should be run vertical for max efficie...

Thanks for the responses So your shotgun condenser won't knock down 3500W? How many tubes are inside it? I'm guessing 4 or less? I think its 5 tubes but I need to confirm What is the length of your shotgun? I think its about 500mm but ill confirm My 2"x24" shotgun condenser will knock down...

in case you wonder here is a pic of the parrot I purchased parrot.JPG and I have purchased another elbow that I can use in between the 2 condensers, that im hoping will tell me the vapour temp angle.JPG I also have ordered this basket that I hope will help me in making full grain mash basket.JPG

Hi all I acquired a still that was being used for making vodka and I've been adding improvements over time and am keen for some feedback on how to make it better. what I started with is: original_still.jpg digiboil 65L boiler 15amp voltage regulator 2" to 3" reducer (reversed) two 3" ...

hi all
long time reader but new poster here
I have a 3" column still (both reflux and pot still mode) for whisky and gin, which is under constant improvement
living in New Zealand