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by jdetechguy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:11 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 6822

Re: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate

Thanks RG. I will look into making that mod. The funny thing is that I bought my son one from a store versus making him one.

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by jdetechguy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:18 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88300

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

I rejoined and certainly would make a donation for this cause

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by jdetechguy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:03 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 6822

Re: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate

Correct, the fan would run slowly on its own, but did not have enough strength to spin the fish.

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by jdetechguy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:34 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 6822

Re: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate

I also build a stir plate just right now. Not only for yeast, more for a bit experimenting with oxidation of spirits. I also will use a pc ventilator. But I will use two magnets in a row with opposite polarity, like here: http://www.experimentalchemie.de/versuch-057.htm" onclick="window.o...
by jdetechguy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:14 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 6822

Re: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate

I used an audio pot. Here it is. Its overkill. I ordered 5 of the Chinese PTFE stir bugs too. https://www.radioshack.com/products/10k-ohm-audio-control-potentiometer-with-spst-switch?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=20332256069&gclid=CjwKEAiAj7TCBRCp2Z22ue-zrj4SJACG7SBEHj7biOQ...
by jdetechguy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:11 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 6822

Re: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate

Der Woo. I have to tweak it. Radio Shack only had a 10Kohm pot. I am getting too much speed on the low end. I need some resistance. The way I get around the bug spinning, is by making sure the magnet engages the bug before turning on. I did not do the electronic math ahead of time, as I am not good ...
by jdetechguy
Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 6822

Re: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate

I had to reposition the magnet a couple of times. I have to make sure the bug is locked in before starting the fan. Otherwise it just bounces around.

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by jdetechguy
Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Lets Talk Column Packing
Replies: 606
Views: 94054

Re: Lets Talk Column Packing

I haven't taken mine out ever but I only run the big CM a couple times a year. My thoughts are that the smell of tails is there because that was the last thing through, other packings do the same thing from what I've read and I've seen pictures of used SPP that have so much build up on them that th...
by jdetechguy
Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Homemade Yeast Stir Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 6822

Homemade Yeast Stir Plate

I have been reading a lot about yeast lately and decided to start a small yeast lab for my brewing and distilling projects. All labs need a stir plate. In the spirit of the forum, I decided to make my own instead of buying one. I realize this is a rather simple project, but might motivate others So,...
by jdetechguy
Wed Dec 07, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Still dragon torpedo blatant rip off
Replies: 104
Views: 15016

Re: Still dragon torpedo blatant rip off

That explains it. I have a few projects ahead of this. It looks a little bit beyond my capability.

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by jdetechguy
Wed Dec 07, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Hi - New from MI already with an issue
Replies: 30
Views: 2365

Re: Hi - New from MI already with an issue

I have this same still. I have had a lot of puking, but that is from pushing too hard. This has to be blockage. Are you getting too much flour paste where the arm connects to the condenser? I switched to using teflon tape to prevent this from happening to me. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk I ...
by jdetechguy
Mon Dec 05, 2016 6:02 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Long Ferment
Replies: 8
Views: 881

Re: Long Ferment

Awesome. I thought ya"ll would say that. Thank you for confirming.

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by jdetechguy
Mon Dec 05, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Hi - New from MI already with an issue
Replies: 30
Views: 2365

Re: Hi - New from MI already with an issue

I have this same still. I have had a lot of puking, but that is from pushing too hard. This has to be blockage. Are you getting too much flour paste where the arm connects to the condenser? I switched to using teflon tape to prevent this from happening to me.

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by jdetechguy
Mon Dec 05, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Long Ferment
Replies: 8
Views: 881

Long Ferment

I made a 5 gallon batch of Deathwish. The ferment has been running for 15 days. The air lock pumps out every 3 seconds. I used Red Star DADY. I have not checked the SG yet, because I am intrigued by the duration. Any thoughts on letting it continue?

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by jdetechguy
Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Still dragon torpedo blatant rip off
Replies: 104
Views: 15016

Re: Still dragon torpedo blatant rip off

I need one of these. I can only find the original torpedo on the European site.

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by jdetechguy
Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Copper Kettle
Replies: 56
Views: 7998

Re: Copper Kettle

That has to be the prettiest setups I have ever seen. You have skills in many areas.

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by jdetechguy
Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Show Us Your Infection
Replies: 126
Views: 24250

Re: Show Us Your Infection

Good thing I wasn't hungry. You fellas actually run this stuff
by jdetechguy
Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88300

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

The USA congress session ends December 18th from what I read. The clock is ticking for us here.

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by jdetechguy
Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Cloudy Vodka Again
Replies: 24
Views: 2271

Re: Cloudy Vodka Again

corene1 wrote:This is off the wall but maybe your RO water isn't pure. Buy some distilled water and see if that helps.
Good idea. Thanks Corene.

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by jdetechguy
Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:41 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Cloudy Vodka Again
Replies: 24
Views: 2271

Re: Cloudy Vodka Again

Next time, mist test each jar for the entire run at 40% to identify where the louche is coming from, then don't put those jars in your final selection. Keep good records for the future. NZ, thanks. I keep pretty good records. I collect in pints and note the proof of each. I will try mixing each jar...
by jdetechguy
Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:35 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Cloudy Vodka Again
Replies: 24
Views: 2271

Re: Cloudy Vodka Again

I sure am struggling with making clear spirits again. I carefully separated the foreshots, heads, hearts and tails. I even blended and tasted the two hearts quarts. Things looked positive. So I mixed the two quarts. The combined proof was 155. So, I added about 1 7/8 quarts of RO water. Blamo, clou...
by jdetechguy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Cloudy Vodka Again
Replies: 24
Views: 2271

Re: Cloudy Vodka Again

No plastic anywhere. There is almost no flavor. I would say that it has a touch of sweetness. I thought tails too. But, think its coming in the middle of the hearts, as I had clear tails at end. Maybe I need to cut much further into what I think it hearts. My taste buds could be off too. Old age set...
by jdetechguy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Cloudy Vodka Again
Replies: 24
Views: 2271

Re: Cloudy Vodka Again

Recipe of wash? Single or double runs? What was the proof of the tails cut? What means "good equilibrium"? Can you control the reflux cooler to 100% reflux, 0% output? Der Wo. It was a 5 gallon run of Deathwish wheat. The tails started becoming noticeable around 140. I collected down to 8...
by jdetechguy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Cloudy Vodka Again
Replies: 24
Views: 2271

Re: Cloudy Vodka Again

freefall wrote:Try adding alcohol to water while stirring while doing so. I sometime refrigerate both for a day before mixing. This seems to help a little too.
I will try this. But, I think there is a fundamental issue I need to fix. The vodka tastes good.

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by jdetechguy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Cloudy Vodka Again
Replies: 24
Views: 2271

Cloudy Vodka Again

I sure am struggling with making clear spirits again. I carefully separated the foreshots, heads, hearts and tails. I even blended and tasted the two hearts quarts. Things looked positive. So I mixed the two quarts. The combined proof was 155. So, I added about 1 7/8 quarts of RO water. Blamo, cloud...
by jdetechguy
Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Meet & Mingle & Events
Topic: Possible 2017 S3 Home Distiller rendezvous at my home
Replies: 150
Views: 24418

Re: Possible 2017 S3 Home Distiller rendezvous at my home

I am not too far away and would like to come too.

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by jdetechguy
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88300

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

So, last year, the Omnibus Bill didn't go to a vote until December 15th. Looks like our wait is nearing the end for this pass in the US.

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by jdetechguy
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: using a home made welder would it work?
Replies: 17
Views: 1430

Re: using a home made welder would it work?

If you are not very handy with tools, why try to make a boka? Why not start with a pot stil at first? It is a lot of fun too, I can assure you. I can not weld or solder myself, but I can drill holes, cut pipe, buy parts and screw things together. I think one has to understand ones own limitations a...
by jdetechguy
Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:30 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88300

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

We were in touch with Senate Finance at the end of last week, and are following up again today. They are also working to get this through, as it has immense support. However, it is in Sen. McConnell's hands to put it to the floor. Rick Brewhaus, are they planning to attach it to the Omnibus Bill? I...
by jdetechguy
Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: eBay - 240v 5500w PID controller kit w/ element moonshine E8
Replies: 12
Views: 4534

Re: eBay - 240v 5500w PID controller kit w/ element moonshin

These are very simple to build.......This is the one I built. All the info is here. Nice controller deer Hunter. I already finished my SCR controller, but I like the looks of yours better. The insulated wires pulled out at the connection to the element. Do you have your parts list here somewhere? S...