Do I have a BOMB???

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Do I have a BOMB???

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I'm currently running my low wines for whiskey. 8 gallons. However, I didn't delute it. All I'm running is from the 1st run. Should it have been deluted for safety reasons?
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Was it over 40%?
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Mixed. Probably 55-60%
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I've already taken off 3 gallons at 80+%.
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It should be diluted to 40% ABV or under. But some run 50% ABV or under. 40% and above is flammable. After taking off some product the liquid in the boiler is under 40%. And no longer flammable. But if you charged it with a higher ABV. You could potentialy have a boiler full of flammable liquid. If something was to happen. You could have a big flame ball.

If you charged it with 60% and have already taken off 3 gal of 80%. You should be under 40% in the boiler. Well depending on how big it is and how much you have in it?
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It should have been diluted for safety, Depending on how much you have collected you may be down that far by now. If you haven't collected any yet do you have room for some water and a way to add it without opening a hot still? ie on a boka or an offset pour the water in the top. I would not open a hot still.
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15 gal still w/8 gal low wines. Just shut it down and added 1 gal water just to be safe. It's heating back up now.
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You must be a night owl!
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Live in Alaska. It's 5:57PM Sunday night.
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Just remember to dilute to under 40%, or until it no longer burns, from now on, to be safe... :ewink:
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Will do :thumbup:
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