what temp to run for distilling
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what temp to run for distilling
hi, im trying to figure all this stuff out but i seem to start out with 1 question and then i end up with 100 lol. but for know i am wanting to know what temp do i want for distilling? i herd 177f is the magic number is that true? and not to go over 179. thanks for reading and helping out akrandy
Last edited by akrandy on Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:43 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
@ akrandy,
Perhaps it would be beneficial if you conducted some Forum research. Two excellent places to start ->
The Parent Site -> http://homedistiller.org
New Distiller Reading Lounge -> http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46
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Perhaps it would be beneficial if you conducted some Forum research. Two excellent places to start ->
The Parent Site -> http://homedistiller.org
New Distiller Reading Lounge -> http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46
Regards,
Coaster
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
You don't get to choose that temperature. Thats a common misconception.
Make a wash/mash, run it in the still, collect what comes out. The temp is going to be determined by whats in the still...
Make a wash/mash, run it in the still, collect what comes out. The temp is going to be determined by whats in the still...
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
good to know thank youjunkyard dawg wrote:You don't get to choose that temperature. Thats a common misconception.
Make a wash/mash, run it in the still, collect what comes out. The temp is going to be determined by whats in the still...
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
thanks for the help i will read themCoaster wrote:@ akrandy,
Perhaps it would be beneficial if you conducted some Forum research. Two excellent places to start ->
The Parent Site -> http://homedistiller.org
New Distiller Reading Lounge -> http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46
Regards,
Coaster
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
What ya runnin? If a pot still, the more heat the faster it runs, it all depends! Have fun be safe!
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
im running a pot still. so when im ready to run, what setting do i want to put the electric stove on?
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
You will need to adjust it for the proper takeoff. And depending on how clear the charge was? Higher heat for heatup. Then turning it down to adjust your output. If it wasn't cleared good too high of heat can scorch the solids on the bottom.
Be warned a electric stove cycles. Which is not good for running a still. The cycling can cause issues like surging. You really need a constant steady heat input.
Be warned a electric stove cycles. Which is not good for running a still. The cycling can cause issues like surging. You really need a constant steady heat input.
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
like heat from a deep fryer? propane? would that be a better source and or steady heat.
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
Yes a lot of people use them. But safety precautions need to be observed with the open flames.
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
i just watched your video on you tube with your heat elemints with water nice job.
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Re: what temp to run for distilling
Each individual still has its own unique "sweet spot". That combination of heat in and heat loss that will produce the right taste in the product. Remember that on a pot still there is minimal fractionating taking place.
Good drinking spirit is a function of power management.
Good drinking spirit is a function of power management.
Re: what temp to run for distilling
ok i will. this tuesday my mash will be ready to run. im just hoping it will go good
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