I need a new still, that can handle 10gal mash

Docnero · Post by **Docnero** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:42 pm

Can someone recommend a still that can run 10gal of mash.... I have a 1gal pot that I have been practicing with.

Post by **Deplorable** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:58 pm

Build a keg still.

Post by **still_stirrin** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:08 pm

Deplorable wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:58 pm Build a keg still.

+1.

A repurposed 1/2 barrel keg is ideal.
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Docnero · Post by **Docnero** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:13 pm

what do you think?
https://www.ebay.com/c/26002515945

Post by **Yummyrum** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:42 pm

General rule is 2/3 fill the boiler to allow 1/3 head space .
10gal in a 15.5gal keg perfectly fits the bill .

Berserk · Post by **Berserk** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:23 pm

Docnero wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:13 pm what do you think?
https://www.ebay.com/c/26002515945

I think it's an overpriced pot still without a boiler.

You can build it yourself much cheaper.

Post by **Deplorable** » Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:36 pm

Berserk wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:23 pm
Docnero wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:13 pm what do you think?
https://www.ebay.com/c/26002515945
I think it's an overpriced pot still without a boiler.

You can build it yourself much cheaper.

Yep!

Post by **still_stirrin** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 4:20 am

Product condenser is too short too. The operational throughput will be limited by the “dwell time” in the vapor tube. In other words, the margin of settings will be narrow for the vapor production to avoid “huffing” or “puffing”, or both.

The riser is nice, but the thermometer in it is useless...wasted money. You don’t need a thermometer in a potstill at all.
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Docnero · Post by **Docnero** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:29 am

Ok, what do you guys recommend, I have 1500 to spend.... and Xmas is coming up.. I am only 7 months into this.

Specs or website ....

Durhommer · Post by **Durhommer** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:42 am

Ask deplorable he just built a good still

Post by **Deplorable** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:46 am

With that kind of cash, I would build an electric keg boiler and a 2" CCVM and 2×20" shotgun condenser, and a nice power controller, and still have money left over for a few bags of grain and a nice 5 gallon cask...

Edit to ask what country are you located in?

Docnero · Post by **Docnero** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:50 am

The United States....North Carolina

Post by **Deplorable** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:03 am

[https://moonshinedistiller.com/distilla ... 13-gallon/]
Thats the link to the boiler I have above. I'm very happy with it.
For a few hundred bucks, some soldering skill, and some reading here, you can build a really nice copper CCVM for a total cost of about $650 (boiler included). Add an electric set up and you're still under a grand.
Here is my CCVM set up as a pot still during a water/vinegar cleaning run.

Post by **Deplorable** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:10 am

By the way, that ugly ass logo on the boiler, it buffs off in about 10 minutes with a polishing wheel and some metal polish.

Docnero · Post by **Docnero** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:18 am

Did you make your column also?

What type of electric setup do you recommend.

Post by **Deplorable** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:35 am

Yes. I started out with one of their "dual purpose" 2 inch columns on that boiler. Then I built the still above using information I found here.

Post by **Deplorable** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:58 am

Docnero wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:18 am Did you make your column also?

What type of electric setup do you recommend.

Sorry, didn't answer both questions. I cant speak to an electric set up as I am running on gas.
I will also add that the dual purpose stills they sell are not that great of a solution. Steer clear. They're the reason I built my CCVM.

SassyFrass · Post by **SassyFrass** » Sat Dec 05, 2020 8:40 am

You can build a really nice 15.5 keg pot still with 15.5 keg thumper and a liebig condenser and run on propane for way less than 1500. Gives you more money to spend on fermenter, grain, etc...
Part of the fun for me (for the last couple stills I assembled) was seeing how cheap I could do it. And you dont have to be a master craftsman to assemble the parts. All kinds of tutorials on HD that will help you too.
Type of still is totally up to you. You are the only one you have to please. Just build it safe and run it safe. Oh, and have fun.
SF

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