Chemical Cleansing Fresh Home Made Alcohol

[Still_Crazy]

Only reason I ask the following is because I like to experiment. I have activated carbon, a valved reflux head, and a couple of other still heads... and have done various things with each knowing what to expect depending on the process and equipment used.

While looking back over the site I found reference to potassium permanganate and wondered if anyone is using it in combination with baking soda to clean their vodka?

[stoker]

do you mean to use it before the last run? then the KMnO4 will come in contact with the metal of the boiler. since KMnO4 is a very strong oxidator, it might (will) oxidate you boiler and form oxides (~rust)
but concentrations are low, and it's possible you won't notice a thing
I've never tried it.