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Hi all,
There must be something in Dunedins water to have 2 locals join up within 24 hours.
My still is a baby reflux made by Spirits Unlimited. Having purchased it a week ago, I am already scheming how to 'grow' it to a 30 litre
version. From my reading here, it is simplicity to convert the 5 litre to a pot still which is likely what I'll do when I am more experienced.
Great Forum. Cheers.
Good to see another Dunedinite on here.
That Spirits Unlimited is where my still came from as well, it must be a popular place. I have the eurostill 30 with the dual power.
Good luck with your 1st batch, you will get lots of helpful advice on here, it's a great forum.
Doing the math, suggests a larger still would be more efficient. The Spirits Unlimited, Euro reflux 30, the large brother of my Euro 5, retails at $599.00.
Another option, is the StillSpirits Turbo 500 reflux for another $100 This is a single element, as against dual, with an 'external underneath element' and removable lid, tap, dual thermometers etc.
It would also appear to require less cooling water overall, which is a plus as I am on tank rather than mains supply.
I am sure both stills have their good and bad points. I am entirely unfamiliar with the Turbo 500 though so would appreciate any advice proffered.
Thanks in advance.
Here is a thought. I am told there are several hundred distillers here in Dunedin, New Zealand. Are there any Still makers, non commercial, who might be willing to make me a Still equallng or bettering what is available in the shops etc?
Cheers.
