small runs in full keg...

hackware · Post by **hackware** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:35 am

is there any problem with making a run in a full size keg half full or less...?

william...

Post by **rad14701** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:05 am

None whatsoever... The only difference is in the amount of vapor stacking you will get in the added head space which isn't a bad thing at all...

hackware · Post by **hackware** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:21 am

cool...

i'm buying one then...

( 15.5 GALLON BEER KEG STAINLESS STEEL - ebay $39.99 + $38.31 S/H )...

william...

i b get'n so excited...!!!

Post by **Boda Getta** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:32 am

I just a pot still and propane small 3 gal spirit run of UJSSM sweet mash low wine in my 15.4 sanky keg. I also was a little leery of the small volume in the 15 gal boiler but there was absolutely no problem. Don't know what type you use but I would recommend it start it at a low heat, with a small volume you can start off with a "runaway" still if not careful.

Good Luck

BG

Whiskeyfiend · Post by **Whiskeyfiend** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:53 pm

Hackware, if you know a bartender or some who manages or runs a bar you should be able to get your keg for free. In WA there is a keg deposit of $30. You might be able to get one from a bar or restaurant if you know someone. Could save a little money. Just a thought.

Post by **Prairiepiss** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:59 pm

If you plan to go with Emerson heating elements at a later date. This could effect how much you can run. The elements would need to be covered throughout the whole run. But gas shouldn't be a problem. As long as you don't run it dry.

Post by **Husker** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:04 pm

For an immersion heater, first fill the boiler with water, just to the point where the heating element is totally covered. Then load your 1/2 still charge on top of that. You will never run the element dry, IF YOU PAY ATTENTION during the run, lol.

H.

Post by **Prairiepiss** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:17 pm

Husker wrote: You will never run the element dry, IF YOU PAY ATTENTION during the run, lol.

H.

That's what I was trying to imply. I guess I should've just said it plain out.

hackware · Post by **hackware** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:33 pm

Whiskeyfiend wrote:Hackware, if you know a bartender or some who manages or runs a bar you should be able to get your keg for free. In WA there is a keg deposit of $30. You might be able to get one from a bar or restaurant if you know someone. Could save a little money. Just a thought.

thanx, but i live in a DRY county...

have to keep a very low profile...

know what i mean...?

william...

memetic · Post by **memetic** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:59 pm

hackware wrote:thanx, but i live in a DRY county...

william...

It doesn't rain there? That's crazy.

hackware · Post by **hackware** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:13 pm

memetic wrote:
hackware wrote:thanx, but i live in a DRY county...

william...
It doesn't rain there? That's crazy.

heh, here in mississippi, we get more rain in a week, than we got in california for a year...

william...

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