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new guy Boka Build.

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Alright, got to the point where I figured i better move pictures here to the build forum instead of the welcome thread. Just finished up a small liebig condensor for the output should it be needed, as I have read a few complain about distillate exiting the Boka warm/hot, better to be prepared! Also finished up The mainn condenser for the Boka, a single wound 3/8 od coil with a 1/2" id coldfinger. Next on to the column !
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Looks really nice! Has your cap got a vent hole in it?

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Sure is a nice looking condenser. :thumbup:
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Yes Sir! It has a 3/8" vent hole in the cap! Wouldn't want to forget that would we!
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okay, Boka head pretty much wrapped up!
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Looking real good, streetrat... Looking forward to hearing how it performs... Take your time, but hurry... :P
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suppose that means i should get some shopping done for ingredients soon, so the mash is ready when I am , eh Rad? any recipe suggestions for first timers?
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streetrat wrote:suppose that means i should get some shopping done for ingredients soon, so the mash is ready when I am , eh Rad? any recipe suggestions for first timers?
Gerber, All Bran, or Birdwatchers would be good starter recipes for neutral spirits...
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Appreciate it Rad! Well i think enough shop time for today... off to the tavern to compare and contrast!
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Well, sunday night and here it is. :D
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Well alright. been a few weeks and I have been able to run a couple wash's of Gerber through the new Boka. results are a very consistent 94% ABV :thumbup: As far as Rad's Gerber...Awesome, couldnt be easier or more reliable. First batch was by the recipe exactly, and second one I messed with a litlle, switched out the barley cereal for whole wheat, Double up on lemon juice in the invert, Didnt really matter either way. Good reliable recipe. Thanks Rad! :clap:
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