Home Distiller

I am new to distillation, I am just doing some research. I would like to build my own still when I find a bit of spare time this winter (southern hemisphere) I am thinking about splashing out and buying a still, but anyway this forum is great for a beginner like me.

This may sound strange but I thought I would ask anyway. Here in New Zealand, methylated spirits (as of 2-3 years ago) only contains ethanol and denatonium benzoate. I was wondering if there was anyway of removing the denatonium from the meths? Could you put meths through a still to extract ethanol?

Sure would be an easy way of making spirits if it's possible.

Thanks,
cessna

the vapor point is so close that they will come across as one.

Dunno what you're talking about but the melting point is 160C. I found that a single run through a pot still left out most of the denatonium. Also, denatonium has rings and adsorbs very well to activated carbon.

I assume the spirits aren't methylated? the methanol is harder to remove.

This is a SERIOUS safety issue.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER attempt to 'remove' denatures from methylated / denatured spirits, and then trying to make it drinkable. It will make you very sick, OR KILL you (or your friends).

This is a non-discussion topic. It is deadly, and will certainly destroy any chance of home distillation being looked at in good light by the authorities.

H.