Making the perfect Vodka wash

[hulmeshiner]

Ok, so i have done quite a few runs now. For the first wash i used 8kg of sugar, Alkotec 48hr and 20 Gallons of water. following this guide on youtube . I left for ten days then distilled twice and then watered down with distilled tap water.

The second wash i read into the use of activated carbon so i bought the Still Spirits brand of activated carbon and the turbo clear part a and b. i used the same recipe of 8kg sugar, 20 Gallon water, Alkotec 48h, this time i added the activated carbon. Then on the 9th day i added the Turbo Clear. Allowed to clear and then distilled twice again and watered down to a reasonable percentage.

Now after reading the packet of the Turbo clear i realised that the filings contain crustaceans. I am a vegan (shoot me now), so therefore i would like to stop using the turbo clear. My question is would the activated carbon eventually clear on its own if left in a cool place? or could i just buy ordinary activated carbon and filter the wash through it using a similar procedure to this

I have also read that maybe using 6kg of sugar would be better? Do i have to use the activated carbon if i use Turbo Yeast?

My set up is a pot still, which i know isnt idea for making a nuetral spirit, but it is all i have.

Sorry for all the questions which im sure have been answered before. I have read through other posts regarding similar issues, but would be nice to have a discussion regarding my particular equipment. I am new to this, and very willing to learn, so please feel free to be harsh =].

Thank you for taking the time to read my post,

Hulmeshiner