ss scrubbers

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:18 pm

any cheap/fast/easy way to test ss scrubbers?
just got got some ss scrubbers from the market the magnet do stick on them so i cant tell from that.
would just soak it in water and let it stand on the counter for the night be enough to test it?
or should i just try them at the bottom of the column to see if they rust?

kingearwig · Post by **kingearwig** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:41 pm

yeah my experience is that a non stainless scrubby will be rusted if you dont dry it and let it sit over night to dry.

CoopsOz · Post by **CoopsOz** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:51 pm

I'd wet one, throw in a bucket and have a look at it in a couple of days.....that way nothing is lost or contaminated.

Old_Blue · Post by **Old_Blue** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:55 pm

Pour pepsi on it in a glass. If it ain't stainless it will eat up.

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:02 pm

soaked one in water then putted in a plastic bag will see in a couple of days.
if i got out tomorrow il get some pepsi and try that as well, any time line on the pepsi test?

Post by **HookLine** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:51 pm

Pikluk wrote:any cheap/fast/easy way to test ss scrubbers?

Just ask them nicely?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Seriously, sit it half in and half out of some water for 2-3 days, exposed to open air.

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:38 pm

hookline
Just ask them nicely?

i did those bastard just stood there, not a word

Post by **Dnderhead** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:45 pm

heat in small piece in flame ,steel will sparkill , ss will melt hard to burn

Post by **HookLine** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:50 pm

Pikluk wrote:
hookline
Just ask them nicely?
i did those bastard just stood there, not a word

Maybe they are Chinese, and didn't understand you?

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:38 pm

its was the no name brand...

tracker0945 · Post by **tracker0945** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:52 pm

Obviously therein lies the problem. They cant speak at all.
Try a little sign language.

Old_Blue · Post by **Old_Blue** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:40 am

if i got out tomorrow il get some pepsi and try that as well, any time line on the pepsi test?

Not sure about a scrubber but in high school chem class we soaked a nail as an experiment. Gone in a few days. I figure a non ss scrubber will do the same. Got both on hand so I will find out and report.

Don't know how I remember this...that was a very, very, long time ago.

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:54 am

thank you all.

over 2 days now no rust to be seen

.(went the soaking in water way)
yesterday packed the rest of my column with them.

was able to keep a steady 78 but hardly.(to keep it on the 78 i had to collect at like 250ml/h.
i suspect the cycling of my hot plate.

need to build a controller now.

tracker0945 · Post by **tracker0945** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:54 am

Depends a bit on what type of still you are running but - a still will normally not go any hotter than the strength of alcohol in the wash will allow.
If it wants to run hot on the first run, let it, then run your product a second time. It will then run cooler because of the increased alcohol percentage in your boiler and you will be able to run a bit faster and make better cuts.
Cheers.

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:08 am

i was running 2.5gal of 40%+ low wines in a 3gal stockpot with 51-52" packing with a bokakob head.
this one.
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5829
to keep it at 78 i had t keep the output real slow.

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:14 am

i get good stuff just too slow.
you guys give real good advise, i collect in small quantity let it rest for at least 24h the chose what ill keep.
im already drinking the stuff i made last week and im happy with it, room for improvement but still happy.

Post by **HookLine** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:00 am

Don't get too hung up on the exact temperature, it can vary depending a number of factors. Anywhere between 78-79 is fine for your first run (during the hearts section of the run).

You should be able to get at least 500-600 ml an hour of clean 94-95% from that tall column.

How much heat did you put into it?

Are you sure the heat source is cycling?

What was the resolution on your thermometer?

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:00 am

hookline
How much heat did you put into it?

Are you sure the heat source is cycling?

What was the resolution on your thermometer?

the knob is about 2/3 way up

yes there a light on it that go on and off also the lamp on the same circuit dimme down and up.

not sure what you mean but there no fraction on my thermometer(on my list).

Post by **HookLine** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:11 am

You definitely got to fix that cycling heat before you worry about anything else. My bet is that is the problem. Very unlikely there is anything wrong with that lovely column.

Pikluk · Post by **Pikluk** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:15 am

i got to the same conclusion.
i got a few parts just dont know if they gonna work yet i need to do some research.

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