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TiredOldDad
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Joining the group to advance my knowledge and interact with fellow enthusiasts.
It had been several years since I had made Vodka; due to Covid, I thought it would be idea to resurrect the hobby. The bonus is that we can now use the Heads and tails as hand sanitizer.
I completed my first batch in many years but started thinking about process and equipment improvements. For a long time I searched these forums for information and thought it would be fun and informative to interact with the community.
Years ago, I built my own variation of the Boka reflux design using 1 1/2 inch copper pipe; 2-inch was not available in my area.
Over the years, I have made a few nice runs of vodka based on the Birdwatchers wash recipe.
Greetings to you all :)
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acfixer69
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Welcome to HD. Covid has boosted interest in distilling and our membership.
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Twisted Brick
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Welcome, TOD!

There is plenty of information here on a reflux still (CCVM) that operates faster than what you're used to. Enjoy your journey.

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TiredOldDad
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Thanks TB!
I will look into the CCVM. The 6-hour Reflux/fractional distillation session last Saturday night wore me out! 😆
TiredOldDad
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acfixer69 wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 6:49 am Welcome to HD. Covid has boosted interest in distilling and our membership.
Thank You AC. I wish that I had kept up with the hobby all along. Finding that the stores were sold out of good cane sugar (my preference), I was delayed for a few weeks. I finally found 20lb waaay back under a store shelf that had been overlooked. :D
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