I went a different way and used two "screw-in" heating elements. I used a bi-metal hole saw chucked into my 1/2" drill to cut the holes. I then welded...
Big +1 on the beer and bandages there Brian! Can you tell me, and other metalworking-challenged types, some more about the hole saws? I've found gear to cut...
Anders, Loved that analogy! Yeah........i recall the time when I used a spade bit for making big holes in wood on a beer keg just for shucks and grins to see...
... pursuit of ... his ... must ... For Matt SF, acthegreatone, and all others interested in the agave nectar experiment, Last night I mixed up my first batch...
the term for these SS cutting saw's are Bi-Metal Hole Saws. 2 I am familiar with are the Lennox, or Milwaukee Brands, as states already use a slow steady...
Wort took a lot longer than expected , but the sg bottomed out at .9 at 21degress celcius and the yeast has been inactive for a few days now. It took a little...
With all the viruses out there it is useful to check out your PC if you have not virus protection. Came across a freebie mentioned in my local paper which...
I'm just a beginner also, but these are my findings by trial and error: 1.) There may still be a slight amount of suspended yeast barely working. As long air...
I'd like to put in a vote for patience. If you make a wine quickly, force the racking, fine it, maybe filter, bottle and then start drinking you'll get...
I reread the package for the turbo yeast,and it said it will not clear naturally. So i bought some sparkaliod. I put it in some boiling water and added it to...
G'day all I decided today to build an extension for my SU euro still. Bought 1200mm of 50mm stainless tube and a heap of scrubbers to pack it with, Wanted to...
Hello all. As I mentioned some time ago I made a collar for my 64mm VM column that previously had only coil directly on top of the packing. I've now run...
Hi Ryan, this information is offered as the way in which I have found the process to this date works best for me. One thing is certain, I will change things...
... 64mm ... Hmm look at that, makes me wonder how far apart collars should be installed in a tall column to guarantee full function of the packing. Johan...
feb 2 2004 Dear yahoo distillers; Does anyone have a recipe for a spiced rum or, any suggestions of spices to be used. I am thinking cinnamon,cloves,etc. ...
I did my first distillation trial since 10 years. I am using a milk can (20 liters) with a 600 mm long, 40 mm diameter column complete packed with raschig...
... great report Tar, thanks for the info. Also let us know how the flavor profile comes out with the turbo yeasts; i'm worried they would sacrifice desirable...
after i read on the package that turbo yeast doesnt clear naturally i dumped in enough sparkaloid for 3 times the amount I had, even though the yeast was...
Ryan, I'm pretty sloppy with my runs and have distilled a wash that stuck before every thing was fermented. In my small pot still, it came out crystal clear...
Another thing that someone could correct me on is an essential difference betwwen non=distilled wine, beer or mead is that in w b or m you are retaining the...
... stuck before every thing was fermented. In my small pot still, it came out crystal clear and did not taste bad. I've never cleared a wash and haven't had...
Since the weather has been a little cooler a threw on a couple brews....2 of the 3 were going great but the 3rd one over night did (3rd day) something i havent...
Can I modify a offset-head still (N/S) into a VM still? I posted some pictures ( Photo Albums > erikstill) with my ideas for a modification on a offset-head...
... Hi Riku, Any chance of a few pics? or diagrams? I'm fairly sure I know what you're getting at here, but would love to see all the same. Where are you...
Well I have mine running with a 1m copper tube packed with SS scrubbers and about 10 turns of PVC tubing near the top and I must say I am very happy with it. I...
Hello! I'm gonna build me a new still using a stainless steel 2" column, a bit higher than one meter. * But I wonder, which head should I choose for my still? ...
