... Try a lot less reflux, if not none ! Open up that collection valve fully - collect the spirit as fast as you can - it should drop right back to 50% or so...
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closetdistiller
Jul 25, 2004 10:55 pm
Thanks Tony, I assumed as much. I just thought I may have seen more of a drop, but other than that I was really pleased with the results. I enjoyed a nice...
11547
stevolate
Jul 26, 2004 12:44 am
... Hi Jim Love your site. The tests on deeper 3" trays how did it go. What hight is the outside wall of the new trays? Could you describe how the valves fit...
11548
Matthew Garner
gros16
Jul 26, 2004 11:09 am
ok this kega has a round hole cut in top if it to place inverted saled bowl on. it has a 1800w element in the bottom of it which is justa hot water system...
11549
jimhobbis
Jul 26, 2004 6:20 pm
... <jimhobbis@y...> ... is ... Thanks Stevo Test went well,I have added some detail on site page 9,there are some modifications to do as the rig was put...
11550
seaker350
Jul 27, 2004 2:32 am
Okay, Acid blend is a good thing to bring the pH down on the wash. Citric acid is a good alternative. However, my supply joint is only open 3 days a week,...
11551
Joseph Schutz
jfreischuetz
Jul 27, 2004 7:24 am
First thanks for the answer. I do not want to distill, since I it is not legal where I live. However it is encouraging to hear you say you thought of the same ...
11552
Harry
gnikomson2000
Jul 27, 2004 7:57 am
This is off topic but it has relevance as our groups are frequently the target of spammers & scammers. And it's F-U-N-N-Y!! ...
11553
Levi Langershank
ko4qc1
Jul 27, 2004 3:35 pm
My Pharmacist sold me a container of powdered citric acid....not sure what its intended purpose is (label says prescription required)....he never mentioned a...
11554
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roxannejbrown
Jul 27, 2004 5:04 pm
Very new to the group and don't know anything about distilling yet but here I can get citric acid in the grocery store near the canning jars and jelly making...
11556
Michael C Grogg
mgrogg51
Jul 28, 2004 5:26 pm
?????????????????????? Is this equestrian SPAM, or an invitation to join motorcycle group that traffics in narcotics? MG ... ...
11557
jason_punx
Jul 29, 2004 1:12 am
have u heard the Skins, Punx, And Drunx mp3? Its awesome!! Check it out http://www.epitaph.com/bands/index.php?id=381...
11558
Conan Troutman
mca7715ter
Jul 29, 2004 2:18 am
Sorry pal, these aren't the distillers you are looking for. I know of the "The Distillers" (saw them live in Portland) but this is a group for people learning...
11559
Joseph Schutz
jfreischuetz
Jul 29, 2004 4:59 am
Can a person drink the wash from the Turbo Yeast made my www.stillspirits.com, without distilling?...
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11562
Scott Petrinec
crazycro2
Jul 29, 2004 4:02 pm
I have made wine for many years, and before I started distilling, I tried turbo with a pear wine that I was making. YES you can use it and drink the fermented...
11563
Levi Langershank
ko4qc1
Jul 29, 2004 8:32 pm
I think we agree... mine was a condensed version....:>) ... _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE...
11564
pguy40
Jul 29, 2004 10:32 pm
I distilled my first batch of vodka today! It came out clear and 92%. Everything went great- discarded the heads and tails as recommended. Now, when I cut it...
11565
closetdistiller
Jul 30, 2004 12:15 am
The most likely cause is that you ended up with tails in your product and didn't successfully separate the tails out as you say you did. You didn't say which...
11566
hoochmkr
Jul 30, 2004 12:56 am
I'm whipping up a batch of Apricot Cha-cha. Last year's batch turned out pretty good, but I didn't know how to find out or calculate what proof it was when it...
11567
closetdistiller
Jul 30, 2004 1:26 am
Buy a spirit/alcohol hydrometer from a home brew shop. They are only about $10AUS, then you can just read the %ABV value straight off, otherwise the best you...
11568
hoochmkr
Jul 30, 2004 1:36 am
Dumb question, is this the same thing as is used for making beer? I have one that shows potential alchol (difference before and after fermentation), specific...
11569
hoochmkr
Jul 30, 2004 1:42 am
Last year I made apricot brandy using a reflux still (similar to the directions shown http://www.moonshine-still.com/page15.htm). Product was good, but as one...
11570
Lebbo
lebbo_007
Jul 30, 2004 1:58 am
Question 1 -> alcometer (any home brew shop should have one) Question 2 -> I distill as close to and under 80C as possible. Try and use a digital one for...
11571
hoochmkr
Jul 30, 2004 2:37 am
Great thanks!!...
11572
closetdistiller
Jul 30, 2004 2:52 am
Alcometer! That's the name of it, I couldn't remember it before as I usually just call it my spirit hydrometer. They look exactly the same as a beer/wine one...
11573
closetdistiller
Jul 30, 2004 3:13 am
Sorry Hooch, I'm no expert here as I'm new to this myself but I'll have a go at answering this from what I know. If I'm wrong guys, let me know and correct me...
11574
Lukas Paige
lukaspaige
Jul 30, 2004 4:13 am
Hi all, I've done the wrong thing and left some old stillage in the boiler for a few weeks... I know this is not good and I'm not happy with myself. :-( Any...
11575
travellerwiz
Jul 30, 2004 4:11 pm
Yes absolutely... There are actually kits you can buy that contain turbo yeast, clearing agents and activated carbon.. Follow the directions and drink the...
