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new_distillers@yahoog...
Dec 1, 2008 8:41 am
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Sherman
pint_o_shine
Dec 1, 2008 1:02 pm
The worst problem with a 3" is the amount of alcohol it takes to get it to work efficiently. You need to strip out about 5 gallons of 40% minimum to get it...
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abbababbaccc
Dec 1, 2008 1:09 pm
Not quite, I've done some 4" column testing and it works even with 12 liters of mash. However, it works much better (ie. you get reasonable amount of alcohol...
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Tony Lacitignola
commishna
Dec 1, 2008 3:28 pm
I just caught up to all my mails after the holiday and feel confident that Limoncello is something I can contribute to  first, smell the lemons - doesnt...
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Sherman
pint_o_shine
Dec 1, 2008 3:37 pm
Riku, you are by far the most advanced expert in the field of column tech that I know. The problem is that without exact duplication of your equipment and...
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abbababbaccc
Dec 1, 2008 4:16 pm
The configuration I was running was an early version of Thor's hammer LM-E-ARC. I have lately concentrated on 2" column so the memory may be a bit blurry....
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rye_junkie1
Dec 2, 2008 1:22 am
I have been thinking about going electric for Spirit runs for some time now. The major decision for me was whether to go internal elements or external hot...
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KM Services
goodyear1952
Dec 2, 2008 1:43 am
Mate, I have 2# 1500 watt 240 volts elements in my 50 Litre keg and the coils on the elements are copper and never have a problem with them. After each run I ...
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Sherman
pint_o_shine
Dec 2, 2008 1:49 am
You ma be happy to know that a lot of the cheap elements are simply copper plated. Some of the expensive ones are chrome nickel. I just rinse mine and so far I...
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abbababbaccc
Dec 2, 2008 5:18 am
Good decision Mason. Now you did not mention your column size or pot size/insulation, but it could well be that the 1500W element is the way to go. Calculate...
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skmackie
Dec 2, 2008 8:19 pm
I've decided to try and make my own distiller using BuildingHomeDistillationApparatus.pdf instructions. It calls for use of a stainless steel milk can which I...
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Ian Teelingi
ian.teeling
Dec 2, 2008 8:52 pm
I'd like to see them if poss. Regars, Ian 2008/12/2 skmackie <skmackie@...>...
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rye_junkie1
Dec 2, 2008 8:58 pm
... I am ... especially ... I got ... won't be ... Is it this one? http://www.moonshine-still.com/page11.htm If so then there are much better and easier...
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rhodeseng
Dec 2, 2008 9:56 pm
I built one of those because they looked cool Don't do it!! they are a pain in the ass to make good product. Don't run cooling water thru the column. It will...
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Zapata Vive
zapatasiempr...
Dec 2, 2008 10:47 pm
Just curious if anybody had tried it or had any thoughts on it's safety for our purposes. Products such as JB Weld, Fix-It-Stick, or even the copper colored...
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tampagamer
Dec 2, 2008 11:53 pm
They can work but have none of the strength of a true weld so no were as durable to stress Mangus _____ From: new_distillers@yahoogroups.com...
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rye_junkie1
Dec 3, 2008 1:25 am
... Thanks Ken, Sherman and Riku for weighing in on this. Your answers are what I thought they would be. The Elements that I used were not expensive ones 13...
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Teressa Golden
tdgolden62
Dec 3, 2008 2:16 am
hello harry, well things are going well. in the recipe # 1. { the one with the weat germ} it talks about diluteing to drinking strengh. how is this done with a...
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skmackie
Dec 3, 2008 2:52 am
That certainly looks like the one I was thinking of building. I'll look about for the setups you mentioned. Thanks. Sheryl...
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Sherman
pint_o_shine
Dec 3, 2008 2:55 am
You can use this calculator. It is self explanatory. http://www.homedistiller.org/dilute.htm#calc ... one with the weat germ} it talks about diluteing to...
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Robert Hubble
tgfoitwoods
Dec 3, 2008 3:11 am
Posted by: "skmackie"; skmackie@... skmackie Tue Dec 2, 2008 12:19 pm (PST) ... BuildingHomeDistillationApparatus.pdf ... Sheryl, The biggest aid in...
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skmackie
Dec 3, 2008 4:09 am
I will be using alcohol for herbal extraction so I want as high of alcohol content as possible using grape as a base. From what I've been told, this means a...
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abbababbaccc
Dec 3, 2008 5:10 am
Some brands will dissolve when in contact with hot high proof ethanol. Not a good thing if you plan on drinking the stuff. Cheers, Riku ... safety for our...
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Harry
gnikomson2000
Dec 3, 2008 1:07 pm
... alcohol content as ... reflux distiller. ... Hi Sheryl, For the distilling, this is about as simple as it gets. Easy, simple build, gives 95% a/v without...
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just me
hifa222
Dec 3, 2008 6:19 pm
Hi Ricky, I will try it. thanks for the reply. just me Atheism is a non-prophet organization....
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just me
hifa222
Dec 3, 2008 6:20 pm
thanks Ian, I will give that a try. Atheism is a non-prophet organization....
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mstehelin
Dec 3, 2008 10:05 pm
There is a loctite 349 product that will glue glass together. I wrote and asked about its resistance to high alocohol and that was 6 months ago. Would be...
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skmackie
Dec 3, 2008 11:45 pm
I didn't get all your message. I assume it included plans for building a still. Could you send it to me at skmackie@...? Thanks from Sheryl...
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skmackie
Dec 4, 2008 3:36 am
This guy has sent me two emails saying the same thing as below. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to give out my email address to this group. At least it's my...
