I personally like soldered on (threaded) brass fitting that can be hand tightened, but that's just me. Too me, loosing alcohol vapor is bad because it has...
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White Bear
sha_man_1
Feb 2, 2013 10:47 pm
Robert-  Good luck in you micro-distillery venture, I hope it works out for you. I'll have to do some research for oat based liquor thanks. WB ...
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Blackhat-Whitedog
blkhatwhtdog
Feb 3, 2013 11:28 am
can someone link to a recommended hydrometers. I know you need one for lower level washes and one for higher spirits. I suppose they come in sets....
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Blackhat-Whitedog
blkhatwhtdog
Feb 3, 2013 11:29 am
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dave28622000
Feb 4, 2013 2:09 am
Ive never seen them in sets - I got mine at the local home brew supply & thats where I'd suggest you look. They're about 6 or 8 bucks. Here's a link if you...
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RLB
last2blast
Feb 4, 2013 4:39 am
I would suggest buying hydrometer separate from a proof and tralle. They are both each under $10. I own a hydrometer, proof, and tralle meter, and its very...
43199
mtj2854
Feb 4, 2013 4:40 am
I've got a 2" bocobob and where the tubes insert I use pieces of bicycle inertube. It's a bitch to stretch into place but after its there you can fold/roll it...
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Ricky R.
tattart2002
Feb 4, 2013 4:50 pm
I have actually saw that before,as a kid and on much bigger scale,my father used part of a car tube that they wrapped around the joints and think they used...
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RLB
last2blast
Feb 4, 2013 11:22 pm
At what temp does rubber melt, and at what temp is the oil based chemicals in rubber released? Rubber is an idea, but not a good one if it poisons you. ...
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J C
sir_mudduck
Feb 5, 2013 3:22 am
I just recieved my small but functional unit. THe main chamber holds .7 liters. Does any one have expierance with this size device. Maybe some tips or...
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ahandyman59
Feb 5, 2013 5:41 am
Apparently Butyl Rubber (the same material in inner tubes) is used in gloves that are highly resistant to ethanol. Getting the exact melting point of butyl...
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RLB
last2blast
Feb 5, 2013 5:42 am
My pot still is 2.5 gal, so it's a little bit larger than yours. I never fill mine with more than 2 gal., so keep yours to 4 or 5 L. Clean everything...
43205
mtj2854
Feb 5, 2013 5:42 am
The rubber melts at 750F. The 2" copper pipe fits snugly and about 2" deep into the copper coupling. Pressure in the still will try to escape OUT the conection...
43206
michael raphael
hedamajing
Feb 5, 2013 4:34 pm
If it leaks out, it leaks in.  Doesn't matter where the pressure is.  Common physics. ________________________________ From: mtj2854 <mtj2854@...> To:...
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Fredrick Lee
AreoSpike
Feb 5, 2013 5:43 pm
Unless its a laminar leak.... ... Unless its a laminar leak.... On Feb 5, 2013, at 11:34 AM, michael raphael < mikeraphael2000@... > wrote: If it leaks...
43208
doctari48
Feb 5, 2013 6:06 pm
I am interested in getting into distilling as a hobby. Could anyone advise me on any still plans which are very concise and easy to follow? Something with lots...
43209
chris
gillig960502001
Feb 5, 2013 6:06 pm
The way I understand it is that there should NOT be any pressure in your still....
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RLB
last2blast
Feb 5, 2013 6:06 pm
My concern with rubber is petroleum based chemicals entering your still via vapor and contaminating your stripping run, thumper tank, and/or worm. You do...
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michael raphael
hedamajing
Feb 5, 2013 6:47 pm
In which case it would be intended.... Â If you were moving a hydroscopic fluid/gas and it leaked to atmosphere, moisture would enter your process....
43212
JerryM
jkmccull
Feb 5, 2013 7:00 pm
I am doing a rum spirit run in a pot still. I stripped two washes. Both washes had an initial potential alcohol of 10%. In each stripping run, I threw away the...
43213
Fredrick Lee
AreoSpike
Feb 5, 2013 7:09 pm
Agree completely. ... Agree completely. On Feb 5, 2013, at 1:47 PM, michael raphael < mikeraphael2000@... > wrote: In which case it would be intended.......
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GGB
girlguidebis...
Feb 5, 2013 7:54 pm
It has been stated over and over here recently that you have no control over the boiling, and hence vapour temperatures. The more energy you put in, all you do...
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Ricky R.
tattart2002
Feb 5, 2013 8:10 pm
ok I haven't run my my pressure cooker yet,but I have to ask this first...right now its a 16 quart with 3/8 copper tubing on it,as I'm on a budget...going...
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o1bigtenor
Feb 5, 2013 8:26 pm
... wee bit closer to the year 2000 usage? Darald On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 11:07 PM, ahandyman59 < rdh2059@... > wrote: Apparently Butyl Rubber (the...
43217
Jim Graves
jimbull34
Feb 6, 2013 12:00 am
I built a reflux still several years ago from plans on the homedestiller.org site. Â I have gone back on it to try to find them and they are burried somewhere,...
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RLB
last2blast
Feb 6, 2013 12:04 am
The surface area of my pot is around 63.68" sq., and my condenser opening is around 0.78"sq. For this reason steam and ethanol vapor is pushed through...
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RLB
last2blast
Feb 6, 2013 12:04 am
Increase the heat, my hearts start at around 191 and slowly increases to 193 before temp starts increasing faster to my tail cut off at 204 or 205. Even with...
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RLB
last2blast
Feb 6, 2013 12:04 am
1/2 tubing will make you happier, but for a good lesson test both. Robert ________________________________ From: Ricky R. <rrogers10@...> To:...
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last2blast
Feb 6, 2013 12:05 am
Does anyone have any idea what enzymes would work best with oats (oatmeal)? I feel oatmeal will be a good place to start before moving on to corn, rye,...
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Fredrick Lee
AreoSpike
Feb 6, 2013 12:44 am
You can use a little 6-row barley, (25% should do it fine) or you can use a mix of enzymes made for distillation. Primarily alpha amylase and proteinase are...
