Here are some pics of the still I just bought.I don't have it, yet, but am anxiously waiting. It may need a bit of polishing, and definately needs some...
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Des
topkiwi@...
May 3, 2000 9:18 pm
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Stevensgang@...
May 6, 2000 2:24 am
Hi! Tony I've just been really busy so I've not had the time to make contact. But, I have been reading all the postings . And am pleased that Deb has cleared...
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Aaron Smith
azamith@...
May 6, 2000 11:05 pm
thanx Mike and Dave for you circuits, IMPORTANT READ FIRST DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BUILD THIS CIRCUIT UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED OR EXPERIENCED WITH MAINS VOLTAGE....
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Tony & Elle Ackland
Tony.Ackland@...
May 8, 2000 3:28 am
... 1) Fill (2/3rds) still with mash 2) put some liquid in the thumper - this can be either some "tails" from the last run , or some water 3) run still 3a)...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 8, 2000 3:05 pm
Considering casking at some point, I stumbled upon http://brewery.org/brewery/library/LmbicJL0696.html It is a Lambric brewing site which is quite interesting...
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Jeff Erickson
jeff_o62@...
May 8, 2000 7:04 pm
Tom has an interesting article in his news letter ( http://moonshine.co.nz/march99.html ) about Traditional Moonshine. It talks about a thumper. Jeff(Rogue) ...
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Stevensgang@...
May 9, 2000 3:49 am
Tony! I don't understand how you could use water in the thumper. Fox-Fire book says to use mash in the thump on the first run then saving it cleaning out...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 9, 2000 4:19 pm
In the past, some have asked how to unsubscribe from this group. I don't know why they would ever want to; they must have square mouths or something. ...
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Des
topkiwi@...
May 9, 2000 7:24 pm
Finally the secret is out. Actually the reason for this easy unsubscribe procedure is that we are about to manufacture the Craft-O-Matic here in New Zealand....
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 9, 2000 7:36 pm
Des, Wouldn't you think it better to balance the mercury bead on a prism which is then carefully placed (while rubbing tummy...right eye closed) on the tilted ...
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Des
topkiwi@...
May 9, 2000 7:56 pm
I must admit, that hadn't occured to me. I will get our technical department and the 'Easy Operations Section' to look at that. Come to think of it your...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 10, 2000 11:28 am
Just put a wee bit together for breakfast. Wish someone was here to help bottling. Mark [Image]...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 10, 2000 11:34 am
If anyone is interested, look at attachment and go to: http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?PersonalShopperViewSearches This could be yours. Mark...
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Tony & Elle Ackland
Tony.Ackland@...
May 11, 2000 3:37 am
There are many ways of building/designing/running a still. It really comes down to whats best for your situation. The thumber is in essence simply a single...
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Stevensgang@...
May 12, 2000 3:29 am
Tony! or Mark or Deb! Well if I run a 5 gal. still and a 5 gal. thumper could I fill them both two -thirds full and go for it?? Taking for granted I run this...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 12, 2000 1:46 pm
Found this little tid-bit. You guys where it is legal don't know how lucky you are. Mark February 10, 2000 - Still busted, moonshiner arrested in raid State...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 12, 2000 2:01 pm
A little brief history of Slivovitz: http://www.polishvodkas.com/fr_lacko.htm Mark...
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Stevensgang@...
May 13, 2000 1:48 am
Tony! I think I found the answer to my own question. Fox-Fire book says to put about 10 gal. of mash into the thump when starting a run. This is using a...
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Chris Casaceli
burned@...
May 13, 2000 2:55 pm
Hi, I'm new, and I dont have the first clue about distilling can anyone explain the process to me in easy to understand terms??? Thanks ... Get your free Nine...
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sspence@...
May 13, 2000 3:09 pm
please go to http://www.webconx.com/ethanol.htm you will find some excellent resources on history, methods, and uses. -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages -...
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Aaron Smith
azamith@...
May 13, 2000 9:10 pm
also you could check out my site It was written by me for people just starting out if you have any problems email this group and they'll help you out cheers ...
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Tony & Elle Ackland
Tony.Ackland@...
May 14, 2000 1:48 am
try http://www.geocities.com/kiwi_distiller also - for the more advanced - I've just updated the "Theory" section to include some simple look-up graphs to help...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 16, 2000 12:30 pm
Nice little site with some really good tunes for those with real audio. Mark http://metalab.unc.edu/moonshine/make/make.html...
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Jacques La Marr
jaclamar@...
May 17, 2000 10:46 pm
Here is a US of A company that sells some nice stuff. Take a look at their commercial 1000 gallon (yes...1000 gallon!!!) unit. Now that's a still and a half. ...
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Nolts1@...
May 21, 2000 11:07 pm
Can anyone explain the use of Primary Carbon? I see instructions on the use of High Activity and then Finishing Carbon but not Primary. I have see recipes...
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Stevensgang@...
May 27, 2000 4:33 am
Deb or your Hubby! If I remember correctly youall get 2 or 3 quarts of good liquor from a 5 gal. batch of mash. From your conversations I believe youall are...
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sspence@...
May 28, 2000 2:11 pm
http://www.webconx.com/ethanol.htm -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home...
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sspence@...
May 28, 2000 2:12 pm
... revised...
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Stevensgang@...
May 29, 2000 1:42 am
Well ! All seems very quiet out there is anyone working on a batch of 'moon'? What happened to the feller that was going to brew up a batch of applejack? To...
