Scrapyards can be a source of buried treasure...:>)...also,notice that I was refering to NEW,commercial quality...I priced many a while back and the prices...
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harley_daschund
Apr 10, 2003 5:56 pm
Am I reading correctly that you started with 7-8% wash and,after distilling,you only had 16-18% ABV...?....:>)...
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bokakob
Apr 10, 2003 1:39 pm
You will have to re-distill it in the pot still. This way you will get rid of ALL sugar and possible other things as well. Craig Caughlan...
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Matthew DeLacey
leanmattie
Apr 10, 2003 1:17 pm
I know this is very simple, but how is this done? I see references all the time to add water to 16% sugar or so, but can't figure how to measure that. I ...
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Matthew DeLacey
leanmattie
Apr 10, 2003 1:06 pm
Hello All: I just got through reading Ian Smiley's book and was really surprised that he advocated a fermentation time no greater than about 3 days to avoid...
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Craig Caughlan
cccaughlan
Apr 10, 2003 11:36 am
Hello everyone. I'm new to this site. What started as a simple question has me fascinated after seeing a couple of sites. I could get into this. I live in...
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waljaco
Apr 10, 2003 12:53 am
A Russian site mentions 3% as foreshots/heads that need to be removed. For a 20l still with a wash at 10% (3% of 2l) that works out at 60ml for the first run...
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Darryl Ward
taliesin@...
Apr 9, 2003 8:01 pm
Agreed, I have been distilling for about 14 years and only single-distill. If I am making vodka, I separate the head and tails, treat the spirit with carbon,...
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Ackland, Tony (CALNZAS)
kiwi_distiller
Apr 9, 2003 7:30 pm
... No. Scale it down. You'll probably need to remove say 5-10 mL. Judge it by your nose. For a pot still, the amount is sometimes greater than that...
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Ackland, Tony (CALNZAS)
kiwi_distiller
Apr 9, 2003 7:30 pm
... Do it to your tastes. Experiment around a little to see what suits you best. The rum and whisky you'd probably be happy with a single distillation, but...
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Matthew DeLacey
leanmattie
Apr 9, 2003 5:36 pm
Hey All: I'm confused about when to make the cuts if you've got a small boiler. Right now, I've got a 1L boiler (yeah, I know, I need a bigger one...I'm...
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peter_vcb
Apr 9, 2003 4:03 pm
if it tastes good enough after a single distillation TO YOU, and is strong enough for YOUR tastes, then why redistill it? a guy was on a while back who only...
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Matthew DeLacey
leanmattie
Apr 9, 2003 1:57 pm
When using a pot still, how does one know when making rum, vodka, or whiskey whether you need to make a second or even third distillation? Is there a certain ...
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peter_vcb
Apr 9, 2003 10:08 am
i can get a 120litre PP thickwalled dustbin for 10 euro. go to the scap yard for cheap s/s ... one for ... one...two large ... fine,inexpensive ... just...
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Harley Daschund
harley_daschund
Apr 9, 2003 8:26 am
A 25l+ commercial SS pot is very expensive....you wont buy a new one for less than $100...probably double that....but...you dont need one...two large SS salad...
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abbababbaccc
Apr 9, 2003 7:10 am
Well, finished testing my amazing still mod this morning and the result was really good (finally). I started with 12 liters of malt mash at ~7-8%. After 24...
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Brandon Lee
blueflame456
Apr 9, 2003 1:34 am
to remove the green tarnish on copper simply soak it in a vinegar solution--it will get rid of the green tarnish(oxidation) as well as shine up your copper...
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deno752002
Apr 9, 2003 12:51 am
... That would be about 65 pounds to you. ... This thing is solid as a rock. Purchased from a commercial kitchen equipment supplier. ... The pot and lid have...
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Mike Nixon
kiwimikenixon
Apr 9, 2003 12:45 am
pgleichauer wrote: Subject: [new_distillers] Re: Green crud on copper; how do I get it out/off? Not too sure the acid is a good idea as the green stuff is...
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pgleichauer
Apr 8, 2003 4:36 pm
Not too sure the acid is a good idea as the green stuff is copper oxide and acid is an oxidiser. Has been a while since I've done chemistry but you'll need...
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pgleichauer
Apr 8, 2003 4:15 pm
Wow, whats the exchange rate to £? My ss pot cost £14.99 though it is very thin and a little flimsy. Works fine though, think it's just under 20L. Was...
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deno752002
Apr 7, 2003 1:08 pm
... Thanks for the explanation Mike...All makes sense, well explained. Dene...
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Mike Nixon
kiwimikenixon
Apr 7, 2003 11:10 am
Dene wrote: Subject: [new_distillers] Hey Mike!... Explain this bit for me Lead solder in the boiler is no problem as metal salts do not get vaporized when you...
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Greg Denehy
gregdenehy
Apr 7, 2003 7:56 am
Just checking that you got the details for my plastic still. You can get them at http://www.morningtonweb.com/The ...
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deno752002
Apr 7, 2003 7:53 am
... Depends where you are and what you call reasonable. Mine is a normal 20litre pot with clamps around the edge but it cost $200aud. I've since seen some...
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deno752002
Apr 7, 2003 7:49 am
... What are metal salts and how does their presence and/or interaction with the liquid contained effect things? Dene...
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Crankie
homebreden
Apr 7, 2003 6:34 am
Nearly all Home Brew Stores have them in Australia Cheers Crankie ... From: new_distillers@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 7 April 2003 4:27:33 PM To:...
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snifter2003
Apr 7, 2003 6:27 am
i'm a new memeber to this group and are looking at up grading my still spirits reflux still from the plastic base model to the stainless one. Does any one know...
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Mike Nixon
kiwimikenixon
Apr 7, 2003 5:20 am
Robert wrote: Subject: [new_distillers] Green crud on copper; how do I get it out/off? Hi, I'm new to the list, but my hootch experiments go way back. I found...
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Robert
hamlet_jones
Apr 7, 2003 4:43 am
Hi, I'm new to the list, but my hootch experiments go way back. I found a copper 12 liter fire-extinguisher-bottle that I'm going to use for my new boiler. A...
