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new_distillers@yahoog...
Mar 1, 2007 10:18 am
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gff_stwrt
Mar 1, 2007 12:04 pm
Hi, Riku, hi folks, Riku, I have found freezing to work O.K. It is actually quite simple although you will possibly not increase the ABV a lot. But there is...
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Scott Morgan
scotty@...
Mar 1, 2007 6:47 pm
Ooops I made an error; Secondly, that column. 25mm tube is too small for effective packing & separation of substances, unless it is run VERRRY GENTLY (read not...
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Harry
gnikomson2000
Mar 1, 2007 9:56 pm
... and ... 600mm ... positioned from ... .............Why unsure? 600mm of packing is minimum. Use more if you wish. I certainly hope you don't mean to try...
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sonum norbu
blanik098
Mar 1, 2007 11:01 pm
yeah, sure! :))) ... "Most of the troubles of the world are caused by human beings". (Shakyamuni Buddha) SOARING, SAILING AND SKYDIVING web page ...
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gff_stwrt
Mar 1, 2007 11:37 pm
... Hi, Scotty, hi folks, Scotty, the information at the bottom of your message was perhaps more than you meant to broadcast, given the nature of our hobby! By...
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rohan_russell
Mar 2, 2007 10:45 am
Hi all, as the title of my post suggests, I am about to embark on the exciting and nerve racking road towards building my very own reflux still with a VM head....
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stevolate
Mar 2, 2007 11:17 am
Hi Rohan I can't see how it would work. All the reflux liquid will fall back down the column and you will get no product. Better off to use the 2 plates as in...
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rohan_russell
Mar 2, 2007 1:05 pm
Hi steve, Thanks for the prompt reply. Because I am still new to all this, I am not sure how to evaluate and reply to your concern, but as far as I understood...
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abbababbaccc
Mar 2, 2007 2:00 pm
Rohan, It seems you have done your homework well. I see no reason why reducers wouldn't work. Personally I have made few VM rigs and I usually just attach the...
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abbababbaccc
Mar 2, 2007 2:07 pm
Stevo, I recommend you read the compleat distiller and have a look at Vapor Management principle. Cheers, Riku ... bottom...
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rohan_russell
Mar 2, 2007 2:55 pm
Thanks Riku, I really appreciate the guidance. I will lengthen the leibig condenser as you suggested - the extra flexibility for stripping will be really ...
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sawyer7271
Mar 2, 2007 7:14 pm
I have a 15g. SS keg still with a 3' (1M) column. Packing is a mix of SS Scrubbers, and copper scrubbers. With every run, the copper scrubbers pregressively...
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njadpco
Mar 2, 2007 7:41 pm
i have seen several listings on the internet saying grape moonshine, well it is a grape wine you take 2 12oz. cans of frozen grape juice and 3 1 1/2 cups sugar...
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njadpco
Mar 2, 2007 8:37 pm
i have a small 1" reflux still and was going to build a 2" from plans from www.moonshine-still.com/still.pdf i have a couple questions about this 1) will a...
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stevolate
Mar 2, 2007 8:48 pm
Hi Rohan Not shore what I was thinking last night. Bad night. Riku is correct. You do have the principles perfectly worked out. Happy drinking Stevo...
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Tony T
tonkyman1979
Mar 2, 2007 10:25 pm
The recipe you have is for one gallon of wine and while I don't like the grape for a wine I have used the White grape Raspberry and it makes a WONDERFUL!!!!!...
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francispettit
Mar 2, 2007 11:38 pm
From my understanding it is possible to clean your scrubbers by soaking them in a mild acid (havn't needed to do it yet so haven't tried) - preferably an...
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tyler_97355
Mar 3, 2007 12:01 am
As long as i have used my copper scrubbers, I have not had a problem with them turning black. They have turned from orange to yellow or red, but never black....
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abbababbaccc
Mar 3, 2007 12:41 am
You need to match the column diameter to the power you use. Aim for 12"/s vaporspeed for optimal results. And those plans from moonshine- still are far from...
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rohan_russell
Mar 3, 2007 12:43 am
Gday Steve, Glad we are all in agreement. Thanks for the help. Rohan...
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tyler_97355
Mar 3, 2007 1:10 am
You design looks all correct. However, i would use a 2 inch tee and not a 1 inch. Depending on the amount of power you are using, your column might choke at...
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njadpco
Mar 3, 2007 1:28 am
i am wanting to build a low cost reflux still and i have been told that the plans i have are not that good. i am using a propane turkey burner and a 7gal ss...
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Andrew Bugal
bwyze44
Mar 3, 2007 1:35 am
Sounds like you have an oxidation problem - you know, when copper and steel are pushed together and moisture is introduced. I would use one or the other - as...
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tyler_97355
Mar 3, 2007 2:10 am
A larger diameter pipe will be able to handle more vapor without choking. To put it simply, the wider the column, the more power you can use to distill, within...
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john achilles
vbsixpac
Mar 3, 2007 5:24 am
Hi I have just completed building a one metre by 50mil. Still on the mini- still design, is a condenser required on the product discharge line, thanks john...
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kirtgk
Mar 3, 2007 2:53 pm
hi john. no a condenser is not REQUIRED on the product discharge line. the prime reason to put a condenser on a product line is to bring the temp down or up to...
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john achilles
vbsixpac
Mar 3, 2007 10:57 pm
... Hi and thanks kirtgk, will make a chiller type condenser as you suggested john...
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peatreakmann
Mar 3, 2007 10:58 pm
Hey y'all, I just broke down and drilled a hole in my copper pot and soldered in a fitting into which I can slip a thermometer. With a little flour paste, it...
