So what did they reply? You really should ask about resistance to azeotropic hot mix of liquid/gaseous ethanol, ethyl acetate, n- propanol etc. We have a hot...
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abbababbaccc
Dec 4, 2008 5:13 am
Mason, my recommendation was indeed for 2" column - I forgot you had such a small one :) Anyway, even with 500W aim you'll have to take into account the heat...
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Harry
gnikomson2000
Dec 4, 2008 8:31 am
... Maybe it wasn't such a ... my throwaway ... Put him in the killfile. Slainte! regards Harry...
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Harry
gnikomson2000
Dec 4, 2008 8:34 am
... building a still. Could you ... Read the messages online. html is displayed... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/32476 Slainte! ...
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rye_junkie1
Dec 4, 2008 5:29 pm
... So if I understand you correctly, with my currently uninsulated 7.5 gallon boiler a 1000 watt element may be necessary to compensate for heat loss at the...
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Peers Cawley
peers_c
Dec 4, 2008 6:16 pm
I just thought I'd stick my penny in for what it's worth. I have finished my first reflux still and am still ironing out a few issues. I have been limited by...
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abbababbaccc
Dec 4, 2008 6:46 pm
... had ... take ... in ... boiler? ... That's right. Either 1000W without insulation or that 625W element and good insulation. People have used cheap sleeping...
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Harry
gnikomson2000
Dec 4, 2008 7:30 pm
... Cheapest ($5-$10) and most successful solution for small boilers is a windshield sun protector. Wrap it around & tape in place. It reflects all the heat...
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Andrew Bugal
bwyze44
Dec 4, 2008 11:05 pm
Hi all,  I want to prepare an essence to add to neutral spirit to make Gin. I have the indredients including Juniper berries, etc.  Anyone give me advice...
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KM Services
goodyear1952
Dec 4, 2008 11:50 pm
Bwyze, Mate you can make an essence if you want, but personally steeping of botanicals works really well and in fact is how many gins are made and is easy as. ...
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KM Services
goodyear1952
Dec 4, 2008 11:57 pm
Sorry Typo corrected: should read ½ a teaspoon of lemon zest plus ½ a teaspoon of orange zest _____ From: new_distillers@yahoogroups.com...
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rye_junkie1
Dec 5, 2008 2:36 am
... I have the indredients including Juniper berries, etc. ... for essence but wonder if anyone has advanced the technique. Also, how much essence would...
... reflects I work at Home Depot so I'm running into things that spark the imagination for contraptions all day long. Anyway today down the insulation aisle...
Usually about 40 ABV This is my opinion and if I am wrong I will be corrected I am sure... Cheers Ken Mc _____ From: new_distillers@yahoogroups.com...
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goodyear1952
Dec 5, 2008 4:40 am
Around 40ABV This is my opinion and if I am wrong I will be corrected I am sure... Cheers Ken Mc _____ From: new_distillers@yahoogroups.com...
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gff_stwrt
Dec 5, 2008 2:38 pm
Hello Andrew and folks I had this written out and hit 'send' and got a message that the computer wasn't talking to the internet right then so I turned the ...
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Zapata Vive
zapatasiempr...
Dec 5, 2008 6:20 pm
I can vouch for the shiny bubble insulation from HD or Lowes. Works a dream, and is the perfect size (2' wide) to fit a keg, or can be cut readily to any...
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rye_junkie1
Dec 5, 2008 6:43 pm
... a dream, and is the perfect size (2' wide) to fit a keg, or can be cut readily to any other desired size. Plus, it doesn't look anywhere near as ghetto as...
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toddk63
Dec 5, 2008 10:45 pm
This is the second time I've done a "18%" sugar wash. First time (Aug. 2004)I hit the 18% target ( 1.119 O.G. to 0.985 Final gravity). I am using Dr. Clayton...
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John
parrothead30563
Dec 6, 2008 2:02 am
Sorry for my confusion earlier. Newb here, most of the time just a lurker. We have made an apple wash. We used about 50 pounds of apples with 20 pounds of...
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morganfield1
Dec 6, 2008 2:18 am
Hi John, Yes, pulp will effect the reading. Taste it, if it tastes sweet, it isn't done yet (and that's a whole other story). If it tastes abit tart and dry,...
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jamesonbeam1
Dec 6, 2008 4:00 am
Hi John, Your recipe for 50 lbs. of apples and 20 lbs. of sugar for a 20 gallon wash (its really called a "must" in the wine making world) sounds about right,...
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jamesonbeam1
Dec 6, 2008 4:15 am
Todd, One dumb question - Why do you want to try for a 19% wash when your PDM yeast is not only out of date but can only tolerate up to a 17% - 18% ABV??? All...
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toddk63
Dec 6, 2008 4:47 am
Cause it did 18% so easily last time and Dr. Cone staes EC-1118 should do 20%. That's all. Todd K....
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jamesonbeam1
Dec 6, 2008 4:55 am
Hey Todd, All I use is Lalvin EC-1118 and never go above 16% ABV. If you go to the Lallemand Yeast Chart and look up EC-1118, it only is tolerant to 18% max...
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jamesonbeam1
Dec 6, 2008 5:09 am
Hi All, Welp this time Obamma or whatever his name is, did not ask me to go to Washington and address the Bail Out issue. Instead, the family Im living with...
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stavjen76
Dec 6, 2008 7:03 am
--Before I was able to borrow a friends brazing equipment I rigged my still with the two part epoxy resin. If you have no other options it will work. Just...
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waljaco
Dec 6, 2008 3:09 pm
20% in controlled laboratory conditions - incremental feeding etc. wal ... your PDM ... yesties ... about ... gravity). ... know, ... store ... tastes a...
