Excellent breakdown Zymurgy Bob, very helpful and informative. This info is gonna really help me out. I have two keg boilers and 2 propane burners, so I could...
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gff_stwrt
Jul 1, 2009 10:17 am
Hi, folks, My son-in-law has sown a few hundred acres of barley this year so if the rains fall later in the year (it's had a good start) I will have as much as...
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Ed Barcik
edbar44
Jul 1, 2009 11:30 am
Okay, will try the distilled water, have some vanilla sitting for a month, will try that today....
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waljaco
Jul 1, 2009 11:47 am
If you are doing neutral spirit (e.g. vodka) infusions there will be some sediment (eventually). You can filter or decant carefully. Most commercial flavored...
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Ed Barcik
edbar44
Jul 1, 2009 11:47 am
Drank it anyway, it was fine.. =================== Hello, Ed and hi folks, Does it matter whether it clears? When you buy limoncello it is not clear. Regards, ...
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jamesonbeam1
Jul 1, 2009 12:18 pm
To me Baker, this would be an excellent opportunity for you to really get your hands dirty and make an attempt to malt your own barley, this would not only...
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rye_junkie1
Jul 1, 2009 6:58 pm
... I am not familiar with the PDA's but I would start looking at your power source. That Hotplate. Ken and I use Internal elements which is a Direct heating...
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goodyear1952
Jul 1, 2009 7:19 pm
Mason brings up a good point about your heat source and also insulation. I wrap my boiler (50 litre keg) with an old woollen blanket and hold that in place one...
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rye_junkie1
Jul 1, 2009 8:09 pm
... Sorry fellas, I have been swamped here lately both at home and work. I highly recommend the BA 100 and GA 100 enzymes from Mile Hi. The BA stuff will be...
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wyobrunson
Jul 1, 2009 9:57 pm
Built me a new still. But it's putting out a nasty taste I can't find or get rid of. ready to toss it and go back to that slow little 3-gal pressure cooker....
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rye_junkie1
Jul 1, 2009 10:18 pm
... I'm not down with the JB weld or the silicone but I know others use it with success. I use teflon tape all the time. Where in the rig is the silicone and...
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goodyear1952
Jul 1, 2009 10:28 pm
Just out of interest you say your spirit comes into contact with aquarium silicone? Which I think is usually an acetic cure? Firstly direct contact with...
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tim smith
tim_smitho21
Jul 1, 2009 11:06 pm
yes! first thing i s get rid of the silicon gasket .I've tried the aquarium silicon, and the taste never leaves..  tim ... From: KM Services...
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wyobrunson
Jul 1, 2009 11:09 pm
... the silicone is used on the lid to form a gasket as per some info I found here a while back. vaseline on the pot, silicone on the lid. let it cure...
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Kim
whammo57
Jul 1, 2009 11:40 pm
I have always used cork for a gasket between the SS bowl and the top of the keg. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy a roll of cork material. It's about 1/4...
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canadianguy236
Jul 2, 2009 12:17 am
Thanks Guys I'm going to start looking for a better heat source.I can imagine how much heat I'm loosing off the outside surface of my boiler Looks like I have...
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Rasputin Paracelsus
pater_rasputin
Jul 2, 2009 12:53 am
Never worked for me... Not a great seal, and shrank when I removed it. (Might not have if I had let it cool first, don't know. But didn't feel like trying it...
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rye_junkie1
Jul 2, 2009 1:10 am
... Cork never worked for me either. Had similar issues to yours R. Sink strainer: get rid of the JB weld and get a oring from a hydraulic shop. Buna or...
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new_distillers@yahoog...
Jul 2, 2009 1:51 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the new_distillers group. File : /Ken...
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goodyear1952
Jul 2, 2009 1:58 am
I have just put together a PDF of how I attach my columns to the boiler using a flange set up and with my new pot come stripping column it is all screw...
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Rasputin Paracelsus
pater_rasputin
Jul 2, 2009 2:01 am
Mason, It's a small consolation to me that you couldn't get the proper silicone from Fastenal, I couldn't either :( There are those silicone baking sheets,...
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wyobrunson
Jul 2, 2009 5:00 am
... OK, Guys, you've given me some stuff to chew on. geuss I'll dismantle and try some of your suggestions. meanwhile Ive got that cheesy little pressure...
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triddlywinks
Jul 2, 2009 1:07 pm
... OK, I'm going to be the contrarian on this one. I've used acetic cure silicone for years now and there has never been an off taste contributed by it....
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rye_junkie1
Jul 2, 2009 1:16 pm
... couple thoughts though. can you weld stainless to stainless? ... SS to SS welds are made everyday. Be very careful when welding things like sink strainers...
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jamesonbeam1
Jul 2, 2009 1:34 pm
Hey Wy, While even the Nixon's in "The Compleat Distiller" say aquarium silicone is ok for seals, they also say you need RTV (room temp vulcanizing) which is...
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Rasputin Paracelsus
pater_rasputin
Jul 2, 2009 2:14 pm
Jim, I'd like to recommend that we stop mentioning the WCS site, because it also recommends one silly still design as well as an unnecessarily complicated one....
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jamesonbeam1
Jul 2, 2009 2:27 pm
Ras, I agree with you on their column designs (even though im no expert on reflux design - talk to Riku about that), however the only times i have mentioned...
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Rasputin Paracelsus
pater_rasputin
Jul 2, 2009 2:42 pm
Hi Jim, Yes, I understand :) I say it only because the unwary might get the idea (NOT through your direct comments!) that they should perhaps pursue such a...
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jamesonbeam1
Jul 2, 2009 3:08 pm
Sidenote Ras, The only reflux still I have recommend for newbie still makers is the Bokabob on Tony's site over that past 2 years or so Ive been moderator here...
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billfitz49
Jul 3, 2009 2:33 am
1. I want to use backset in my second whiskey mash, more than is needed to adjust the pH for the enzymes. But the problem is, if I use too much, the BA-100...
