George, I have learned a lot from your channel thank you. The tip about the level is invaluable. I had a sight glass and noticed that the reflux was running down one side. When I checked the level, which I hadn't done before, I found the column was slightly tilted. After ccorrecting the level my ABV moved from 9% to 92% with the dephlegmator working at a greater effeciency. Such a simple step to be aware of.
Sir you have become my new favorite human. I enjoy watching you. You remind me of my sophomore automotive teacher. Thank you for all these videos. Would love to sit down with you and have a sip of wiki with you one day. Once again, thank you.
I just recently found this channel.....Lovin it.....you have a great way of explaining everything....thank you so much for putting this content together.
What I like to do when I'm assembling my column plates is loosely connect them then lay them down so all the faces/windows are laying flat then tighten the clamps. Helps everything look straight and nice
One other question I have is what are your thoughts on that 26 gal boiler if one were to run primarily 13 gallon batches in it using (1) 5500 watt element. Would there be too much head space in the boiler? At what level would the wash be vs where the element sits? Are the 1.5" tri clamp fittings at the same height across from one another? Thank you for you time. I look forward to Part 3!
I am absolutely fascinated by that still, but I just don't need it. That thing will wash all my flavors out of my mash. I wish I could talk a friend into buying one! lol!
I am having problems with the pressure coming out of the condenser in gas form not liquid form, actually about half gas half liquid. Bought the column on Ebay and I can't really widen anything on it. Is there another way I can get it condensed quicker or extending it longer? Love the videos!
I don’t own a still yet but I understand the point on hydrometers. I’ve worked with lead acid batteries forever and the only way to read the individual cell condition is with an hydrometer. Voltmeters and load testers are only part of the story.
in my stills i try to water jacket the two inch column a far as i can and make the transition to 5/8 tubing in a cold zone. this way there is a natural decrease in volume of the vapor that decreases the overall back pressure in the still. in addition, the length of my 5/8 tubing coil is pretty long. i am starting to go away from coils altogether in favor of a shotgun condenser.
Tip- If you're welding copper pipe, you don't need to. Use a Bpress fitting with a press tool. These products are available from Reece Plumbing or similar. No welding, more expensive fittings but the jobs done in minutes and guaranteed not to leak if connected properly. Come in copper and stainless
I really need you help. I am a huge fan. Here in the Caribbean, St Lucia, I am considering purchasing a 600L non jacketed still from Oakstills. For the production of whiskey, corn based. What do you think. Jacketed or non jacketed and why? Also, their 800mm high condenser seems to be on the small side for that still capacity of 4*7k watts boiler and 8* plate 8" column. What are your thoughts?
George, why did you choose to run a PWM setup vs a PID for that 4 inch mile hi 26 gallon flute? I see that this it what mile high offers that goes with their flute stills. I am just wondering if you configured with a PID control and replaced the thermometer at the head section with a thermocouple going to a PID controller if it would be a better controlled system or not? Please share your thoughts on this. Thank you!
That's funny because I just found an old mixer my grand-dad made years ago from a 304 stainless prop he salvaged from a holding tank at the plant he worked at. After cleaning it up thoroughly I chucked it up and went to de-gas a bucket and learned really fast to run my drill in low gear and that a tomato wash works great to clean the floor if ya don't mind the smell🤣
"The Venturi effect" is the reduction in fluid pressure that results when a fluid flows through a restricted section of a pipe. In case anyone is wondering. 🙂
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing lesson 2:.... calculate better... gonna be out of glassware before end of the run 😅. Calculated final volume for full reflux at 93-95% ... but ran it in pot still...
Hi George, a question your may like, is some back pressure of importance or helpful? Example a 4 in column, no reducer, 180 deg bend in 4in, continuous of 4in to the condenser? Thanks.
Question: On exactly this model still, except with 4 bubble plates, is there a way that one can run a good flavor brandy through this still? If it is not possible to achieve with the reflux ON, what components could one leave/remove to run it only as a "pot" still?
I'm certain he'll say it's not worth it and to avoid. They are difficult to keep charged. Go to home distiller. Org and type in " 2" bubble plates" in the HD search function
i made my re-flux out of galvanized pipe there is a really heavy metallic smell and taste which is not super horrible but its there and its masking other flavors I'm not sure if it can be removed by a post carbon filter or not the problem is i don't have any other choice should probably go with pot still
I built a 2x6 frame, put insulation board on it. I used table levelers to adjust the level. www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjV9b3ozK7wAhUW4MgKHd7HCj0YABAOGgJxdQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2-mTyuzDkj4gtW9qAE80-ngkAmfMINabpjhvqtzyA0l-B7S3XeH4p_BgYGONcriId0peOQnwJ_hrJcaZpu8g&sig=AOD64_2al2puFVGDB598bhu23zlg2Q0L4w&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjah7LozK7wAhWTLc0KHWh9BMEQwg96BAgBEDA&adurl=
Yesterday I ordered my first proper still with bubble plate my question is if 3 are enough. I thought it would be enough because with my pot still I get around 60-70% in my first run. But now I'm not so sure anymore
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing I have one last question is a 30l kettle too little for a 4" kollum? Its a SS milk keg with a welded bottom and and a Silikone gasket on the top for the lid
@@frost_burn2400 301 Describes the steel your pot is made of. George will want to know how many gallons your kettle holds. i think a 4" column will require around a pot around 8 gallons. George can better answer that but he will need the size of your kettle.
How about you loading your videos on an alternate service like Rumble? You're more depended on for distilling insights than any of us would like to chance losing if some kind of crazy censorship happened here...
I enjoy watching your videos... you have the technical and practical skills. Thanks for sharing !!
George, I have learned a lot from your channel thank you. The tip about the level is invaluable. I had a sight glass and noticed that the reflux was running down one side. When I checked the level, which I hadn't done before, I found the column was slightly tilted. After ccorrecting the level my ABV moved from 9% to 92% with the dephlegmator working at a greater effeciency. Such a simple step to be aware of.
Sir you have become my new favorite human. I enjoy watching you. You remind me of my sophomore automotive teacher. Thank you for all these videos. Would love to sit down with you and have a sip of wiki with you one day. Once again, thank you.
Love you and your channel keep up the good work.
I've tried to watch all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your time and experience.
I'm hooked to this channel , thank you for making this so clear and sound .
You haven’t posted in quite some time. I enjoy your videos I hope you’re doing well. God bless you.
Always the best!
Thanx for having us over to the shop with you again
Thanks George keep the videos coming your a treasure to the hobby distillers no matter what the nay sayers think.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for all you do George!
I just recently found this channel.....Lovin it.....you have a great way of explaining everything....thank you so much for putting this content together.
Thank you for the great video. Cheers
I love your videos... thanks to you
Thanks for the knowledge 👏
Nice! I thought I was going to have to wait a lot longer for part 2
What I like to do when I'm assembling my column plates is loosely connect them then lay them down so all the faces/windows are laying flat then tighten the clamps. Helps everything look straight and nice
This information is so valuable to me thank you 🙏
I am #10 YAY! Thanks for everything. I am leading the kids to you now. (adults) lol
Thanks George!
I love it... N I want one of this yesss yesss....
Nice work George.
Many thanks!
One other question I have is what are your thoughts on that 26 gal boiler if one were to run primarily 13 gallon batches in it using (1) 5500 watt element. Would there be too much head space in the boiler? At what level would the wash be vs where the element sits? Are the 1.5" tri clamp fittings at the same height across from one another? Thank you for you time. I look forward to Part 3!
I am absolutely fascinated by that still, but I just don't need it. That thing will wash all my flavors out of my mash. I wish I could talk a friend into buying one! lol!
I am having problems with the pressure coming out of the condenser in gas form not liquid form, actually about half gas half liquid. Bought the column on Ebay and I can't really widen anything on it. Is there another way I can get it condensed quicker or extending it longer? Love the videos!
I don’t own a still yet but I understand the point on hydrometers. I’ve worked with lead acid batteries forever and the only way to read the individual cell condition is with an hydrometer. Voltmeters and load testers are only part of the story.
in my stills i try to water jacket the two inch column a far as i can and make the transition to 5/8 tubing in a cold zone. this way there is a natural decrease in volume of the vapor that decreases the overall back pressure in the still. in addition, the length of my 5/8 tubing coil is pretty long. i am starting to go away from coils altogether in favor of a shotgun condenser.
Tip- If you're welding copper pipe, you don't need to. Use a Bpress fitting with a press tool. These products are available from Reece Plumbing or similar. No welding, more expensive fittings but the jobs done in minutes and guaranteed not to leak if connected properly. Come in copper and stainless
Missing your updates. Hope all is OK. 👍🖖
I really need you help. I am a huge fan.
Here in the Caribbean, St Lucia, I am considering purchasing a 600L non jacketed still from Oakstills. For the production of whiskey, corn based.
What do you think. Jacketed or non jacketed and why?
Also, their 800mm high condenser seems to be on the small side for that still capacity of 4*7k watts boiler and 8* plate 8" column.
What are your thoughts?
Hello George, Can you please provide a part list for this build and where to buy them please?
George, why did you choose to run a PWM setup vs a PID for that 4 inch mile hi 26 gallon flute? I see that this it what mile high offers that goes with their flute stills. I am just wondering if you configured with a PID control and replaced the thermometer at the head section with a thermocouple going to a PID controller if it would be a better controlled system or not? Please share your thoughts on this. Thank you!
That's funny because I just found an old mixer my grand-dad made years ago from a 304 stainless prop he salvaged from a holding tank at the plant he worked at. After cleaning it up thoroughly I chucked it up and went to de-gas a bucket and learned really fast to run my drill in low gear and that a tomato wash works great to clean the floor if ya don't mind the smell🤣
Tomato wash.... tell me more :) i am a noob but like the sound of it.
"The Venturi effect" is the reduction in fluid pressure that results when a fluid flows through a restricted section of a pipe. In case anyone is wondering. 🙂
Good timing. Doing my gin run... right now 😆
Note to self: 2 grapefruits for 5 gallon is waaaaay too much haha
Nice work!
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing lesson 2:.... calculate better... gonna be out of glassware before end of the run 😅.
Calculated final volume for full reflux at 93-95% ... but ran it in pot still...
@@superdupermax lol easy mistake to make.
WHERE DID YOU GET A 4in bubble cap column..
Is this still an active channel. I don’t find any newer videos .
Hi, I'm watching this video to see how this works... i m just distracted by the show that is playing on ur tv..what is that show?
Hi George, a question your may like, is some back pressure of importance or helpful? Example a 4 in column, no reducer, 180 deg bend in 4in, continuous of 4in to the condenser? Thanks.
Question: On exactly this model still, except with 4 bubble plates, is there a way that one can run a good flavor brandy through this still? If it is not possible to achieve with the reflux ON, what components could one leave/remove to run it only as a "pot" still?
They sell a pot still Column you can replace that column with. It’s only a few hundred bucks
just leave out the plates, take out or leave the defragmater unhooked and it will run just like a pot. theres no reason to buy anything
Hi George, what's your take on bubble plates in a 2" column?
I'm certain he'll say it's not worth it and to avoid. They are difficult to keep charged.
Go to home distiller. Org and type in " 2" bubble plates" in the HD search function
Shouldn't a pressure reduction after an orifice or choke produce condensation?
i made my re-flux out of galvanized pipe
there is a really heavy metallic smell and taste which is not super horrible but its there and its masking other flavors
I'm not sure if it can be removed by a post carbon filter or not
the problem is i don't have any other choice
should probably go with pot still
Please avoid galvanized pipe at all costs.
Do not use galvanised steel it is treated with cyanide and zinc, both of which are toxic when heated.
@@exmcgee1647 thanks man ... i did not know that
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing thanks for the reply man
The floor in my basement is a bit off center and this makes me realize i need to find a way to make my still area level.
I built a 2x6 frame, put insulation board on it. I used table levelers to adjust the level. www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjV9b3ozK7wAhUW4MgKHd7HCj0YABAOGgJxdQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2-mTyuzDkj4gtW9qAE80-ngkAmfMINabpjhvqtzyA0l-B7S3XeH4p_BgYGONcriId0peOQnwJ_hrJcaZpu8g&sig=AOD64_2al2puFVGDB598bhu23zlg2Q0L4w&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjah7LozK7wAhWTLc0KHWh9BMEQwg96BAgBEDA&adurl=
@@HodgyE5 he link you posted is not one I am able to connect too. No idea why...
Yesterday I ordered my first proper still with bubble plate my question is if 3 are enough. I thought it would be enough because with my pot still I get around 60-70% in my first run. But now I'm not so sure anymore
Yes, once balanced you will be extremely pleased with the increase of proof.
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing wow thank you a lot that was incredible fast 👍🏻
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing I have one last question is a 30l kettle too little for a 4" kollum?
Its a SS milk keg with a welded bottom and and a Silikone gasket on the top for the lid
@@frost_burn2400 301 Describes the steel your pot is made of. George will want to know how many gallons your kettle holds. i think a 4" column will require around a pot around 8 gallons. George can better answer that but he will need the size of your kettle.
Is there a way to send you examples of my build
just use a paint stirrer/mixer drill attachment....
I degas by vacuum transferring.
Who thumbs-down George? FFS
I am glad you are now monetised however so many adverts? They ruin the viewing.
#moonshinemessiah
#disciplesofgeorge
How about you loading your videos on an alternate service like Rumble? You're more depended on for distilling insights than any of us would like to chance losing if some kind of crazy censorship happened here...
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