By golly by gum, George! I've got two stills and didn't even know it! I've got a full size keg and a pony keg. I had gotten them free because someone was tossing them out. I tried to find the company where they come from to get the deposit but that company is long gone. So I'VE GOT TWO STILLS AND DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT!
Mr George.is good to destil Whit a clay kettle.. I cook many times out door sea food my mother used to it. She said it have better flavor she aged in it lot of fish Whit oil for several weeks
I run a 23 gal 3" reflux still, i was taught (may not bee right) to pack the bottom tube with copper then 2 on top with reishing rings at the top, what is your opinion on this? I run only sugar swipe. great videos
I watch all your videos and I think they're great but I'm really curious how much you get for the controller and also the heating elements or where can I buy them thank you Mike
To clean an old keg. Take it out side, put on an old rain coat and safety glasses, put a cup of caustic soda in it, pour a jug of boiling water in it and run, hose off old rain coat, empty keg if its not already empty and rinse. No scrubbing required, You might also need a shower.
Yet another Homerun! Love these 2 videos George. I "know a guy" soon to use a keg kettle. Will he need to use an O-ring gasket or is that Brewhaus equip. only?
Great video George some interesting things. I did not know that the pony kegs already had that Ferrell piece that the column could already connect to. Thought it was something you had to weld on there!!
I’ve run mine slow, fast everything. I’ve never gotten it to run, then stop, spirt. Is it a problem or does it effect the finished product if it runs out as a steady stream?
I love your videos. But I do have a question been running old fashioned stills my whole life and got em fine tuned all copper and what not. My question is do you make cuts with a reflux still ? Thinking about getting one.
Hi George. I will be using copper mesh in my column when I run my still. Two pieces and I want to use marbles as well. How many marbles should I use? Thank you Sir. 2" column 1m length
I have a keg like that one but it has 15.5 on it, but the outlet is not centered, it is nearer the side, and it does not have a lip on the out side rim of the outlet, also has a wooden plug drove in the center of side of keg, can anyone tell me what is wrong with it not being standard, it is US made has schlitz on it
Hello George I have a 5gallon pot still with coiled worm had it a few years paid about 120$ how much are you selling your 6 gallon still for looking to upgrade
I too would love to see a video on that as well. I already have the T500 and the water flow regulator I purchased from George. I'm loving my new hobby, but, I'm interested in maybe doing a little more than neutral alcohol runs.
Hi, did you mention Foam & Carryover? wow you sound like my Teacher ( Steam-Boylers) . Can you please tell me where exactly i can buy your PID. Controler ? cuz i cant find it on the Brewhouse site. Thank you.
Yes, clean it as soon as distilling is finished. Rinse with warm water and if it is really dirty soak it (25% vinegar 75% water solution) for 30 minutes or so and then rinse. The copper will last a life time. You could also use Tarn-X. This product is sold in the cleaning isle of Wal-mart for about $5. Works extremely well and almost instantaneously but make sure you rinse very well after use with warm soapy water. George
Hey george i have an old family recipe for watermelon brandy. My question is i have the 2 inch pot reflux set up on a beer keg. I have it in pot still mode and i cant for some reason get the flavor to come threw. Not sure of its something i did or its its because im not using a thumpkeg. Any suggestions. Thanks
A much misunderstood topic. Watermelon brandy is difficult at best and the flavor of watermelon does not carry over as easily as some others may. Flavoring after distilling is always the best practice. George
Hi Sr. I use to live at Copperas Cove in de the 90s... I was an international student at CTC in the Food and Beverage Management Culinary Arts and Hospitality. I have one question: why it is used de doble stack with this pots??? Can be used the condenser right in the lid of the pot??
A double stack is routinely used when a higher proof is desired and the reflux portion is running. Other than that it is perfectly okay to run just the single stack with the condenser. Now if you are asking if a condenser can be added to the lid without any stack the answer is yes. With this set up though the efficiency of your run will suffer. It will still work but you lose control of compacting the vapors prior to the condenser. In a column the pure ethanol will rise and the excess water will drop out in the column allow an efficient run. Without the column there is no way for this separation to happen.
You could but the question is why would you? The second element in almost all cases is for heating up the still. After that one element is used to control temp. Also, when you add an additional element your total resistance in a parallel circuit goes down and the amperage goes up. Your circuit may not be able to withstand that increase in amps. This is why a fuse trips when too many items are plugged in, one would think that adding to the circuit would increase the resistance and thus drop the amps but the relationship is inverse and the opposite is true. George
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Another great video George, I love watching them. Your passion and enthusiasm really shines through.
Always wondered how guys connect a beer keg to their column. This was so much clearer than anything I've seen before.
you're the best wish you guys were in canada
I love your channel George
Thanks again George!
By golly by gum, George! I've got two stills and didn't even know it! I've got a full size keg and a pony keg. I had gotten them free because someone was tossing them out. I tried to find the company where they come from to get the deposit but that company is long gone. So I'VE GOT TWO STILLS AND DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT!
Nice...Still saving up for 20 foot of 3/8th ....That really expensive compression connector...a 5 gallon bucket...lol... GOD Love YA GEORGE
Mr George.is good to destil Whit a clay kettle.. I cook many times out door sea food my mother used to it. She said it have better flavor she aged in it lot of fish Whit oil for several weeks
Thanks!
I run a 23 gal 3" reflux still, i was taught (may not bee right) to pack the bottom tube with copper then 2 on top with reishing rings at the top, what is your opinion on this? I run only sugar swipe. great videos
I watch all your videos and I think they're great but I'm really curious how much you get for the controller and also the heating elements or where can I buy them thank you Mike
To clean an old keg.
Take it out side,
put on an old rain coat and safety glasses,
put a cup of caustic soda in it,
pour a jug of boiling water in it and run,
hose off old rain coat,
empty keg if its not already empty and rinse.
No scrubbing required,
You might also need a shower.
Yet another Homerun! Love these 2 videos George. I "know a guy" soon to use a keg kettle. Will he need to use an O-ring gasket or is that Brewhaus equip. only?
He said that black "O-ring" is all you will need. If he gets the column then the ring should come with it
Great video George some interesting things. I did not know that the pony kegs already had that Ferrell piece that the column could already connect to. Thought it was something you had to weld on there!!
That's the great thing about it, the keg is already equipped so attaching a column is easy.
George
+Barley and Hops Brewing LLC
Indeed, I've seen so many mods to those things but just always thought they had to have them welded on.
Specialized in Tri-Clamp Connections
"GI Math" HA I like you even more now.
1 is none 2 is one
I got one of them kegs how much is one of them columns
your still a boss.
*you're
I’ve run mine slow, fast everything. I’ve never gotten it to run, then stop, spirt. Is it a problem or does it effect the finished product if it runs out as a steady stream?
I love your videos. But I do have a question been running old fashioned stills my whole life and got em fine tuned all copper and what not. My question is do you make cuts with a reflux still ? Thinking about getting one.
A reflux will deliver a more pure product so the cuts are not as precise or necessary.
Approx. how long a piece of copper mesh would you use in a 3" column?
Hi Mr George if ya put cooper mesh in the thumper or in the onion will it help bring up abv meny thanks Gareth
I am getting looks like white flakes when distilling in it. this my first time running reflux still any suggestions
I know this is an old thread, but... Why the column extension? Is more column volume desirable? If so, how much before diminishing returns?
does each plate represent a single distillation, i.e, stack 3 plates or 3 lengths of copper mesh wire to equal a triple distillation? thanks xxx
Hi George. I will be using copper mesh in my column when I run my still. Two pieces and I want to use marbles as well. How many marbles should I use? Thank you Sir. 2" column 1m length
I have a keg like that one but it has 15.5 on it, but the outlet is not centered, it is nearer the side, and it does not have a lip on the out side rim of the outlet, also has a wooden plug drove in the center of side of keg, can anyone tell me what is wrong with it not being standard, it is US made has schlitz on it
The inconvient is a window big enough to clean
Someone’s enjoying themselves 3:08 😂
Can you use a 55 gallon steel drum to make a still
Yes!,
You can control propane with a p.i.d. controller.
Thank you George for all you do.
Ask me about using a p.i.d. with propane.
Logger John.
Hi George what is the bung for the top of the column made of
Hello George I have a 5gallon pot still with coiled worm had it a few years paid about 120$ how much are you selling your 6 gallon still for looking to upgrade
Hi George, I'd really be interested in seeing a video on running the t500 with alembic dome with your thoughts on how well it runs.
I too would love to see a video on that as well. I already have the T500 and the water flow regulator I purchased from George. I'm loving my new hobby, but, I'm interested in maybe doing a little more than neutral alcohol runs.
I should send you some of my SPP to try George!
I have plenty. I use them in several of my columns
what is the cost of that unit with the pidgin controller
how much is that entire setup with Pid
I saw the PID is $199 and you dont sell stills at this time.
George, if you use the anti-foam mix will it carry over to the next batch in a sour mash?
Probably not but not real sure
Hi, did you mention Foam & Carryover? wow you sound like my Teacher ( Steam-Boylers) . Can you please tell me where exactly i can buy your PID. Controler ? cuz i cant find it on the Brewhouse site. Thank you.
Hey George, my question is can you re-use the rolled copper from your column? Thanks.
Yes, clean it as soon as distilling is finished. Rinse with warm water and if it is really dirty soak it (25% vinegar 75% water solution) for 30 minutes or so and then rinse. The copper will last a life time.
You could also use Tarn-X. This product is sold in the cleaning isle of Wal-mart for about $5. Works extremely well and almost instantaneously but make sure you rinse very well after use with warm soapy water.
George
Hey george i have an old family recipe for watermelon brandy. My question is i have the 2 inch pot reflux set up on a beer keg. I have it in pot still mode and i cant for some reason get the flavor to come threw. Not sure of its something i did or its its because im not using a thumpkeg. Any suggestions. Thanks
A much misunderstood topic. Watermelon brandy is difficult at best and the flavor of watermelon does not carry over as easily as some others may. Flavoring after distilling is always the best practice.
George
do you need to switch the copper mesh with each run, or can you re-use it several times?
Clean it after each run
How much is the unit and how much is the complet column
Have you had any issues with the internal heating elements burning the wash? Debating on either an internal heating element or a hot plate.
Not at all. With a controller the element is never at full power after it heats up.
Hey...I like the collar...else it looks you are a surgeon :p
Where can I find that set up that
Hi George, what is the best way to clean the copper mesh before using it for the first time? Thanks
Should not require any cleaning
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing thanks George
Can u use ceramic rings with the copper mesh?
Yes
milehidistilling for the win
How do I purchase this 8gal still
Hi Sr. I use to live at Copperas Cove in de the 90s... I was an international student at CTC in the Food and Beverage Management Culinary Arts and Hospitality. I have one question: why it is used de doble stack with this pots??? Can be used the condenser right in the lid of the pot??
A double stack is routinely used when a higher proof is desired and the reflux portion is running. Other than that it is perfectly okay to run just the single stack with the condenser.
Now if you are asking if a condenser can be added to the lid without any stack the answer is yes. With this set up though the efficiency of your run will suffer. It will still work but you lose control of compacting the vapors prior to the condenser. In a column the pure ethanol will rise and the excess water will drop out in the column allow an efficient run. Without the column there is no way for this separation to happen.
Thank you for your kind response, very instructive !!! I love learning from people as wise as you are.
Anytime. Its what we do here.
can the whole large keg system be orderd through your company
Yes. Call 254-300-8226 ask for Josh.
George. On this video I see in the background the bullet shaped unit. What size would it be. And is it for sale?
Thanks
How can i access your web page.
Where can you buy them heating elements that you show on your video thank you Mike
And how much do you ask for that controller for the heating element
Base model is $185. Elements can be purchased at any hardware store or builder supply store.
What’s the size fitting for that heating element female fitting ? Thanks
It is a 1 inch NPT fitting
I've got a beer keg (10 GALLONS)which I'm converting. Would it be better to have 2 elements or one. Do you guys sell the heater controller"
I do not sell elements
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing I know just wondering if you could recommend where I could buy a controller.
do u offer a 26 gallon kettle
Could but normally stick to the 15 gallon model. Let me know if you need a 26 or 53 gallon.
George
Where do I buy this still?
Tim Brackeen,from Barely and Hops.
OK I’m going to say it no one else will it’s drip drip drip run drip drip drip run I don’t know what spurt is i’m just saying
How much for just the copper dome? Will u sell me just the dome?
Plz help @George
Call Josh at the store. 254-300-8226
can ya run both elements off 1 pid
You could but the question is why would you? The second element in almost all cases is for heating up the still. After that one element is used to control temp. Also, when you add an additional element your total resistance in a parallel circuit goes down and the amperage goes up. Your circuit may not be able to withstand that increase in amps.
This is why a fuse trips when too many items are plugged in, one would think that adding to the circuit would increase the resistance and thus drop the amps but the relationship is inverse and the opposite is true.
George
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing, thank you
George, I can not open the attatchment. Please try again. Also just t;ype in address. THX.
are keggs made of s/s or aluminum?
stainless steel
could you send me a PID controller, the one in the video? Please.
Send me an email and I will send you an invoice you can pay on line/
George
tried to call but your number is no longer,, want to order from you but how
(254) 518-4477