Diluting Spirits

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Diluting Spirits

Postby mjcj01 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:45 pm

High all.....when diluting your spirits to say 40%, what type of water does everyone use e.g. distilled water, tank water or just plain old tap water?
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby PeterC » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:46 pm

Rain water
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby dans.brew » Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:50 pm

:text-+1:
Along with all the other goodies in my gutters... :laughing-rolling:
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby Sam. » Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:53 pm

Only use water that tastes good to you :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby The Stig » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:32 am

I have one of those under sink filter systems that supposedly remove everything.
Cheapish and the water tastes a hell of a lot better.
Replace the filter once a year and it’s all good
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby db1979 » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:46 am

The Stig wrote:I have one of those under sink filter systems that supposedly remove everything.
Cheapish and the water tastes a hell of a lot better.
Replace the filter once a year and it’s all good

:text-+1:
I had one of those in my last place. We moved a few months ago abd don't have one anymore. The water here in Brissie is pretty good so far I haven't noticed any problem with just straight tap water. Probably will install one of those filters though. No harm in improving your product :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby Georgio » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:07 am

:text-+1: On filtered water, I have a fancy fridge that filters water. A cheaper option could be a Brita water filter jug, will do a similar job and at a fraction of the price.
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby brisvalleymoonshiner » Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:41 am

Aussie water coolers. Been using it for years
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby bluc » Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:21 pm

Bottled water
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby woodduck » Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:19 pm

bluc wrote:Bottled water


I used to use the 10ltr goon bag water. Get on special for $5 most of the time, you city folk could probably get it cheaper :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby bluc » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:03 pm

I buy the coles brand 600ml bottles 24 pack $7 it's pretty neutral water..
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby Professor Green » Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:02 pm

I use Coles bottled water too bluc. I buy the 1.5 litre bottle 8 packs though.
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby The Stig » Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:32 pm

Why don’t you guys buy a $75 under sink filter ?
I don’t get this buying water stuff, and on top you’ve got a bunch of plastic bottles to get ridd of
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby db1979 » Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:34 pm

The Stig wrote:Why don’t you guys buy a $75 under sink filter ?
I don’t get this buying water stuff, and on top you’ve got a bunch of plastic bottles to get ridd of

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Hope you guys are recycling
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby woodduck » Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:38 pm

I'm in SA so we get 10cents a pop here. Pretty much making money :laughing-rolling: 8-} :laughing-rolling:

I now use my RO water :happy-partydance: :dance:
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby bluc » Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:48 pm

10c a pop is starting here in qld too and Yes I will be making use of it :D currently they go in my recycle bin ..
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby Lowie » Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:36 pm

top up with my Puratap filtered water. Wouldn't use just tap water.
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby Professor Green » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:37 pm

The Stig wrote:Why don’t you guys buy a $75 under sink filter ?
I don’t get this buying water stuff, and on top you’ve got a bunch of plastic bottles to get ridd of


I do use one of those inline caravan filters for use with my washes but haven't really considered using it for spirit dilution. I might give it a go next time.
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby bluc » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:57 pm

I have an ro "drinking water" setup. But read its not good to acidic. Maybe I should just read the internet less...
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Re: Diluting Spirits

Postby Commune » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:37 am

I was wondering the same thing. I'm looking to purchase the coles 10litre caddies, they should be good.
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