FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

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FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:07 am

Hey fellers,

Been a while since I have done any brewing, bought a FSD "4 pot and a 2400w element years ago from the FSD store, question is I haven't really used it yet and have been reading on here about speed to run pot stills. I know running at full power is okay for the stripping run but is a temperature controller a necessity to slow down the speed or can I just run it at full power for the product run?

Looking at doing my first rum run in about a weeks time.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby bluc » Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:24 am

Def need a power controller for spirit run. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby Georgio » Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:44 am

Hey mate,
I have a FSD 4" inch pot. 50l boiler 2x 2200w elements. You will definitely want a power controller. On a spirit run I use a power controller at around 40-50% power to one element and turn the second element completely off.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:16 pm

What are you guys using for controllers, is something off eBay okay?
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby dans.brew » Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:31 pm

twojaythomo wrote:What are you guys using for controllers, is something off eBay okay?

Have a look in the electrical section, there are plenty of discussions of different ebay jobbies that are used with great success.
I did see the other day 5Star have one for around $40 i think. Looked pretty good and shouldn't cause any probs, unlike some of the cheap ones online. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby bluc » Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:31 pm

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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby mattyb » Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:33 pm

I have been using these for years and not had a problem. Also use it in my aquaponics system to slow down the water pump
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220V-4000W- ... 5212c32cfb
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:10 pm

mattyb wrote:I have been using these for years and not had a problem. Also use it in my aquaponics system to slow down the water pump
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220V-4000W- ... 5212c32cfb


Do I need a adapter to plug in the unit, looks like an American output
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby bluc » Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:33 pm

Looks like you need one for each end
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby mattyb » Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:43 pm

Nah they fit our plugs fine. They just look weird but are designed to take all plugs. Am running it as we speak
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby PeterC » Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:54 pm

twojaythomo wrote:
mattyb wrote: I have been using these for years and not had a problem. Also use it in my aquaponics system to slow down the water pump
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220V-4000W- ... 5212c32cfb


Do I need a adapter to plug in the unit, looks like an American output


I have one of these power controllers. It has a universal type plug socket that can take multiple types of plugs. The Australian plug does not sit snug on mine. I use a UK adapter as it fits nice and tight then plug my Australian plug in to that. Like this.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:24 pm

Thanks a whole guys I have purchased one from eBay from Mattyb link.

Just one other thing not related to this post but maybe someone can tell me, I put a rum wash on but didn't use the Epsom salts, is this necessary or what is it to help with?
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby Rock » Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:51 pm

twojaythomo wrote:Thanks a whole guys I have purchased one from eBay from Mattyb link.

Just one other thing not related to this post but maybe someone can tell me, I put a rum wash on but didn't use the Epsom salts, is this necessary or what is it to help with?

I'm sure you read the rum thread, it's all on the first page . :-B
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby Rock » Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:15 pm

Try this twojaythomo,
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=6246&p=105302#p105302

Second paragraph down.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:49 pm

Cheers fellers didn't see the link at the bottom of the rum thread.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Wed Dec 19, 2018 7:14 am

Just with running the wash it says throw the foreshots on the striping run the again on the spirit run, how much is need to be thrown out on the striping run, Mac didn't mention it, he only said 100mls on the product run.

Would it be 100mls on the striping run too, I have a 50l boiler.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby db1979 » Wed Dec 19, 2018 7:58 am

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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:58 am

Legend, thanks.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby Georgio » Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:39 pm

I see 5star is also selling power controllers. Looks the business.
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Re: FSD 4" Modular Pot Still

Postby twojaythomo » Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:21 pm

Did my first run a few weeks ago, did the stripping run full speed then did the product run at around 100 volts set on the regulator.

After trying it last night it had a bit of a bad taste, how fast should it be coming out also could it be the was wasn't settled enough?
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