ABV over 40% for consumtpion
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:11 am
Hi Everyone,
To save time i did try search this question on this forum but couldn't find too much. I have a question that is related to the 'safety in home distilling' disclosure statement in the newbies corner.
First question:
When storing alcohol always have the % marked on the jar and anything over 40% should be marked as poison so people don't accidentally drink it, even 65% can cause someone trouble as it will effect you very differently than the normal drinking strength of 38-40%. It is not funny to "stitch up" a mate by feeding him/her drinks at a high %, it could end very badly and could be hard to explain at the hospital
-Question: This got me a little bit confused, Cant you make alcohol over 40% before its dangerous?
Second question:
Always water alcohol down below 40% before running through a still. This lessens the risk of major fire/fire ball or explosion if a spill or boiler rupture (not sure why this would happen but just incase) was to occur. It also lessens the chances of running your elements dry.
-Question: Is this only for running your finished product through a still the second time?
Cheers lads. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
To save time i did try search this question on this forum but couldn't find too much. I have a question that is related to the 'safety in home distilling' disclosure statement in the newbies corner.
First question:
When storing alcohol always have the % marked on the jar and anything over 40% should be marked as poison so people don't accidentally drink it, even 65% can cause someone trouble as it will effect you very differently than the normal drinking strength of 38-40%. It is not funny to "stitch up" a mate by feeding him/her drinks at a high %, it could end very badly and could be hard to explain at the hospital
-Question: This got me a little bit confused, Cant you make alcohol over 40% before its dangerous?
Second question:
Always water alcohol down below 40% before running through a still. This lessens the risk of major fire/fire ball or explosion if a spill or boiler rupture (not sure why this would happen but just incase) was to occur. It also lessens the chances of running your elements dry.
-Question: Is this only for running your finished product through a still the second time?
Cheers lads. :handgestures-thumbupleft: