distilling temp

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distilling temp

Postby billybob » Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:37 am

Hi, have an ultra still did a run yesterday, temp sat at 77.6 is is normal
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Re: distilling temp

Postby Camikaze » Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:05 am

Hey mate,

Need a lot more info if you're after accurate assistance.

Click here for the guide to asking questions.

P.S. Removed your double topic. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

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distilling temp

Postby BackyardBrewer » Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:15 am

Mate I have one too - no such thing as normal. Depends on the flow of your water, ground temp, air temp, wash quality. Pretty much so many variables affect temp.

What you work on is a stable temp . Once it stops moving downwards, you're on.

But more details on the wash and the ingredients might make it clearer.
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Re: distilling temp

Postby jasonc2861 » Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:37 am

Mine sits at 78.1 and sometime 78.3,around there,as long as the temp is stable its ok I've found.once it's gone a full degree from where it was stable I turn it off,don't bother to much with tails.you will notice It climb pretty quick once the alc has been boiled out.i turn the outlet off after each jar now for a few minutes.i only do 20 to 25 ltr tpw or weetbix cornflake washes.that temp is ok I recon mate for this still. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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