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cloudy spirit
by Plumby » Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:23 pm
I ran my super reflux today with the turbo wash that came in my package. And after collecting 3 litres of clear spirit it started to turn cloudy so i turned it off. What would make this happen and is it ok to water down filter and drink?
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Re: cloudy spirit
by Zak Griffin » Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:57 pm
Tails, man.
Read this cuts guide
If you've collected in one big jar, your entire run is cactus and you should run it again. Being a turbo wash, you should water it down and run it again anyway.
Chuck a TPW on, too... Heaps better and cheaper than the turbo shit.
Read this cuts guide
If you've collected in one big jar, your entire run is cactus and you should run it again. Being a turbo wash, you should water it down and run it again anyway.
Chuck a TPW on, too... Heaps better and cheaper than the turbo shit.
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Re: cloudy spirit
by Plumby » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:11 pm
Thanks zac i figured that is wat it was and ill water it down and run it again.Tpw brewing right now
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Re: cloudy spirit
by Zak Griffin » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:13 pm
You're all over it mate :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: cloudy spirit
by SBB » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:30 pm
Plus one on what Zac said......Id say you've gone wayyyyyyyyy into tails.
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Re: cloudy spirit
by Plumby » Sat Aug 16, 2014 2:07 pm
I added the cloudy spirit to aprox 15 litres water and im running it again and taking propper cuts this time. No more listening to the hbs for this little black duck. "No tales mate" my ass.
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Re: cloudy spirit
by SBB » Sat Aug 16, 2014 2:49 pm
If you haven't made proper cuts it would have been better to throw everything back in and start again. There are no shortcuts in this hobby if you want to make good booze.
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