My new 8 inch column arrived today

by **the Doctor** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:32 pm

Could not be happier, My new 5 Star, 8 inch "Methusular" column arrived this afternoon. It is a beautiful still. beyond my expectations. At last Lyn and I will be able to keep up with demand without working long hours. The attention to detail on this column is just incredible. Special thanks to Mac and Mrs Mac for an effortless sale, quick delivery and beautiful packing. There was not one step of the process I could fault, guys you are amazing. Thankyou so very much from two happy campers.
Doc

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by **Ryno** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:46 pm

Now that is stunning. Well done Doc. Look forward to a few pic once it is all set up. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **1 2many** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:48 pm

Awsome new still Doc looks real nice in that setting i must say.

Cheers :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **JayD** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:51 pm

Very very nice Doc...you and Mrs Doc must be very proud distillers with that work or art... :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **1 2many** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:18 pm

So does that mean you have to get this still registered or added to your licence Doc ?

by **jdonly1** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:19 pm

Looks great mate,keep us updated and let us no how she runs :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Im hoping ours is pretty bloody close also :teasing-neener:

by **MacStill** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:32 pm

Thanks for the kind words Doc, it was a pleasure doing business with you.... Thank you

by **crow** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:51 pm

Truly magnificent looking apparatus Doc, I really think plated stills of this size are the way of the future in micro (and maybe not so micro) distilleries :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **the Doctor** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:57 pm

1 2many wrote:So does that mean you have to get this still registered or added to your licence Doc ?

Yes mate this is to be a registered commercial still. It does not have to be until I commision it and the boiler. I just got the go ahead from the ATO to run my commercial distilling school so this will be a part of providing commercial distillers, assistance with getting their competence recognised. I have to confirm to customs and excise the final boiler capacity and a few extra bits such as a 400mm packed section before they will give it the final nod. But I have been assured they are happy to have someone train and assess, as this has been a problem for them in the past. As this is the optimum sized still for a small craft distillery. I think it will not just be good for us but also for those who wish to become commercial.
Doc

by **jdonly1** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:03 pm

the Doctor wrote:
1 2many wrote:So does that mean you have to get this still registered or added to your licence Doc ?

Yes mate this is to be a registered commercial still. It does not have to be until I commision it and the boiler. I just got the go ahead from the ATO to run my commercial distilling school so this will be a part of providing commercial distillers, assistance with getting their competence recognised. I have to confirm to customs and excise the final boiler capacity and a few extra bits such as a 400mm packed section before they will give it the final nod. But I have been assured they are happy to have someone train and assess, as this has been a problem for them in the past. As this is the optimum sized still for a small craft distillery. I think it will not just be good for us but also for those who wish to become commercial.
Doc

What size boiler you looking at doc???

by **wynnum1** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:21 pm

How big before there are safety concerns with vapor explosion .

by **MacStill** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:24 pm

wynnum1 wrote:How big before there are safety concerns with vapor explosion .

An air still ?

by **jdonly1** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:31 pm

wynnum1 wrote:How big before there are safety concerns with vapor explosion .

dont think you would have to worry about that :handgestures-thumbupleft: .Open area with good ventilation :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **the Doctor** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:41 pm

At the moment I think I will be heading for a 300 litre boiler. I work from 7am till 3.30 pm when distilling. I am thinking that 6 3600 watt elements with 300 litres should be the sweet spot between a reasonable days work and a good return for power. I am also thinking a double wall on the boiler with heavy machine oil in the boiler double skin as a thermal sink to hold heat.
Doc

by **Sam.** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:51 pm

Awesome looking rig :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I reckon you should put the boiler under the floor and run it where it is in the picture :D

by **the Doctor** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:06 pm

sam_and_liv wrote:Awesome looking rig :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I reckon you should put the boiler under the floor and run it where it is in the picture :D

I am going to put it on display in the bar over the weekend to show it off... I guess I am just a very proud distiller, and she is beautiful. A work of art.
Doc

by **Sam.** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:14 pm

the Doctor wrote:
sam_and_liv wrote:Awesome looking rig :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I reckon you should put the boiler under the floor and run it where it is in the picture :D

I am going to put it on display in the bar over the weekend to show it off... I guess I am just a very proud distiller, and she is beautiful. A work of art.
Doc

Yep mine lives set up in the bar when not in use :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Mines a bit lighter to move around though being half the size :laughing-rolling:

by **Dominator** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:15 pm

That is simply awesome Doc. I can't imagine how good it would feel to have one. Bet you camt wait to run it!

by **Potmash Boka** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:22 pm

Now very green with jealousy. :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:
I think that's the way I should be going.

by **BackyardBrewer** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:30 pm

Distilling School? I think you'll have a few takers on that front pretty soon.