Hey guys,
Been reading this site for a few days now and have learnt a heap.
I want to try a cornflake whisky or similar and have found out my still prob isn't the best for this type of alcohol. I have an old 25L reflux still.
I have been trying to work out how to make a pot still.
I might have a keg lined up.
Do people recommend elements or gas burner for heat?
I have stainless steel piping at work which I will try use.
Hopefully someone can tell me if I understand pot stills correctly. The vertical from the keg is straight tubing with no cooling. Do I need access into this section for addition of copper scrubbers (and would someone have a pic of what these are)?
Then 180* elbows and through a condenser.
Would stainless steel piping with a water jacket around do the job as the condenser? I have a feeling I might have some jacketed piping at work. Will have to check on Monday.
Does anyone use laboratory glass condensers? If so, how do you connect it to the stainless? I have a couple of these at work too.
From what I understand, a parrot is an open top barometric leg that holds the alcometer in to test strength? Is this just a luxury item and not needed to start with?
If there is anyone near Bunbury, I would love to pop round and check out your still.
Thanks guys.