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Auction Still

PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:43 am
by nuckles
Hi been a bit busy so have not had a chance to get on here ( all my computer died using my kids)

I have setup the still and done a few runs

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I am doing some stripping pot still runs today.

loving this still easy to use look the part in my shed.

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will do a reflux run Tomorrow if I get time.

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Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:48 am
by Kimbo
Fantastic news Nuckles, glad your puttin it to good use :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:08 pm
by nuckles
ok so got into it Today. Did a pot still run all ok.

I am having a problem with flooding ( overflowing out the top ).

Now I have tried a few things and I think that my keg king heater is too hot and I need to control it.

Packed the colum. overflowed.
Removed all insulation overflowed
Removed the top section packing its ok. (overflowed once )
I was trying to get 1L hour but had to speed up now about 1L 40 min.

So do you guys think that should be what I try next ( Controling heating )

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Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:32 pm
by MR-E
I've sent you a p.m, nuckles.

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 2:39 pm
by R-sole
yes, power controller.

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:40 pm
by nuckles
I Have work my flooding problem, I tired a few things and best was just packing the bottom section and not the top 96% so happy with that.

Now I want to get setup better I need a parrot and some large glass storage containers.

Any ideas.

Cameron

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:51 pm
by mullamulla
I can vouch for McStill for the parrots, very happy with mine, and it was quick too.

Just check that your Alcometer will fit though as I had to get a smaller one for mine.

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:08 pm
by MacStill
mullamulla wrote:I can vouch for McStill for the parrots, very happy with mine, and it was quick too.

Just check that your Alcometer will fit though as I had to get a smaller one for mine.


Yeah mine are 200mm long, they're the performance model :D

Seriously though, the more volume your parrot holds the slower it responds to changes in your output..... My parrots hold roughly 80ml & by having such a small amount in your parrot you'll be preventing excessive smearing :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 4:22 pm
by nuckles
Back after a long break, have cleaned up the still and going to run again , but I have forgot some of the temp and cut points ect.
running a cleaning wash run now. Need some motivation to get back at it.

thanks in advance

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:19 am
by Zak Griffin
Welcome back mate!

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:19 am
by Bushy
Fark me!!!!
Even I don't take that much of a break. Welcome back.

Re: Auction Still

PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:07 pm
by rumdidlydum
Welcome back nuckles :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Just lke riding a bike :D