alright what the f**k have i done

by **8-ball** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:43 pm

ok i was running a molasses wash in my SSt500 still like i do every other time when doing a sugar wash ( this is the first time i've done molasses and just felt like refluxing it)

Now for about an hour it was running great making a great product at approx 90% and then after about the 1st litre of sweet sweet rum tasting spirit the temp dropped slightly heard a tingling sound and noticed the output slowed right down,

then all of a sudden is started pouring brown hot wash out so i switched it off and waited a bit turned the water off and pulled it apart and pulled the packing out in case it had blocked,
so i repacked and started up again and then BAM :evil: same thing happened

so i gave up and turned it all off and came to you guys for help

cheers for help in advance

by **rumby** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:21 pm

Mate it sound like your boiler has to much in it, mollasses is quite dense, so it really boils up. I have done this on my first run, it pisses out. Dont throw the wash out just reduce the volume. I dont know much about your still, but this sound like what has happened. Dont be dis-hearten, stick with it.

by **8-ball** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:28 pm

yeah that was my next thought im not gonna give up i have another 95l of molasses to go before i give up ,

also if i have overfilled the boiler why would it have run really well to start off with i left a good 200mm in the top of the boiler

by **rumby** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:33 pm

Not sure, hopefully one of the other gents can add some light

by **R-sole** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:52 pm

That's called a puke.

Some of the best tasting spirit you'll get and the reason why i started adding wash to strip runs.

A ot of people advocate a little butter to the pot to stop the foaming. i've found some canolla oil works too. 8-)

by **rumby** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:59 pm

Since I had my first drama with mollasses, I havent had any since, I have 30litres of stripped mollasses downstairs, and it was fine, but I get probably only filled my boiler just over 3/4. Empty some out & turn it back on.

by **MacStill** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:13 pm

8-Ball you should PM bundy... he knows all about puking :lol: :lol: :lol:

2/3 of a boiler charge max when running a molasses wash ;)

by **SBB** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:21 pm

We could probably classify it as a spew being an Aussie site :lol: :lol:
SBB

by **8-ball** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:26 pm

righto ill get back into it tomorrow but ill use my pot and 50l boiler

what do you do if you get a puke happening

thanks guys

by **maheel** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:47 pm

8-ball wrote:righto ill get back into it tomorrow but ill use my pot and 50l boiler

what do you do if you get a puke happening

thanks guys

i was going to say go to your 50L one do a 30L run
should be fine
i did 25L the other day no spewing :)

by **8-ball** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:35 pm

alright thanks guys for your help i still would like to know what you should do if you get a spew happening :D

by **Kimbo** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:50 pm

Hi 8-Ball,
just turn off the heat/ power, empty some wash out of the boiler and continue stillin' ;)

by **MacStill** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:56 pm

I just leave it running and collect the spew into a big bottle until it runs clear, then put that bottle of spew aside for the next run ;)

Then pretend nothing ever happened :lol:

by **SBB** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:24 pm

Had a hangover??? :( ...............felt like a spew???............big feed of greasy stuff???.... felt better???.......I reckon 5Star is on the mark.
PUTI
SBB

by **8-ball** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:32 am

cool now i feel alot better about the spew i shall continue without dramas............................... hopefully

by **R-sole** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:20 am

I've always either turned it off and let it settle, then restart with much less heat, or added some butter/canola oil before restarting (teaspoon full or two). This puts a bit of a film on top and helps stop the puking.

It's called puking because it's called puking.

by **bundy** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:59 am

had same problem,rang mcstill 7.30 in the morning in panic mode.advice was clean the reflux and take out some of the wash. i now only fill boiler ( 30lt ) to 3/4 full i used a bit of butter and "bingo"no more problems.
when it happens for the first time frightens the shit out of you lol.
hope this helps

by **QLD.Andy** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:49 pm

bundy wrote:rang mcstill 7.30 in the morning

You woudnt have liked what I would have said :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

by **MacStill** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:54 pm

QLD.Andy wrote:
bundy wrote:rang mcstill 7.30 in the morning

You woudnt have liked what I would have said :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

You would've loved what I said to him in fits of laughter :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

by **8-ball** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:22 pm

well what did you say to him

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