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The Stig wrote:We have plenty and you can use the code in the donors area

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harold01 wrote:Get another air still and run them both at once to cut your run time down

Got another Airstill last weekend locally pretty cheap.
I now run 2 at the same time for stripping runs .
Cheers,
Bucket .

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howard wrote:

BUCKET wrote:Added the juice of a Lemon just in case .

Bucket .

it's probably best to adjust the PH a bit more scientifically :smile:
get to know your water/wash PH, then adjust as necessary after everything is mixed.
i adjust with McKenzies citric acid (woolies/coles) because i can accurately measure it in grams.
not forgetting that dunder & backset can be a bit acidic to start with.

Lemon is probably not what you would want to add doing gen's , chances are your going to be too acidic and will need a dozen oysters to help lift the PH
Oh and one of these will be great help: https://5stardistilling.com/product/ph-test-meter/

Well i finally did a PH test on this wash using the 5 Star digital meter .
Came out as 2.65 PH .
This wash stopped fermenting about 2 1/2 weeks ago .
What should the PH level be ?
Can i distill at 2.65 PH .
Cheers,
Greg

BUCKET wrote:

harold01 wrote:Get another air still and run them both at once to cut your run time down

Got another Airstill last weekend locally pretty cheap.
I now run 2 at the same time for stripping runs .
Cheers,
Bucket .

Imagine if you get a 3rd air still, increase production again.
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WoodyD40 wrote:

BUCKET wrote:

harold01 wrote:Get another air still and run them both at once to cut your run time down

Got another Airstill last weekend locally pretty cheap.
I now run 2 at the same time for stripping runs .
Cheers,
Bucket .

Imagine if you get a 3rd air still, increase production again.
:laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

:D Maybe i will . :-B :happy-partydance: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

BUCKET wrote:I got my Oak Dominoes this morning .
So i had my 1000mls of hearts then 4 x 100mls of tails i guess.
The first 3 smelt alright , the fourth smelt a bit funky .
I don't know if i should have done it but i added the first 3 x 100mls of tails to the hearts , still smelt good and tasted nice .
I now have 1300 mls of 65% ABV aging .
Go the mighty Airstill . :D :clap:
Cheers,
Bucket .

I added another couple of stripping runs to this batch and ended up with around 2.8 litres of 58% ABV .
Oaking was 20 grams per litre for about 3 1/2 months .
Couldn't wait any longer so watered it down to 40% ABV and ended up with 4 litres .
Man this is fn smooth and tastes great .
Will try and leave the next batch longer .
Cheers,
Bucket .

Hi Bucket, what was the outcome of the ph level? Was that at the start of the wash or as it progressed?
I have been aiming for 5-5.5 for my ph level when I put a wash down. I have 3 x 23ltr cornflake washes just about finished fermenting, they ranged from 5 to 5.4 I think it was before I added yeast.
I love my air still takes longer yes but keeps me amused longer as well.
Rob

RobMichelle wrote:Hi Bucket, what was the outcome of the ph level? Was that at the start of the wash or as it progressed?
I have been aiming for 5-5.5 for my ph level when I put a wash down. I have 3 x 23ltr cornflake washes just about finished fermenting, they ranged from 5 to 5.4 I think it was before I added yeast.
I love my air still takes longer yes but keeps me amused longer as well.
Rob

Rob
I have only just started testing the PH level as per a few posts up .
That was at the end after it had stopped fermenting , second generation .
I didn't do the second generation right but i have done some stripping runs from it .
Collecting around 1250 mls or when the ABV reached 20% at the parrot .
This has only came out at 40% ABV .
I have yet to do mt Spirits run from the 6 litres at 40% .
Will let you know the outcome when i get around to it .
Cheers,
Bucket .