Materials

[Whiskeydave]

Good day my fellow southern hemispherians (can I say that) and thanks for having me on your portal.
Although South Africa has or rather is struggling under prohibition this is not my main reason to build a still, I have been wanting to ever since I received a copy of the Alaskan Bootleggers Bible a few years ago.
Having been laid off work since the outbreak of the china virus I have a lot more time on my hands and decided to actually build myself a still, All well and good having built it but now there are a lot more questions than answers regarding different material, washes etc.
My main concern is the lack of brass in the building of stills or column packing, I have read on various posts in the states that they don't recommend brass fittings because of possible contamination of the product but the only info I can find and the only liquid to react with brass is ammonia. (if there is a problem with brass I need to know as my packing is solid brass lathe turnings)
I have not yet attempted to do a run yet as I am still waiting for a part for my keg.
I look forward to sharing information with you guys.

[Sam.]

Welcome mate, here is one of the many threads here relating to brass viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8800

If you decide to use it please only consume your own product and don't let anyone else drink it...

[Doubleuj]

Hi mate and welcome to the forum.
I’d honestly just ditch the brass packing and use stainless or even scortia rocks in its place.

[The Stig]

Just dont use brass
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-06/ ... es/9886518
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 141849.htm
https://www.newscientist.com/article/21 ... rass-taps/
Just a couple of links from a quick google search

[Whiskeydave]

Wow thanks guys, will source stainless scourers for the packing,
:text-thankyoublue:

[The Stig]

Or even better cooper mesh

[chipboy]

Stainless scrubbers, bunnings, no soap obviously!

Copper visit the shop listed here.

[The Stig]

Surely this has got to be a troll , 2 posts all about brass