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Just thought i'd introduce myself. I've been lurking here for a while, reading.. researching.. dreaming.. etc.
I'm currenlty in the process of planning and building a VM column (the same design as in the Nixon book). I want to start out by making vodka and flavouring it.
So far I've made my Leibig and now need to source bits and pieces for the rest (keg and 2" Copper pipe).
I have never brewed beer or distilled before, so i'm completely new to this. Thanks to everyone here and on HD, i think i know what i need to do. I must stress "I THINK I KNOW" :lol:
JustStillin
melbourne, VIC
Hi from Melbourne, AU
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Hi from Melbourne, AU
by JustStillin » Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:37 am
- JustStillin
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- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- equipment: 4" Perforated plate still
50l keg boiler, 2 x 2400W elements.
Re: Hi from Melbourne, AU
by maheel » Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:04 am
welcome JS
do you have a pic or a link to the build your considering / started ?
some of the nixon cross flow tube designs are challenging to get to work well in regards to refluxing.
or are you building the ball valve VM still
this style
do you have a pic or a link to the build your considering / started ?
some of the nixon cross flow tube designs are challenging to get to work well in regards to refluxing.
or are you building the ball valve VM still
this style
- maheel
Re: Hi from Melbourne, AU
by JustStillin » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:31 pm
Hi Maheel,
Yes thats a pic of the one i'm building, but with a Gate valve instead of a ball valve (apparently it allows for more acurate setting than a ball valve).
It'll be a 2" column 1500mm high with a 1" T as in the picture you've posted. The Leibig i've made is 1/2" inside a 3/4", exactly the same as BGT's one: http://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=612
Boiler will hopefully be a SS Keg when i can get hold of one and not sure about the power source yet, most likely Gas burner of some type.
I don't have a pic or a link yet, think i'll draw it up and post it so i can get a bit of feedback before i go any further.
Cheers,
JS
Yes thats a pic of the one i'm building, but with a Gate valve instead of a ball valve (apparently it allows for more acurate setting than a ball valve).
It'll be a 2" column 1500mm high with a 1" T as in the picture you've posted. The Leibig i've made is 1/2" inside a 3/4", exactly the same as BGT's one: http://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=612
Boiler will hopefully be a SS Keg when i can get hold of one and not sure about the power source yet, most likely Gas burner of some type.
I don't have a pic or a link yet, think i'll draw it up and post it so i can get a bit of feedback before i go any further.
Cheers,
JS
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50l keg boiler, 2 x 2400W elements.
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Re: Hi from Melbourne, AU
by R-sole » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:38 pm
Taht will work very well and get you in the ballpark of 1-1.2l/hr of aezotrope. 8-)
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- equipment: Keg based pot stiller. 3" vm for occasionally making product for macerations and redistillation.
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3 inch Boka (half share with Draino),...... 4 inch 4 plate perforated plate Bubbler
Re: Hi from Melbourne, AU
by JustStillin » Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:14 pm
thanks for the welcome.
5Star: you got me with aezotrope... i was hoping to make ethanol.. not aezotrope.... google aezotrope... oh... yes... aezotrope will be fine :lol:
5Star: you got me with aezotrope... i was hoping to make ethanol.. not aezotrope.... google aezotrope... oh... yes... aezotrope will be fine :lol:
- JustStillin
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- Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:31 pm
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- equipment: 4" Perforated plate still
50l keg boiler, 2 x 2400W elements.
Re: Hi from Melbourne, AU
by devotus » Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:19 pm
Gday mate..............I googled aezotrope too :whistle:
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1.5 inch VM column
Re: Hi from Melbourne, AU
by R-sole » Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:34 am
Pologies, saves typing 95+ but means the same. :D
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