The Stig wrote:I was going to do a similar post :laughing-rolling:
I just didn’t know how to word it as eloquently :-B
Yiu know my plans , let see how close I am
bluc wrote:Wash through Thumper =1.5 distillations. Thumper needs to be 1/3-1/2 size of boiler or needs to drain back to boiler.
You can put grain solids in thumper for more flavour and it wont scorch or add flavouring to it. You can make gin put all botanicals in thumper they wont scorch.
Unlike rest of our setups a thumper will add pressure to the system a prv on boiler and thumped a must. Manometer or prv /vacuum breaker are good.
bluc wrote:What else you want to know?
Birdman85 wrote:Oh I'm so interested in this thread.
If someone makes one or has pics of theirs and their thumper input/output. Please share for all to check out.
bluc wrote:Less pressure the better 3psi is heaps. A manometer is an easy build and work well.
Stig lots of opportunity for blockage in a thumper especially when doing grain slop or fruit pulp.
Yonder wrote: 8, 8 1/2 gal boiler charge and just built a new 3 gal thumper with a 3” port on top for easy charging and cleaning.
The Stig wrote:Yonder wrote: 8, 8 1/2 gal boiler charge and just built a new 3 gal thumper with a 3” port on top for easy charging and cleaning.
Pics would be helpful :dance:
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