Borneogoat wrote:I've got a shiny new FSD Nuetralizer and this weekend I'll be running my sacrificial wash (75L TPW). This my first bubble plate, my only previous experience is with a inexpensive reflux still many years ago. Long ago enough, that I'm basically starting from scratch!
As I understand the process, I fill up the boiler. Turn on my 2x 2400W heaters. Then turn one off "when it gets to temp". Time for the noobie question: How do I know its at temp? I presume I'm looking for some kind of indication via the sight glasses, but not sure what to expect...
After I turn off the 2nd heater, I adjust the reflux cooling water down till I get a thin stream of product. Anything else I need to do? (Taking into account I'm a complete novice and I might not know very simple procedures.) When I'm done collecting my grog, are there any shut down procedures I should be aware of? I swear I read, somewhere I can't find now, that I need to vent something to prevent explosions or implosions as the still cools down....
And after everything cools down, I presume I give everything a good clean. Presumably the boiler will need a scrub with something like my homebrewing cleaner (PBW) and the flute's bits probably only need a hose out. Or should I clean in some other manner?
Quick safety question: Should I buy a fire extinguisher to have on hand, in case everything goes sh*t shaped? CO2, dry powder, white foam, etc.
Borneogoat wrote:I was wondering why everyone on the forum was talking about puking! Just assumed you were all drinking way too much tequila :mrgreen:
I'm collecting now. Toothpick size stream and about 3L per hour. Sound right or too fast?
Borneogoat wrote:I assume slower runs equal better quality, so I should sort this out. I've got my pump on low and the ball valve on the RC cooling inlet choked as much as possible without closing it. So maybe I should put a valve on the RC inlet hose that intentionally leaks out some pressure.
Dig Brinker wrote:Sac run helps to clean your still, could be the copper oxides being cleaned out. If you're running sight glasses you may see your wash boiling up the column. This is a puke.
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