I just got my new 5 gallon 3 pot still .I plan on doing a cleaning run tomorrow thenk, (its all stainless except of course the condenser) I'll distill water a few runs, trying to learn this new still the best i can, then move on to actual alcohol brewing. I am a rookie at this and in my opinion I'm not ready to run off a batch of refreshment just as soon as I fire the still up. i want to learn how long it takes the pot to get hot, and take notes as i go distilling water until i feel like im ready to make an actual run .. Time out the entire process until everything begins to become second nature to me. I have helped run illegal stills back 30 to 35 yrs ago but these new stills make it much simpler and cheaper to get the job done.It doesnt take 3 full days to set it up lol.. You dont have to build a rock mound around the pot either like in the those days.Take care everyone and God Bless
I currently work in the distillation unit of an ethanol plant and this is the part that confuses me too. Theoretically, you would have enough heat entering the thumper to continue evaporation (and condensation in the second riser tube) but I feel like it would be very inefficient. Heating the thumper would (in my mind) speed up the proof-up step as you would be double boiling your product.
No it’s not, as the steam hits the cooler liquid in it. It will recondense into liquid form. As the process moves along temp will increase until it reaches steam form again. Thus sending it out to the worm. At least this is my basic understanding of it
The wormcoil you said is technically called a “shell and tube” heat exchanger they use them in hvac applications I mean no disrespect just thought I’d let you know
it is not. there's 2 types of condensers in the world of distilling. worm condensers which are a copper coil inside of a tub, and then there's shell and tube condensers which is made up of a large tube sealed on both ends and has a bunch of pipes running in between. shell and tube condensers are more efficient but worm coils are easier and cheaper to make. plus to account for the efficiency you can cycle your water faster with a pump or run cooler water through it.
@@southerncopperchronicles3924 Nobody likes a Smartarse 😉 But fret not I've figured it out. PS: A Smart mind only needs half a question... which apparently is hard to come by around here🤔
I want one so bad just like the first one the copper still and when I get my money rite I'll sure get one from y'all how much is one of y'alls 20 gallon copper still
you'll never minimise your heads. you can play with the abv but you'll get the same volume of methanol and acetone each time. the tails you can just stop the distillation when you get to that part
Retired tig welder here. Food grade stainless steel. Love this stuff
Great looking art , 👍
Beautiful setup
I just got my new 5 gallon 3 pot still .I plan on doing a cleaning run tomorrow thenk, (its all stainless except of course the condenser) I'll distill water a few runs, trying to learn this new still the best i can, then move on to actual alcohol brewing. I am a rookie at this and in my opinion I'm not ready to run off a batch of refreshment just as soon as I fire the still up. i want to learn how long it takes the pot to get hot, and take notes as i go distilling water until i feel like im ready to make an actual run .. Time out the entire process until everything begins to become second nature to me. I have helped run illegal stills back 30 to 35 yrs ago but these new stills make it much simpler and cheaper to get the job done.It doesnt take 3 full days to set it up lol.. You dont have to build a rock mound around the pot either like in the those days.Take care everyone and God Bless
I love the look of your thumper still. It is on my wish list. I have 2 stills, one of these beauteous will be my 3rd. Thanks for the video👍
Beauty's not the other auto correct word👍
How much you pay for them
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1,300 for the 16 gallon mile hi still. 230 for the air still
what is actual name for the final pouring of acohol on that white wick or looks white color the actual liquid pours out on ??
Do you utilise a P.I.D. on your electric heated boiler? Does this minimise headings / tails etc
How much does it cost to have one built?
Do u have to paste the connections?
Do you heat the thumper too? and does the input inside the thumper have to be in liquid?
I currently work in the distillation unit of an ethanol plant and this is the part that confuses me too. Theoretically, you would have enough heat entering the thumper to continue evaporation (and condensation in the second riser tube) but I feel like it would be very inefficient. Heating the thumper would (in my mind) speed up the proof-up step as you would be double boiling your product.
Absolutely beautiful still! What’s the lead time on a copper beauty??
Get ahold of Andrew at North Georgia Still Company and he can answer that question for you brother.
Right now its about 6 months for all of our hand made copper stills. Let us know if you have any questions! 🍻
How can I get to own one of these?
Is the doubler heated too? How does the vapor turn into liquid after the first section of the still?
No it’s not, as the steam hits the cooler liquid in it. It will recondense into liquid form. As the process moves along temp will increase until it reaches steam form again. Thus sending it out to the worm. At least this is my basic understanding of it
Granny Clampett sent me! LoL nah, Robert W. From Side Step Adventures asked his viewers to come by and say Hello! So Howdy Y’all 👋
Lol, granny and Robert about the same!!!!! Just kidding he is a great guy
hi im in costa rica central america
whats the price on that still
Is the dog a Doverman? I like that loud deep bark. Would not want to be attacked by a large dog like this one!
Do you ship to Texas and is there anything special required to ship to Texas?
The wormcoil you said is technically called a “shell and tube” heat exchanger they use them in hvac applications
I mean no disrespect just thought I’d let you know
it is not. there's 2 types of condensers in the world of distilling. worm condensers which are a copper coil inside of a tub, and then there's shell and tube condensers which is made up of a large tube sealed on both ends and has a bunch of pipes running in between.
shell and tube condensers are more efficient but worm coils are easier and cheaper to make. plus to account for the efficiency you can cycle your water faster with a pump or run cooler water through it.
Do you sell them f so How much are they?
So what do you catch the final product up in?
A mason jar of course!
@@southerncopperchronicles3924 Nobody likes a Smartarse 😉
But fret not I've figured it out.
PS: A Smart mind only needs half a question... which apparently is hard to come by around here🤔
@@thegulagarchipelago5921 wasnt being a smart ass. Was just answering your question!
@@southerncopperchronicles3924 fuck this guy 😂 he asked a question and got an answer then felt stupid because it was common sense 😂
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I want one so bad just like the first one the copper still and when I get my money rite I'll sure get one from y'all how much is one of y'alls 20 gallon copper still
These look very high qaulity
External mic...
If you had problems understanding the concepts in this video,maybe you need to find some other hobbie. This one might not be the best fit for you lol
Didn’t explain things wells at all.
Where can I buy one?
lol my bad
If you think the questions here are silly, go to Palmetto State Armory and read some of their Q's! Answers are hilarious!
Do you utilise a P.I.D. on your electric heated boiler? Does this minimise headings / tails etc
you'll never minimise your heads. you can play with the abv but you'll get the same volume of methanol and acetone each time. the tails you can just stop the distillation when you get to that part