mikew41 wrote:
I tell you what, I would love to make my own. The problem is I'm not that handy. Don't get me wrong, I can turn my hand to plenty of things at a low level and I think I'm quite intelligent. However, I don't fully understand the advanced principles of distilling, my T500 takes the thinking out of it. I would like to understand more and how this relates to all the hardware (bubble plates, different columns) etc. Is anyone in a position to write a Dummies Guide to how stills work?
Mike hold on a little mate....I thought the same 4 years back....lets take it one step at a time.
If your handy enough to solder? then that's the first step...half a doz joints would get you a pothead.
You say you don't understand the advanced principles....I posted a thread here the blue section tells you what's happening inside your still/column.
The T500 is ok, all be it a basic reflux still...I saved this years back..
"the manufacturer states quite clearly that the T500 should not be run in pot still mode due to those synthetic components... Vapor temperatures above 185F/85C should not be exceeded due to potential damage to the synthetic components and contamination of your spirits... You are endangering yourself as well as shortening the lifespan of the T500 by disregarding the warnings given here as well as by the manufacturer".
This "warning" is because of the column, not the boiler...so you follow Vino Tinto's build of a pothead that easily fits the 500 lid. You now have a pot still for the strip run...change over to the 500 column for reflux.
With a setup like the above, you will learn a lot...and come to enjoy this hobby..also the forum is always here for you.
Couple of links that may help you...
Vino's Build
My Build
With the £3,500 you save take the family on holiday...
Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:00 am
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