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Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-21T00:04:10+00:00

alien1984 wrote:
Well I used this today and have to say it worked well. I done two different Gins with it and they are far superior to the ones I used the bottles of essences.

I am new to this hobby but im loving it. Next project I am going to have a go at making one of my 30litre crusader kegs into a still.

I assume from your post that your own idea was a success?
Hot diggety, let that be a lesson to you, folk here mean well, but often know less than you do
Talking lots and saying Jack ain't worth a jot.
Best wishes with the still build, this hobby does kind of grab you!

And hereabouts any experienced member will welcome a new member full of enthusiasm and new ideas. Keep yours coming.
Especially if they are dafter than mine

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:04 am

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-20T23:09:00+00:00

Well I used this today and have to say it worked well. I done two different Gins with it and they are far superior to the ones I used the bottles of essences.

I am new to this hobby but im loving it. Next project I am going to have a go at making one of my 30litre crusader kegs into a still.

Statistics: Posted by alien1984 — Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:09 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-14T16:26:08+00:00

Got it. And a bit more copper can only be a good thing

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:26 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-14T16:22:38+00:00

It already has stubby little legs to hold it clear of the base of a saucepan, I just slid 125mm copper tubes over those and crimped them with a pair of pliers.

Statistics: Posted by GrunthosTheFlatulent — Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:22 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-14T12:25:18+00:00

GrunthosTheFlatulent wrote:
I haven't actually tried mine yet but am hoping to try some aquavit soon.

I have taken a folding steamer (around a fiver on Amazon) and put some copper legs on it.

I have to ask ... how did you attach the copper legs to the stainless steamer ?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:25 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-13T23:53:59+00:00

hampk wrote:
Easydrinker wrote:
hampk wrote:Keep us posted. I think the Sputnik will prove more manageable in terms of positioning and how much you can get into it, but interesting nonetheless..

I'm not so sure, looks to me like you could squeeze a kitten into that infuser.
To me the question is how much neutral you could put beneath it, without water logging/spirit logging it in the air still; and alien owns this kit already,so definitely worth a go.

Robert.

M

Hmm, maybe you could at that - but I can get most of a cat into my Sputnik! The jury has to be out, but I think Mash mad a good point about the vapour path.

Cat gin?? No no no, definitely NOT going to try that one.

No animals were hurt during the typing of this post

Cheers

Hampk

You are not the only one with suspicions

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:53 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-13T17:52:57+00:00

Good one. That will spread out a treat and fill the space.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:52 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-13T17:43:40+00:00

I haven't actually tried mine yet but am hoping to try some aquavit soon.

I have taken a folding steamer (around a fiver on Amazon) and put some copper legs on it.

Statistics: Posted by GrunthosTheFlatulent — Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:43 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-13T07:34:03+00:00

On the face of it I see your point.

However a few points might help ...

I do not ram it in to allow better permeability.

It aint really that big.

The Citrus Peel is bulky.

Scalability is linear, so a 3 litre run is 3x the ingredients. That's some compost.

Efficiency: 3L / 4 bottles of bespoke gin brings a wee tear of happiness to eye of my inner Scotsman

I am running it again soon. Might do a 'how to' with photos including a run.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:34 am

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-12T23:07:08+00:00

Mash wrote:
I think the diffuser is about the size of a tennis ball.

It might struggle. I certainly fill my sputnik.

Let's see the results.

I cannot believe that you meant to post this?
Ye gadz,how much compost are you putting in there?
A Golf ball of very dried Juniper berries is around 10g.
Where is the cost efficiency?

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:07 pm

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-12T11:11:06+00:00

I posted a couple under recipes for the
Airstill, the Plymouth one is easy and tasty.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:11 am

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-12T06:53:08+00:00

+1

Have we got a few recipes on here that are easy to get too for beginners?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:53 am

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-12T06:24:00+00:00

Good effort Alien1984 anyone making gin
gets a thumbs up from me.
To begin with tried allsorts of ways and
contraptions, good luck with your infuser
hope it makes tasty gin for you

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:24 am

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-12T05:43:11+00:00

I think the diffuser is about the size of a tennis ball.

It might struggle. I certainly fill my sputnik.

Let's see the results.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:43 am

Re: my idea for gin basket for air still

2016-06-11T22:23:25+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
hampk wrote:Keep us posted. I think the Sputnik will prove more manageable in terms of positioning and how much you can get into it, but interesting nonetheless..

I'm not so sure, looks to me like you could squeeze a kitten into that infuser.
To me the question is how much neutral you could put beneath it, without water logging/spirit logging it in the air still; and alien owns this kit already,so definitely worth a go.

Robert.

M

Hmm, maybe you could at that - but I can get most of a cat into my Sputnik! The jury has to be out, but I think Mash mad a good point about the vapour path.

Cat gin?? No no no, definitely NOT going to try that one.

No animals were hurt during the typing of this post

Cheers

Hampk

Statistics: Posted by hampk — Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:23 pm