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Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-10-10T22:43:45+00:00

And it is now sensible,well done that man.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:43 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-10-10T05:39:27+00:00

I think it was me who had been drinking.

I have edited....

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:39 am

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-10-09T22:06:07+00:00

John51,
Your post may have been misconstrued,but Mashy's was difficult to understand.
On re-reading it still doesn't make much sense,I think that I understand his point,but I have had a drink or three,maybe he had done similar!

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:06 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-10-09T11:40:55+00:00

Apologies if my meaning was misconstrued.

I tend to assume nothing when doing something new, for good or ill. Usually with this hobby, there is some kind of a drinkable result even if things don't go fully to plan.

However, there is a chance that results MAY be disappointing if it's something new, so no harm in having some decent product stockpiled just in case.

imo Vodka Star is not a turbo, that's just marketing blurb. It works well enough for me to not even consider using anything else.

Statistics: Posted by John51 — Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:40 am

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-10-10T05:38:15+00:00

I do think that assuming a non-turbo would be disappointing is completely the wrong way around.

They may not be quick, but I personally do not think the the product is disappointing. I have always found bakers yeast recipes give a superior product. Particularly the wheat wash.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:41 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-10-03T08:43:57+00:00

Spirits4BB wrote:
Icefever wrote:It's just a thought J...if you get a wash ready would this guy with the T bring it over to you and let you run your wash, while he keeps an eye on things...may help you make up your mind??? and you'll finish up with a few jars of grog.

Funny you should say that Ice, he offered to do that for me and I declined. silly me.
Might take him up on the offer..
He buys a sachet with nutrients and yeast in and then bungs it into the sugary water... Am I better just doing a lentil wash with Allinson's yeast or the one I've seen on here with raisins?? or buy his tried and tested??

Think he said his wash is around 18%

BB

Do it exactly the way he does it for the first 10 runs. Maybe 16 if he is using Vodka Star, there is usualy a price break for 16 packets. Then, when you have spirit in stock and can afford a disappointing result, try doing it 'your way'.

Statistics: Posted by John51 — Sat Oct 03, 2015 8:43 am

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-08-13T23:02:13+00:00

Have yourself a good week-end there!
Should be fun.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:02 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-08-13T17:43:00+00:00

Well done that man.... hope it all goes smooth for you....let us know...

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:43 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-08-13T08:40:00+00:00

I've had the smart still for 2 years now but I'm getting a bit cheesed off with it's limited capacity. It takes me a good 10 days to put all the wash through and then redo it taking cuts etc.

So last night I got me a T500. It's second hand so I'll be changing the saddles and the batteries in the thermometer are duff. Can't wait to get stuck in, there's a wash ready in 2 or 3 days so that's the weekend job sorted.

Statistics: Posted by mikew41 — Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:40 am

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-05-13T12:03:58+00:00

Can't wait mate.............

Statistics: Posted by Spirits4BB — Wed May 13, 2015 12:03 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-05-13T10:54:25+00:00

Well done.....get a wash on the go and your away...

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Wed May 13, 2015 10:54 am

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-05-13T09:04:38+00:00

Dropped on an Airstil for £80.00 off Preloved..

Statistics: Posted by Spirits4BB — Wed May 13, 2015 9:04 am

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-05-12T18:14:35+00:00

That's if you can find one for £60.....last one I see on Ebay went for well over a £100....just "my two pennies worth".

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Tue May 12, 2015 6:14 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-05-12T14:12:08+00:00

I still think a second hand Airstill for 60 quid is a good buy. Lot less than a T500.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue May 12, 2015 2:12 pm

Re: Seen a T500 in action!!

2015-05-12T14:03:52+00:00

GO T500 John....IMHO just add the extra money you would spend on an Air and buy a T. You'll have 25 liters to play with and you'll have more control over a reflux. You can make a pothead for it like some of us have....then you'll have both types.

Brian

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Tue May 12, 2015 2:03 pm