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Turbo Wash

2008-12-29T00:57:36+00:00

Clearer the better, spirit isn't cloudy so whatever that is you don't need it! It's probably OK but if you have the time, filtering will improve things. This hobby is definitely a case of trial and error, but from my experience you need to do each step to the best of your ability, it's not all about which yeast you use or how you make your cuts, it's everything all together!

Statistics: Posted by Jimmy — Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:57 am

Turbo Wash

2008-12-27T03:20:42+00:00

hi,
oh the chances are i have over filtered it then, not to worry.
on a small note i tested the wash and it was less than 990 so it had well and truly finished.
regards
ian

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:20 am

Turbo Wash

2008-12-26T23:52:05+00:00

If its of any interest i have never waited till a tubo wash has completely cleared, as long as the solids have dropped the slight haze doesnâ€™t seem to make a difference as long as its well de-gassed

Statistics: Posted by bluecap — Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:52 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-26T19:36:03+00:00

Hi Hangover,

well there was no activity in the airlock, and the water level had equalised, i know that means nothing in real terms, but my ferments have always stoped when that happens.
I mixed in part a and part b of turbo clear, and left it a few hours. All the heavy solids fell to the bottom, but the wash was still a little on the cloudy side, so i'm running it through my Harris VinBright, I use it for wine, and it really polishes the wine.
I'm only doing it because I need to distill toningt and dont want to wait 24 hrs for it to clear on its own.
Regards
Ian..

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:36 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-26T19:10:24+00:00

can hardly beleive it fermented in 48hrs!
When you say it finished do you mean there was no air lock activity at all?

When I cleared mine it still bubbled once every few minuites but I go tbored waiting. Turned out ok though.
Do you pre-filter the wash before it goes in the still?

What do you use as a filter?

Do you use turboclear or something else to clear it before you distill it?

Statistics: Posted by HangOver — Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:10 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-26T15:32:55+00:00

Yes It sure supprised me I can tell you, on christmas day too, the wife was not impressed. Today I am filtering it to make it bright and then going to process it

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:32 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-26T07:32:51+00:00

I have been putting 4 litres of wash in a 5 litre tub, and shaking the life out of it before distilling,always letting any gas escape each time, so far no overflow....

Statistics: Posted by pi55ed — Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:32 am

Turbo Wash

2008-12-26T02:45:53+00:00

OK its done, took 48 hrs, the packet says optimum ferment is 25C but mine was at 30C so that might have been the reason.
I have degassed and added the finings. I whisked it up and if over flowed all over the bloody floor - not doing that again, still got 22ltr tho so not a total waste I'll will let you know how it performs.
Regards
Ian..

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:45 am

Turbo Wash

2008-12-25T16:15:55+00:00

Ive been using alcotek 48 turbo yeast for a couple of years now and never had one finish in less then aweek even in warm wheather the vodka star yeast it worth atry its very pure

Statistics: Posted by alan — Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:15 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-25T15:52:22+00:00

I think its about Â£3.20 a pack, but they have lied, its been going 36 hrs now, but i can tell its about to end as the air lock has almost stopped.
Regards
Ian..

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Thu Dec 25, 2008 3:52 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-25T15:52:22+00:00

I think its about Â£3.20 a pack, but they have lied, its been going 36 hrs now, but i can tell its about to end as the air lock has almost stopped.
Regards
Ian..

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Thu Dec 25, 2008 3:52 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-25T07:33:27+00:00

24 Hours Excellent, is the express much dearer?
Regards, Q

Statistics: Posted by quietman — Thu Dec 25, 2008 7:33 am

Turbo Wash

2008-12-24T18:57:08+00:00

Good luck, keep us all posted on the results!

Statistics: Posted by Jimmy — Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:57 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-24T17:24:05+00:00

by what other people have said it took so long for me because of the extra 2kg of sugar so yours should be much quicker but I think the 24hrs on the packet is a bit optomistic

Statistics: Posted by HangOver — Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:24 pm

Turbo Wash

2008-12-24T07:16:20+00:00

Jesus, I hope its quicker than that..

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:16 am