StillSmart

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-19T22:16:50+00:00

That works, but can make your eyes water
Then you need to run again with just water.
Or I do.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:16 pm

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-19T05:36:02+00:00

If you want to clean the still run it with a water/vinegar mix.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:36 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T22:41:03+00:00

I've ordered some citric acid and gonna clean the column too i don't want my next wash to be tasting chemicaly again i want a good clean wash and produce a natural wash.

Statistics: Posted by Robbo12 — Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:41 pm

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T20:31:33+00:00

Storing ceramics in a jar of foreshots works for me.....

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:31 pm

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T20:13:41+00:00

Citric Acid is fairly inexpensive bought on-line, in quantity: I buy around 5Kg every year or so.
It keeps all my copper bits and pieces clean.
I soak boil pieces in it, I dissolve in water and pour through my column and condenser.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:13 pm

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T13:36:59+00:00

I use citric acid - did wonder if the industrial whisky boys do their copper or just replace then when they wear out?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:36 pm

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T09:58:22+00:00

H12rpo wrote:
Cleaning the boil ceramic tooth shaped things are more difficult. I’ve tried citric and vinegar and got nowhere. Anyone have a clue?

Use them until discoloured then replace.

Statistics: Posted by Brewhunter — Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:58 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T09:49:03+00:00

Every few runs I take all saddles. Separate cupper from stainless steel ones. And soak them in cola with squized lemon over night. The give them a good wash and put them back in. Works well for me.

Statistics: Posted by Leatherman — Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:49 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T09:42:54+00:00

Cleaning the boil ceramic tooth shaped things are more difficult. I’ve tried citric and vinegar and got nowhere. Anyone have a clue?

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:42 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T09:37:47+00:00

I had a similar problem so I changed the copper then rinsed off the stainless steel packing also replaced the ceramic boil pieces which solved the problem.

Statistics: Posted by Brewhunter — Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:37 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T05:39:01+00:00

Thanks for the info lads.

Statistics: Posted by Robbo12 — Thu Jan 18, 2018 5:39 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T03:57:09+00:00

For general use the stainless steel scrubbers are as good as anything. I would try to put a bit of copper mesh - just 1 roll - right at the bottom of the column. You will need to take it out and clean it occasionally although back flushing the packing after the run with what is left in the boiler (it is mildly acidic) will help.

Every now and then I like to do a run with just water in the boiler and give the packing a good blast of steam.

Those green saddles might just have been left uncleaned after a run. If you leave any copper in that state for some time it will go green. If you are not going to use the column for some time it is best to clean it before it goes into storage.

As for the stainless windy things Spiral Prismatic Packing (SPP) from my point of view it is only good for a column dedicated to producing neutral. Its not as adaptable as other packings.

Statistics: Posted by Myles — Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:57 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-18T02:51:43+00:00

Some folk use those stainless steel winding things and swear by them.....

I don't know, I've only ever used the copper scrubbers/wool/whatever you like to call it.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:51 am

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-17T21:03:00+00:00

Ok thanks could i use copper all the way in it or do i still need stainless steel saddles too.

Statistics: Posted by Robbo12 — Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:03 pm

Re: Copper saddles

2018-01-17T20:57:27+00:00

Oops. That was a yes, not a yes yes.......

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:57 pm