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Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-02-12T23:40:56+00:00

MHO is that abrading will up the magic that copper does.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:40 pm

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-02-12T00:46:33+00:00

Should be fine. I've read many differing opinions on whether clean, stained, patinated (sp?), smooth, roughed is better.

My personal guess would be that the abraded surface will give the tiniest amount of reflux and will improve your product ie let the flavour across while improving what the copper does.

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:46 am

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-02-03T23:10:21+00:00

marlyman wrote:
Heres a pic of the cleaned scratched inside

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5BPD ... kRnZDlOTUE

You can't auction it on here, but let me know if you do elsewhere.
I'll put a few bids in.
It is now probably better than new.
Stop fretting and get distilling.
If that is legal where you live.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:10 pm

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-02-03T20:16:53+00:00

What Mash says.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Fri Feb 03, 2017 8:16 pm

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-02-03T15:59:13+00:00

thats character - it'll be fine.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:59 pm

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-02-03T10:22:28+00:00

Heres a pic of the cleaned scratched inside

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5BPD ... kRnZDlOTUE

Statistics: Posted by marlyman — Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:22 am

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-01-26T05:19:30+00:00

Clearly beyond repair, post it me and I am sure the condenser is contaminated as well. Best rid yourself of that too

... Or you could read Roberts post.

Seriously unless there is actually a hole in it, you will be just fine.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:19 am

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-01-25T23:32:08+00:00

I don't mind appearing as the dumb one here.
What is the problem/perceived problem here?
You now have clean copper, to deal with what is thrown at it.
The very property that commended it to this art/practise.
I am missing something?

I personally try to keep all internal copper of my stills and condenser as clean as possible.
I use/get through LOTS of Citric acid.

Chill out man.
Use the equipment as intended, less worry, more happiness.
If I could Scratchify the inside of my condenser, then I would be a very happy man!

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:32 pm

Re: Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-01-25T22:30:47+00:00

Shame you didn't post a pre-clean shot.
Would've loved to see exactly how 'dirty' one might get.....?

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:30 pm

Destroyed an Alembic pot head

2017-01-25T14:36:10+00:00

I got into a bit or a rage last night with the stare of my Alembic pot head. So i decided to try and clean it with everything but citric acid as i had none. Tried steel wool, scrubbing brushes etc but no go.

"Oh there my DeWalt drill with a new brass brush" i said and broceeded to buff uop the inside of my pot. It worked well but left little scratches on the inside, like the inside of a engine liner.

Will this be a problem and if so how do i smooth it out again. Im thinking there might be some science to the greater surface area of the head now and sulfie binding but a loss of even distribution of heat.

Marly

Statistics: Posted by marlyman — Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:36 pm