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Re: Chalky residue

2015-01-04T12:48:59+00:00

No residue nowadays

I dilute the hearts to 45% and run through the essencia.

Statistics: Posted by fuf — Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:48 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2015-01-04T01:53:26+00:00

It is normal for late tails to be cloudy, especially with rum. My guess is that this is more higher temperatures causing oils to come over than the lower ABV, but I could be wrong. The origin of this thread was different: precipitate coming out of diluted hearts.

Chuck

Statistics: Posted by chill — Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:53 am

Re: Chalky residue

2015-01-03T20:06:53+00:00

I had my first chalky stripping runs now too. the washes were different. i had a potato vodka was clean then towards end started going cloudy. also a triple distilled started clear then went cloudy, but when i do the second distill the cloudiness will not come back. it seems to be when the run starts to get a lot weaker with the tails. i read another post which mentions this is a product of suspended oils/ fusel oils that are dissolved until alcohol level drops which seems to explain it vey well. i also did a rum strip which was clear so its nothing to do with the water in use. as all washes use bottled water. All theses were stripped using a pot head not a reflux.

Statistics: Posted by JOHN DOE — Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:06 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-11-12T21:21:41+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
You may not have needed the Essencia,but you will like it.
Robert.

For sure Robert, I used to use the Z filter that came with the T500. What a load of faffing about with the carbon and PTFE tape.
The Essencia arrived this evening, so the filter and ceramic are soaking overnight.
I'll filter this weekend and check for residue. I doubt there will be any.

Statistics: Posted by fuf — Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:21 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-11-12T00:07:07+00:00

You may not have needed the Essencia,but you will like it.
Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:07 am

Re: Chalky residue

2014-11-11T21:58:40+00:00

Capt-Cudellez wrote:
I used to get this problem, if you have some stronger spirit on hand add it to the container to push the ABV up to closer to 50% - give it a shake and leave it a while, if the residue goes redissolves then it probably only comes out of solution's at lower ABVs.

I bottle everything at 46% and don't have this issue any more - cant say its the same issue you have, but if your happy with the taste of your tap water, it might save you the price of a filter, and is at least worth an experiment.

Thank you for that Capt. That could well be the answer! I used to bottle all at 50% but moaned that her vodka was too strong, when I told to water it down I got evil eye treatment. With regard to the water, I have used filtered water since the residue appeared.
Stupid me, I did not connect the residue with the lower ABV Looks like I just spent £90.63 on a peice of kit I could have done without. No worries though, I will make good use of the Essencia Carbon Filter and produce more Vodka @40% ABV.

Statistics: Posted by fuf — Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:58 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-11-11T19:26:41+00:00

I used to get this problem, if you have some stronger spirit on hand add it to the container to push the ABV up to closer to 50% - give it a shake and leave it a while, if the residue goes redissolves then it probably only comes out of solution's at lower ABVs.

I bottle everything at 46% and don't have this issue any more - cant say its the same issue you have, but if your happy with the taste of your tap water, it might save you the price of a filter, and is at least worth an experiment.

Statistics: Posted by Capt-Cudellez — Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:26 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-11-10T23:11:00+00:00

The spare carbon filter maybe over kill,but I'm loving your style.
I am sure you will break into the supplied one,without problem,when the the time is right.for a re-fill.
And you will enjoy the results.
Robert

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:11 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-11-10T22:56:26+00:00

You could try aidanmac's new guide to water treatment to reduce the amount of calcium in your wash water, you'll be impressed with the essencia by the way

Statistics: Posted by Anavrin — Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:56 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-11-10T22:26:13+00:00

I have had enough of this residue, tried the water filter and coffee filter but the problem is still present.
So, after much I have ordered the Essencia Carbon Filter @ £72.97 and a spare Carbon Cartridge @ £17.66 from Discount Brew. The spare is a backup for when I kill the original trying to take it apart to refill with carbon.
If this does not solve the problem
A big thank you to all of you guys for your input.

Statistics: Posted by fuf — Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:26 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-10-10T18:52:26+00:00

You could also try treating your water with gypsum to make suspended salts precipitate out before using the water for other purposes.

I have a document of water treatment for brewing stored on my main computer at home and I'll post it it here when I get home.

AM

Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:52 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-10-10T08:29:27+00:00

Hi fuf

Just a thought

You could proof it down to 40% and store it in a demijon for a while to allow the residue to fall out, then siphon it off if that works, at least it's safe to drink.

Statistics: Posted by Anavrin — Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:29 am

Re: Chalky residue

2014-10-09T20:31:10+00:00

Anavrin wrote:
I found this and thought of you

https://www.stilldragon.org/discussion/ ... r-proofing

Could be calcium or other minerals in the water

Anavrin. The filter I installed helped a little but the chalky residue remains. The obvious solution is to distill my own water, that's just what I need more bloody work.

Statistics: Posted by fuf — Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:31 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-10-09T20:05:20+00:00

I found this and thought of you

https://www.stilldragon.org/discussion/ ... r-proofing

Could be calcium or other minerals in the water

Statistics: Posted by Anavrin — Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:05 pm

Re: Chalky residue

2014-10-05T16:02:22+00:00

I tried that over here in a pet shop that does a huge range in aquarium supplies. The manager looked at me like I had two heads and said "Sorry sir, I've never even heard of ...what did you call it again?

I went online and bought an RO system which I installed under my workshop sink.

AM

Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Sun Oct 05, 2014 4:02 pm