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Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-06T22:36:50+00:00

In no particular order
Learning
Common sense
Experience

I could write a book on it.
And people do.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:36 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-06T18:33:22+00:00

Copper coins very good. Also just a tsp of oil.
I have no problems so not going to fix.
All I wanted to point out is that you do not
have to buy expensive conditioner, there are
cheaper ways.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Sat Oct 06, 2018 6:33 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-06T06:35:40+00:00

I think you answered you own question there It burped.

Copper acts to control the boil by stopping surges caused by super-heating. It is also reacts to reduce sulphur.

IMO its MANDATORY in smart stills and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in others (particular if they burp).
The size vs volume equation is not relevant to super-heating.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Oct 06, 2018 6:35 am

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-05T23:03:44+00:00

I've never used a conditioner, oil or copper and only burped once on a rum strip, is it really needed?
It may be as I run 25L in a 50L boiler.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:03 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-05T22:05:50+00:00

Never forget the bits of copper in the bottom of a still that isn't.
It helps.
Just sayin'

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:05 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-05T06:51:40+00:00

plenty of copper stops burping (and improves the finished product)

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:51 am

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-04T09:28:57+00:00

I've stopped using it. Don't have any problems with the still burping.

Statistics: Posted by captainfog — Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:28 am

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-04T06:46:43+00:00

Its not a moped is it Gaza.??

"gets you there, but you don't want you mates to see you on it?"

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:46 am

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-04T06:25:15+00:00

I have a girlfriend you can have a go on
Mash, if you want to break your duck,

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:25 am

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-04T05:50:56+00:00

Never have, probably never will.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:50 am

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-03T23:10:04+00:00

If you are flush with cash, butter also works, for those that do.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:10 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-03T19:25:46+00:00

Simple oil works perfect for me as well

Statistics: Posted by Leatherman — Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:25 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2018-10-03T19:00:22+00:00

Am bringing this old thread to the fore again. Really for
all you newer guys. There is an age old debate about should
or should not. Thats not what I am on, those who do, SS
Conditioner is ummpteen pounds ten and six for a weedy pot.
For the same price you can buy 2ltrs Spry Crisp n dry oil.
1tsp in your T500 perfect and have used for the past 2 years.
Only problem Her in Doors keeps nicking it to cook my chips.
All monies saved send to me for further training in my drinking
skills

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:00 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2014-03-16T15:01:33+00:00

Its called shrinkflation they have probably just added water to it.Its the first signs of inflation in an economy, the manufacturers, reduce the size of whatever they are selling,but keep the price the same. Eventually they also put the price up.

Its happening all over the place ,smaller loaf,smaller chocolate bar etc.But I wont be buying anymore anti foaming liquid, I will just use a tea spoon of veg oil, thanks for the tip!

Regards Lucky.

Statistics: Posted by Luckyshot — Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:01 pm

Re: New distilling conditioner

2014-03-15T17:25:35+00:00

a teaspoon full for a T500, i suppose it would be about the same for an airstill.
i also have a length of stainless chain in the boiler to prevent surge boiling

Statistics: Posted by turbo ted — Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:25 pm