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Re: Anti foam

2017-09-08T15:54:57+00:00

In my Air Still I have a mixture of ceramic boiler enhancers together with an assortment of copper off cuts.

In my Pot Still I use only copper off cuts.

Statistics: Posted by Toper — Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:54 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-08T15:30:34+00:00

DO you also use copper or just the conditioner?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:30 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-08T12:33:46+00:00

I too have had problems in the past with my Air Still puking when I used to use it for Stripping Runs.. Though I used Silicone Distilling Conditioner to get over this, should I ever do a strip in it again I think I might use 'Crisp & Dry' as suggested here.

Statistics: Posted by Toper — Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:33 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-08T08:03:35+00:00

I think so Mash, it only happened to me once and after that I used the distillers conditioner every time (stripping)

Statistics: Posted by Brewhunter — Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:03 am

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-08T05:41:32+00:00

Is this just a description thing?
Are some of us calling it foaming and some calling it puking but the issue is the same?

If so the solution is the same.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:41 am

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T22:27:18+00:00

Seems to be a contentious issue.
I maintain/have experienced that a cleared wash, even in an Airstill, only needs some copper in the bottom.
But if your method works for you, then I won't knock it.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:27 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T22:26:46+00:00

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:26 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T20:24:59+00:00

Mash wrote:
Not a problem with mine.

Copper coins/offcuts are all I add.

Sorry that probably didn't come across as intended lol
I probably should have said it can be a problem...

Statistics: Posted by Brewhunter — Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:24 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T18:45:45+00:00

I use copper to Mash and lots of it. Found some large
headed copper felt tacks on the bay, it was about £2.50
for a large bag, enough to run 3 stills.
I have only had one puke caused by a worn out seal.
Out of precaution I add a tsp cooking oil.
Yes Brewhunter Crispn Dry is good.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:45 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T17:05:22+00:00

Not a problem with mine.

Copper coins/offcuts are all I add.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:05 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T13:50:06+00:00

RumJohn wrote:
I also have never used an antifoam agent. Was there a need for it, or did you just use it because it was there? If foaming is a problem, try and determine why and eliminate the cause, rather than adding another ingredient to an already toxic wash.

It's a definite problem for Airstill users

Statistics: Posted by Brewhunter — Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:50 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T12:28:26+00:00

I just used it because it came with the still to be honest....I've not used it since. I now degas by racking into the boiler from a height :-)

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:28 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T12:22:35+00:00

I also have never used an antifoam agent. Was there a need for it, or did you just use it because it was there? If foaming is a problem, try and determine why and eliminate the cause, rather than adding another ingredient to an already toxic wash.

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:22 pm

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T11:58:21+00:00

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:58 am

Re: Anti foam

2017-09-07T10:55:03+00:00

'Crisp and dry' oil contains an anti foaming agent and is about £1.40 for a big bottle

Statistics: Posted by Brewhunter — Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:55 am