StillSmart Home distillation made easy! 2013-12-20T09:01:25+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/feed.php?f=3&t=2791 2013-12-20T09:01:25+00:00 2013-12-20T09:01:25+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17379#p17379 <![CDATA[Re: Starting Again]]>
Phantom wrote:
Well as a counter to Aidans blatant sales pitch ;) .......


:D :D wish I was getting a commission from them, they'd owe me a fortune ;D

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Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:01 am


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2013-12-19T21:56:10+00:00 2013-12-19T21:56:10+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17367#p17367 <![CDATA[Re: Starting Again]]> here Well worth a read...thanks.

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2013-12-19T11:51:27+00:00 2013-12-19T11:51:27+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17360#p17360 <![CDATA[Re: Starting Again]]> I'll also recommend the SS "Z" filter. I've not tried the essencia one, so can't say one is better etc , just that my Z works fine.........

It's easily refilled/replenished etc.

Find a copy of Gert Strands Activated Carbon ebook and you'll have all the info you could want about these.......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:51 am


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2013-12-13T16:47:17+00:00 2013-12-13T16:47:17+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17204#p17204 <![CDATA[Re: Starting Again]]> Statistics: Posted by Voddy — Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:47 pm


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2013-12-12T09:29:11+00:00 2013-12-12T09:29:11+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17149#p17149 <![CDATA[Re: Starting Again]]>
Voddy wrote:
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What filter system is the best in terms of cost/performance keeping in mind the continual need and cost of replacing the carbon (which is a chore)?


The correct answer to that question does not involve consideration of cost. The filter you use must remove unwanted elements from the spirit you need to clean.

Having said that, I recognise that the purchase price is always a consideration and, for some, it might seem too expensive but the Essencia is definitely the most efficient and cleanest filter system to use. ;)

Once the purchase price is out of the way the running cost is very small indeed. Plus, the Carbon cartridge can be refilled, if you want, and the job is quite clean to do. ;D

The Essencia cost per litre is tiny and well worth it for the peace of mind you get from knowing that your spirit is actually as clean as it can be.

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2013-12-12T06:08:41+00:00 2013-12-12T06:08:41+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17144#p17144 <![CDATA[Re: Starting Again]]>

What filter system is the best in terms of cost/performance keeping in mind the continual need and cost of replacing the carbon (which is a chore)?

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2013-12-11T19:38:16+00:00 2013-12-11T19:38:16+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17135#p17135 <![CDATA[Re: Starting Again]]> 2. You can use a 1litre glass jug for the strip and jam jars or Kilner Jars for the spirit runs ;)
3. Once cleared and provided you can keep air out I can't think of any reason why you can mix the washes but I'd run them as quickly as possible.

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Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:38 pm


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2013-12-11T14:20:18+00:00 2013-12-11T14:20:18+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2791&p=17132#p17132 <![CDATA[Starting Again]]>
Well its been a long time since I made any product at all for one reason or another....life can be a pain sometimes!!

Anyway, have decided to start again with my Airstill, Ive started 2 washes (1 with Vodka Star, 1 with the Still Spirits combo - both with 6kg sugar)

A few questions I have:

1) Is the Essencia filter still the one to get?
2) I want to start to use the method stickied at the top, assuming I have no containers at all, what do I need to source.
3) is it ok to mix my 2 washes together prior to running through the still?

I probably have more questions, but thats all I can think of atm.

Thanks in advance :)

EDIT: I'll re-read the threads later when I get home, Ive probably missed all the info I need due to being on my phone :)

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