StillSmart

Boil Over

2009-05-05T05:42:52+00:00

I wonder if the lid is slightly loose it lets out excess steam........which is maybe ok (letting off some steam ) or gurgling noise we hear
And if the lid gets a bit sticky due to sugar spillage from the wash maybe ?? if sticky residue sticks the lid slightly, i would imagine pressure build up from this maybe causes it to blow its top............ hot sugar is like caramel in a way....... would have to be some excess sugar in wash maybe..........
It is good for cleaning worktops and floors though, and the mist takes any ordours out of the room lol...........

Statistics: Posted by pi55ed — Tue May 05, 2009 5:42 am

Boil Over

2009-05-02T18:27:59+00:00

But on the 3rd distill when it\'s as clear as water and already hi in alcohol ?
I just don\'t get it.
Only did it to super clean my shine LOL.

When I got my "sunburn scald", it was when I was running some distillate that had come out cloudy (out of the super reflux) and I was just re-running it to clean it up.
It was between 80 and 85% at the time.
The only thing that I learned and was lucky with, is that high % purity distillate looses it\'s heat very quickly when it becomes vapour/mist - which is why I only got a sunburn scald.
Also, it\'s one hell of a good cleaning liquid. The kitchens never been so spotless!
That\'s basically why I always recommend that anyone with kids/pets, runs their still away from where they might be passing it if it should "burp"!

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat May 02, 2009 6:27 pm

Boil Over

2009-05-01T14:11:23+00:00

hi,
But on the 3rd distill when it\'s as clear as water and already hi in alcohol ?
I just don\'t get it.
Only did it to super clean my shine LOL.

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Fri May 01, 2009 2:11 pm

Boil Over

2009-04-29T22:19:09+00:00

I rinse mine between runs rather than a full clean, it\'s usually fine but can boil over with a cloudy type wash. I think dirt on the seal might increase the chances of a weak spot, but isn\'t the main cause. I have still not heard anyone say they have had a boil over with conditioner, so that\'s the current recommended solution!

Statistics: Posted by Jimmy — Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:19 pm

Boil Over

2009-04-29T10:47:21+00:00

I must make a mental note not to post when I\'m pissed. What I typed was not what I was thinking. LOL
But Phantom managed to suss it anyhow.
I have bought some topshelf conditioner but I did not think I would need it with a more pure run.

I clean mine out between washes but not between runs, only ever giving the inside a rinse out inter that tap, perhaps that\'s why.

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:47 am

Boil Over

2009-04-29T01:20:11+00:00

Don\'t know, other than I always use the distillers conditioner as well........
Apparently it evens out the bubble formation and prevents the formation of large bubbles, that are big enough to lift the lid.
I always give my boiler pot a good rinse and wipe out after each batch.......
Haven\'t had a boil over for a while now.....

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:20 am

Boil Over

2009-04-29T01:17:19+00:00

I know there is a topic all about it and thought I had it sussed untill.....
On my third distill, when all sould be as good as it gets, and this one is just to make sure I get Boil over !!!!!
Rings in, copper mesh in, already had a ltr out of it @ 75% and above
boil over !!
My guess is the seal looses its grip if you dont clean it
waddya reckon ?
Ian

Statistics: Posted by umpa — Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:17 am