New still build has begun....
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Re: New still build has begun....
Ordered one of these from Hong Kong, it's only 700W but has mentioned before it might be an idea to install 2 to warm up then turn one off?


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Spirits4BB - Donated to StillSmart

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Re: New still build has begun....
Looks like your nearly there...I got my element from China, only took 9 days if I remember.
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Re: New still build has begun....
Don't mention bloody China to me
After many e mails about the incorrect triclamp they agreed to a full refund including carriage charges if sent back
Said parcel is now stuck in DHL depot in Shanghai with a delivery address that apparently doesn't exist
If it doesn't get sorted I guess I'll have to try the eBay money back guarantee etc
If it comes to that I'll give you guys the trading name so you can Avoid
And Rum John no offence mate !
After many e mails about the incorrect triclamp they agreed to a full refund including carriage charges if sent back
Said parcel is now stuck in DHL depot in Shanghai with a delivery address that apparently doesn't exist
If it doesn't get sorted I guess I'll have to try the eBay money back guarantee etc
If it comes to that I'll give you guys the trading name so you can Avoid
And Rum John no offence mate !
AT
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Re: New still build has begun....
With China, if there is a problem, it is always best to claim via ebay if they try to insist you send it back at your expense. True in fact of any seller china or not. Many sellers try to pretend their terms and conditions overide the ebay policies but they don't. If the problem is their fault not your mistake then they are responsible for return postage. Always best to follow ebay claim procedures after giving them a chance to sort it first. The chinese do get ripped off a lot by dishonest buyers so I have some sympathy for them. Not enough to post anything back to china though.
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Re: New still build has begun....
Admiral Toad wrote:Don't mention bloody China to me
Sorry to hear that AT, hope it gets sorted.
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Re: New still build has begun....
How long is the element you ordered BB? Two might have been a good idea as suggested. One on a controller. One not.
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ant - Senior Distiller

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Re: New still build has begun....
ant wrote:How long is the element you ordered BB? Two might have been a good idea as suggested. One on a controller. One not.
14.3cm.... Ordered 2, one from eBay & one from Amazon...
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Re: New still build has begun....
Still build is on hold at the moment, used AirStill yesterday for the first time..... 

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Re: New still build has begun....
... and
... and
... what did you think? or is that forgone conclusion based on the still build being put on hold.
... and
... what did you think? or is that forgone conclusion based on the still build being put on hold.
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Re: New still build has begun....
Don't expect a rapid response from someone that has just distilled his first spirit.
Robert
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Re: New still build has begun....
I tried to be normal once, worst two minutes of my life.
Of all the beautiful things in the world, only man can invent boredom
Of all the beautiful things in the world, only man can invent boredom
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Re: New still build has begun....
Yes, that is bang-on what I recall of my first run. er, first few runs. 

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Re: New still build has begun....
Easydrinker wrote:Don't expect a rapid response from someone that has just distilled his first spirit.
Robert
LMAO
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Re: New still build has begun....
Mashy wrote:... and
... and
... what did you think? or is that forgone conclusion based on the still build being put on hold.
Brilliant, Now I see the still running and a clear liquid wash to use in it and the spirit dripping out..... All's good.
Must remember not to throw the spent wash down the sink tho....... Fuckin' stinks!!!
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Re: New still build has begun....
Spirits4BB wrote: Must remember not to throw the spent wash down the sink tho....... Fuckin' stinks!!!
What were you distilling !?!?! Goats ?
I always run the cold tap to cut down on the steam when I am hot swapping. But stink ?
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