Might "Splash the Cash"

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Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Spirits4BB » Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:44 pm

Grown a bit bored of my trusty Airstill now, need a better machine to run like I created with beer brewing.....
Tempted by one of these from "Mile Hi" distillation in't USA.>>>CLICKY<<<
Any thoughts lads?

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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Runningman » Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:53 pm

Hi BB
I know how handy you are. Why not construct your own still. Many have here with great success and Im sure that many would chime in to help you if you got stuck. Go on man get it on.
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby chill » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:02 pm

I looked at those when I was considering buying a still. I'd think carefully about the design of that vs the cost and what else you can get. FWIW it ended up pretty low on my list.

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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Spirits4BB » Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:21 pm

So the favourite choice of most would be a new beer keg that can be polished up to a good finish.
So to reiterate on this you'd say this is overpriced and not the best system?

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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Mash » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:48 pm

So the favourite choice of most would be a new beer keg that can be polished up to a good finish.
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Someone previously mentioned NEW for £75.
30 liter SS milk churns on ebay for same.


So to reiterate on this you'd say this is overpriced and not the best system?
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I think you hit the nail on the head there. Not good value.
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Spirits4BB » Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:43 pm

Thx Mash.... Reality check received... 8)

My mate who has a dabble himself has made this, say's he'll rattle me one up at cost and a pint...
What do you think?
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby GrunthosTheFlatulent » Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:48 pm

Spirits4BB wrote:My mate who has a dabble himself has made this, say's he'll rattle me one up at cost and a pint...
What do you think?


Don't give him chance to retract the offer, take his arm off!
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Mash » Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:53 pm

I will give him cost and 2 pints.

YES!
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Spirits4BB » Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:03 pm

Just need to get a few designs now and pass them to him...
Anyone rate bubble caps? Like the look of those...
Also would I benefit from a 3" or 4" pipe instead of 2" running from a 50L keg?

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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby GrunthosTheFlatulent » Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:43 pm

I'm just worried about the title of this thread.

BB is renowned for being frugal. Splashing cash is definitely out of character.

Eat all, drink all, pay nowt.
See all, hear all, say nowt.

I thought that was the Yorkshire creed.


Could your mate make me a pot head for my T500?
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Mash » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:06 pm

I think your mate could make a few friends on this forum. Me included.
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Spirits4BB » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:49 pm

GrunthosTheFlatulent wrote:I
Eat all, drink all, pay nowt.
See all, hear all, say nowt.



And if ever tha does owt for nowt all'as do it for thee-sen...


Brewing equipment is "ring-fenced" from spending cuts for 5 years!! ::)

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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Easydrinker » Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:11 pm

Spirits4BB wrote:

Brewing equipment is "ring-fenced" from spending cuts for 5 years!! ::)

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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Icefever » Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:28 am

Spirits4BB wrote:My mate who has a dabble himself has made this, say's he'll rattle me one up at cost and a pint...
What do you think?
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I know this guys work as I've seen it before...the cost is very good John and if he's going to do you one (for cost + pint) then go for it.

I also know your work....from you building your brewery....so it comes down to how deep is your pocket lad??? :D
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Re: Might "Splash the Cash"

Postby Spirits4BB » Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:40 am

Don't want to over do it as you'll be aware but it's always nice to have a nice rig to play with...
trouble is with this game it's not something you show off unless they're a trusted person.

So i'm thinking of a new 50L keg now at around £70.00 with a cheeky copper column then maybe a bubbler section one day?? So working on this basis I might have the column made into 2 sections with a connecting clamp then when the time is right make a bubbler...

Any thoughts on this idea ye pro's?
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