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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby Spirits4BB » Sat May 09, 2015 8:47 am

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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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby Icefever » Sat May 09, 2015 9:02 am

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....

Postby Admiral Toad » Sat May 09, 2015 10:44 am

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 !
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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby ant » Sat May 09, 2015 4:29 pm

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....

Postby Icefever » Sun May 10, 2015 3:52 pm

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....

Postby ant » Sun May 10, 2015 7:00 pm

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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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby Spirits4BB » Sun May 10, 2015 9:42 pm

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....

Postby Spirits4BB » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:15 am

Still build is on hold at the moment, used AirStill yesterday for the first time..... 8)
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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby Mash » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:37 am

... and
... 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....

Postby Easydrinker » Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:32 pm

Don't expect a rapid response from someone that has just distilled his first spirit.

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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby Icefever » Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:08 am

+ 1 on that ED....It goes something like this....

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Step 2......Image

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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby chill » Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:46 am

Yes, that is bang-on what I recall of my first run. er, first few runs. ;D
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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby Mash » Thu Jun 04, 2015 6:32 am

Easydrinker wrote:Don't expect a rapid response from someone that has just distilled his first spirit.

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LMAO
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Re: New still build has begun....

Postby Spirits4BB » Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:04 am

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....

Postby Mash » Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:47 pm

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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