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Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:27 pmby chill
I think Mash and I are agreeing: you need something in the boiler for bubbles to form on to prevent surge boiling and you need copper to deal with sulphur in the wash. We are just discussing if the physical form of the copper (coins or rings) has a material impact on their effectiveness. I also have pieces of granite gravel in mine to prevent surge boiling.
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:04 pmby Mash
Yup. We agreeing.
I tried granite... But gave up. Made no difference coin and pipe IMHO works best.
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:15 pmby MagicH2o
Easydrinker, mash and still. Thanks again for your help. I've used the ceramic saddles that came with the air-still so far. I am the look out for older coinage and will use these as soon as I get them.
Cheers guys
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Mon Jan 11, 2016 2:54 amby Easydrinker
It may be easier to grab a piece of copper pipe and a hacksaw?...
Robert.
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:49 amby Mash
IMHO pipe doesn't do the same thing.
Another thought... all the DIY shops do pipe cutters for pence. You will be handling the shrapnel you make, these make that experience much nicer.
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:50 pmby Easydrinker
Do point me at a pipe cutter for pence,'cos I need a new one.
I usually stack and smack my bits of copper pipe,never a sharp edge.
And IMHO pipe does exactly the same thing as coins...
It is just as well that we agree to differ on this site.
Without the name calling that seems to happen elsewhere.
Robert
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:47 amby Mash
Robert
To quote someone else... (and i can't remember who) "if I agreed with you, we would both be wrong". The original quote was a comment to their wife
The shape is everything. Bits of pipe do not have the same amount of surface area touching the boiler surface.
The coins work the same as a milk saver...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_watcherCutters are here..
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 94&alt=web Although cheap they are very good... I have been using them for years.
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sat Jan 16, 2016 2:40 pmby MagicH2o
2 dozen 1967 british pennies ordered and delivered. Only cost a few quid and I figure they'll last a few years. Still waiting for the kale wash to finish. Want to get on with next batch of neutral so i can make some Pineau. Favourite drink when in france.
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sat Jan 16, 2016 4:39 pmby Mash
Ordered?
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:03 pmby Easydrinker
The internet is great!
Robert.
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:33 amby Benoit
Maybe copper washers would be a compromise you could all agree on?! Go make friends with your local motorcycle mechanic & I'm sure they would part with a handful for a bottle of product
Benoit
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:47 pmby Mash
It's shape and surface area. Not sure the hole in the middle helps.
Try this..
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_watcher
Re: Kale Mash forces purchase of new Air Still
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Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:38 pmby Easydrinker
Rashig rings have a hole in the middle...
I hadn't considered copper washers,I think it a good shout.
To be honest,I think all sorts of stuff would work.
I'll try and remember to strip the insulation from some old 2.5mm Twin & Earth for my next run,'cos I think 1/2 metre of that that will work too.
Don't overthink this stuff,and don't listen to ANYONE telling you there is only one way to skin a rabbit.
Robert.