StillSmart

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?

S4BB

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.
regards
RM

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.

Chuck

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?

S4BB

So the favourite choice of most would be a new beer keg that can be polished up to a good finish.
S4BB

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?
S4BB

I think you hit the nail on the head there. Not good value.

Thx Mash.... Reality check received...

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?

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!

I will give him cost and 2 pints.

YES!

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?

S4BB

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?

I think your mate could make a few friends on this forum. Me included.

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!!

S4BB

Spirits4BB wrote:

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

S4BB

Then it seems that you are pleasing somebody.
Spend while you can.

Robert.

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?

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???

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?