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For my first two washes I've been using with great results the distillers conditioner which came with my T500 from top shelf. I can see it says silicon antifoam on the label.........does anyone buy it in larger (cheaper) sizes or does everyone use the knob of butter trick?

I was wondering whether the stuff they sell on evil bay for putting in hot tubs is the same (safe) stuff? Just musing as I start my second wash through the beastie

I use the wife's cooking oil just a few drops of
corn oil.

gaza's answer is probably as good as they come.

I have never used any anti foaming agent.
Never had cause to complain.

Robert.

Could not have put it better Robert!

'Crisp and dry' oil contains an anti foaming agent and is about £1.40 for a big bottle

I also have never used an antifoam agent. Was there a need for it, or did you just use it because it was there? If foaming is a problem, try and determine why and eliminate the cause, rather than adding another ingredient to an already toxic wash.

I also have never used an antifoam agent. Was there a need for it, or did you just use it because it was there? If foaming is a problem, try and determine why and eliminate the cause, rather than adding another ingredient to an already toxic wash.

I just used it because it came with the still to be honest....I've not used it since. I now degas by racking into the boiler from a height :-)

RumJohn wrote:I also have never used an antifoam agent. Was there a need for it, or did you just use it because it was there? If foaming is a problem, try and determine why and eliminate the cause, rather than adding another ingredient to an already toxic wash.

It's a definite problem for Airstill users

Not a problem with mine.

Copper coins/offcuts are all I add.

I use copper to Mash and lots of it. Found some large
headed copper felt tacks on the bay, it was about £2.50
for a large bag, enough to run 3 stills.
I have only had one puke caused by a worn out seal.
Out of precaution I add a tsp cooking oil.
Yes Brewhunter Crispn Dry is good.

Mash wrote:Not a problem with mine.

Copper coins/offcuts are all I add.

Sorry that probably didn't come across as intended lol
I probably should have said it can be a problem...

Seems to be a contentious issue.
I maintain/have experienced that a cleared wash, even in an Airstill, only needs some copper in the bottom.
But if your method works for you, then I won't knock it.

Robert.

Seems to be a contentious issue.
I maintain/have experienced that a cleared wash, even in an Airstill, only needs some copper in the bottom.
But if your method works for you, then I won't knock it.

Robert.

Is this just a description thing?
Are some of us calling it foaming and some calling it puking but the issue is the same?

If so the solution is the same.