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Postby alwaysdrunk » Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:36 pm

iv just got back into brewing again and cant seem to get the wash to clear unless i leave it for 2 weeks. whats the best tackle for clearing a vodkastar wash.

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Re: cloudy wash

Postby vino-tinto » Wed Nov 30, 2016 4:40 pm

In the past I've used the Alcotec 24 Turbo Klar for the Vodka Star wash, but there are other brands that can do equally as well.
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Re: cloudy wash

Postby alwaysdrunk » Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:12 pm

vino-tinto wrote:In the past I've used the Alcotec 24 Turbo Klar for the Vodka Star wash, but there are other brands that can do equally as well.


iv used it but it rarely clears unless its left for days.

might have a go at the kale wash from what iv been reading !
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Re: cloudy wash

Postby Mash » Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:25 pm

It depends - there is clear and clear.

Do you mean white wine clear, a bit murky, or magnolia paint ?

A bit murky and I would run it IMO thats as clear as it needs to be.
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Re: cloudy wash

Postby alwaysdrunk » Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:29 pm

Mash wrote:It depends - there is clear and clear.

Do you mean white wine clear, a bit murky, or magnolia paint ?

A bit murky and I would run it IMO thats as clear as it needs to be.


id say it looks like iv dropped a pint of milk in water..
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Re: cloudy wash

Postby vino-tinto » Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:04 pm

Hi al, I don't know where you are based as you've not added your location to your profile, but, if you are in the UK, just leave it in the cold to chill. It should help to clear it quicker.
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Re: cloudy wash

Postby Mash » Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:11 pm

vino-tinto wrote:Hi al, I don't know where you are based as you've not added your location to your profile, but, if you are in the UK, just leave it in the cold to chill. It should help to clear it quicker.


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Re: cloudy wash

Postby Anavrin » Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:25 pm

Might be that the wash needs degassing in order for the turbo clear to work, you could try stirring it etc, then putting it somewhere cold like vino-tino suggests.

Personally I don't bother clearing anything anymore but that depends on your Still, I use a 50lt keg boiler, if yours is an Airstill then yes, try and clear it as much as you can.
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Re: cloudy wash

Postby alwaysdrunk » Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:49 pm

i actually use a aquarium pump and submerge it overnight lol.... mad scientist stuff but it works for degassing.
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