Select the right turbo for your application sugar usage. Richard shows us how to distill a still spirits wash using the reflux. The geometry of the still also plays a role in determining how much reflux occurs. Alembic pot still and the air still pot still for a smaller 4 l wash. This type is generally known as the reflux still, it is a great tool for making vodka and rum, neutral spirits in general. However the spirits produced will be slightly better quality, you can also add some sodium carbonate to the low wines produced and get a markedly better product. Unfollow reflux still to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Check that you have used the right quantity and type of sugar. Download his site and the still plans, moonshine still. Spirits today are produced with reflux stills that operate on a continuous basis. Keg king is the place for all your keg dispensing and home brew supplies. But back to the real question how to improve a super reflux simple, sell it to a newbie and invest in a newer model when grogrums still and the one he is suggesting to sell to an unsuspecting noobie are virtually identical. If your looking to make a high proof flavorless moonshine then a reflux column still is what you want to make. Still spirits, the world leader in home distilling products and spirit flavourings.
Nov 29, 2014 this is one of its biggest advantages over a pot still. Take your home brewing to a whole new level with keg king, home of the the lowest prices in australia for home and craft beer supplies. Inside the still is a fractioning column that allows the reflux of liquid to help condense the rising vapor and increase the efficiency of distilling, thus increasing purity. Super reflux still this is a more advanced version of a reflux still that can produce up to 67 litres of 40% alcohol by volume, every time it is used. If youre looking for detailed still plans, this could be it. Distillation using the essencia express still assembly. This tutorial gives a detailed materials list and instructions to walk you through each step of the process.
First up youll need to go out and buy the following materials to. Copper alcohol moonshine ethanol still reflux gallon stainless boiler. Reflux still plans pdf the pages that follow contain a stepbystep guide to building a relatively. Still spirits australia turbo 500 reflux still air still alembic pot still spirit essences still spirits classic essences top shelf essences classic yeast pure yeast beer brewing kegerator home brew. If you plan to build the internal reflux model, you may skip this section by clicking here. The essencia super express still not only produces distillate at a very fast rate, it produces distillate at around 90% abv.
If it foams it can enter the column and disrupt the reflux action, reduce alcohol quality and disrupt temperature control. Reflux still design moonshine still moonshine still. I gave my second hand 5l still spirits super reflux its first run today. Add the still spirits ceramic saddles to the condenser, making sure that the wire mesh is sitting flat in the base of the condenser chamber. Reflux still pdf it is available on line, for small fee in pdf format from. If your faucet does not have an aerator thread, your still spirits stockists will be able to supply a push on faucet connector. In a pot still, if the tube leading from the boiler to the condenser, the lyne arm, is angled upward, more liquid will have a chance to condense and flow back into the boiler leading to increased reflux. Never add more than the required amount of sugar and take care to dissolve thoroughly. After running the still, turn it off and empty the boiler via the tap directly into a sink or tub. Your still spirits super reflux still comes complete with a packet of still spirits ceramic saddles. Packing medium, stainless steel mesh, with copper head mesh. Moonshine stills reflux still page 1 brewhaus america. Still spirits website content writer, editor, thinker. Still spirits currently provides three top of the range stills, the t500 a reflux still for a 25 l wash, the alchemist series.
Still spirits turbo yeasts are carefully developed and premixed with 5. How to distill alcohol with a reflux still second video 12. Spirits today are produced with reflux stills that operate on a continuous. You will need a section of hose running from your tap, and another section back. Fermentation time will be the same for both although the reflux will allow you a greater choice of alcohol strength in your wash see below. How to make a reflux still complete plans to build a. Fit the reflux columncondenser to the domed lid ensuring the silicon gasket sits between the column and the outside surface of the lid. Still spirits australia turbo 500 reflux still air still alembic pot still spirit essences still spirits classic essences top shelf essences classic yeast pure yeast. Super reflux head 25 litre still smugglers homebrewers. Another cause could be that your wash has not fermented out.
Add the still spirits ceramic saddles to the condenser making sure that the wire mesh is sitting flat in the base of the condenser chamber. Part 1 posted by rick on aug 30th 2017 there can be a lot of debate among distillers over which type of moonshine still is the best. Without it, any spirits separated from the boiling wash could not be collected. The reflux still is a piece of equipment invented as a distillation tool. Description turbo 500 distillation kit free shipping free shipping. The still spirits yeasts still spirits turbo yeast information take care to select the right turbo for your application temperature tip a large amount of heat is produced during turbo yeast fermentation and the liquid temperature can often be several degrees higher in fact 8c higher for express than the air temperature outside the fermenter. Super reflux still this is a more advanced version of a reflux still that can produce up to 67 litres of 40% alcohol.
This allowed the distillate to cascade down inside the still and mix with the rising vapors from the boiler. Keg king has all you need for beer and we are always right here. Extra additive such as oak chips or oak flavouring are available if you prefer to enhance those characteristics. Some add honey, coffee etc, so do not be afraid to. Still spirits is a recognized world leader in still technology and spirit essences that can transform basic lowcost. Using too much sugar, or inadequately dissolving sugar, will result in slow fermentation. Fit the bung with the thermometer probe in place firmly into the top of the reflux. Your super reflux still comes complete with 250ml of still spirit ceramic saddles 1.
My water was 32c from a sump and the pump was recirculating at 1500ml per minute. Situate the still on a firm heat resistant base close by a cold water tap, drain and power socket. Distilling using the still spirits 5 litre super reflux still step 1 assembly 1 your super reflux still comes complete with 250ml of still spirits ceramic saddles. Add the still spirits ceramic saddles to the condenser making sure that the wire mesh is sitting flat in the condenser chamber. Any undissolved sugar may kill yeast and you will start with the. Tighten until a good seal is achieved do not over tighten. A reflux still is effective in creating a flavorless and odorless product. We carry everything from commercial volume distilling equipment to tabletop home stills. Reflux stills are used in the manufacture of petroleum and chemical products. It still was developed in the late 19th century as an upgrade of the pot still that had been used for centuries. Feb 22, 2014 this pin was discovered by the home distiller.
If youre new to the idea of distilling spirits, these diagrams can be helpful. Distilling using the still spirits 25 litre super reflux still to assemble a 25 litre super reflux still. All these things considered then, the reflux still is by far the best choice. Step by step instructions for using your still spirits turbo 500. Reflux still pro series ii reflux distillation columns by brewhaus allow you to produce a cleaner, higherproof distillate such as vodka or fuel alcohol.
As a final word, if you decide to build a still like this, you will be on your own. For producing fuel ethanol, a column reflux still is the best equipment to use. With our innovative hardware, you can become a kegging master, a true keg king in your own right. Still spirits turbo 500 distillation kit is a revolutionary product from new zealand. Sure, there are lots of commercial distillers, beer and wine equipment suppliers, discussion groups, moonshining stories. Richard shows us how to distill a still spirits wash using the reflux still. If you wish to distill other mixtures in a pot or reflux still, then methanol could be produced. Making alternative fuel is one thing, but if you want to make a drinkable alcohol spirit, the results could prove disastrous, and still spirits does not recommend you do this, unless you follow a reputable manufacturers instructions. A still spirits carbon filter is required for this stage. If youre looking for a moonshine still, whiskey still, or any other type of alcohol still, look no further.
When you use the essencia super express still in conjunction with other products in the essencia range you will soon be producing the finest quality spirits and liqueurs available to the home distiller. If you want to create a potent neutral ethanol, using a reflux still is advisable. Includes faucet adapter for ease of water flow adjustment. That type of old still spirits reflux still didnt have any type of seal or clamp on them when new. The t500 delivers commercial quality spirit using a fractioning column and water to condensate the alcohol vapour back. Dec 02, 2010 the super reflux still enables you to produce fantastic quality spirits, as well as fuel ethanol and distill essential oils. According to public opinion, its a great still for beginners because its easy to build at home. Here is a 25 l turbo 500 still, made from stainless steel. Step by step instructions for using your still spirits. Unfortunately, there isnt a whole lot of really good information about building a first class personal still out there.
A reflux still column works because of the returning distillate which combines with the plates or packing. If it detaches during use of the still, you cannot see it or do anything about it. Since 2002, mile hi distilling has had the highest quality stills for sale on the web. The manual say to run 500ml per minute of 20c water for cooling, more if the water is warmer. This is one of its biggest advantages over a pot still. The benefits 25 litre turbo 500 or air still the benefits we are often asked what are the main benefits of each of the two stills we sell. Us gal clean water using a still spirits stir well. Reflux still is like a lot of pot still, it can do multiple distillation in a single run. To obtain the best performance from the t500 distillation system and to operate it safely, it is important to read these instructions carefully and save them for future reference. To complete a t500 distillation system you will need both a t500 condenser and a t500 boiler. Unlike pot stills, reflux stills are designed to create higher proof with little to no flavor alcohol.
Just basic info of running a still and how things work with distilling process. First up youll need to go out and buy the following materials to build the reflux still. Still head condenser the most important part of any still is the condenser. The essencia super express still not only produces distillate at a.
Distillation turbo 500 t500 still super reflux still i did not get as much alcohol as the instructions said i would. Distillery king australia still spirits turbo 500 grainfather. Your essencia express still should be cleaned regularly. Furthermore, permanent attachment of a piece of insulation material in the lower cone area is difficult to do, and even more difficult to know if it remains attached. Mile hi distilling moonshine still kits, moonshine.
Super reflux head 25 litre still, manufactured from 304 foodgrade polished stainless steel. Page 1 high quality alcohol made with the t500 can be used to make high quality, commercial grade, clear spirits such as gin, white rum and vodka as well as any of the other spirits and liqueurs in the still spirits essences range page 2 the high purity of the alcohol produced by carefully. The super reflux still enables you to produce fantastic quality spirits, as well as fuel ethanol and distill essential oils. Information sheet how stills work still spirits pot still. Pot still or reflux still which is best for you hi proof. These plates are not unlike those found in modern reflux distillation columns, and served as internal condensing surfaces. Page 4 the turbo 500 still has been carefully producing the best spirit possible. Turbo 500 distillation kit free shipping mile hi distilling. You also still have the option to use it as a more traditional moonshine still by attaching the top portion of the column directly to the lid of the kettle and running it as a pot still. How to distill alcohol with a reflux still second video. Mile hi distilling offers a 2year warranty on these turbo 500 stills. Information sheet how stills work still spirits, alcohol. It needs to be stressed that if the wash has been produced using still spirits ingredients as described in.
You also still have the option to use it as a more traditional moonshine still by attaching the top portion of the column directly to. This is the continued video of how to distoll with a reflux still first run. That type of boiler would be 1015 years old and is an aluminum boiler and lid, still spirits then improved the boiler with a clamp and seal and a move to stainless steel. Reflux still a more complex still with a chamber called the reflux condenser, where steam is filtered and some of the unwanted elements are returned to the boiling vessel. Dec 12, 2017 this is the continued video of how to distoll with a reflux still first run. Typical results can increase production as high as 50% over.
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