bluecellardoor Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hello, I am in the final stages before ordering equipment based around a 50 gallon micro distiller. I have been working to generate an equipment list and I was wondering if anyone had any guidance about if this looks similar to set ups you have seen or been a part of. Our list is as follows: -50 Gallon Hillbilly Still -Fermentation tanks -Stainless steel mash kettle with cooling jacket, steam injection, agitator, 3" bottom outlet and recycled cooling water system -Finished stainless steel tanks with 2" bottom outlets -55 Gallon Charcoal filter with pumps -2" transfer pump with hose and quick connect fittings -Auto bottle filler -Commercial sized burr grist for grinding grains -Commercial sized boiler for steam generation -Charcoal water filter -Warehouse racking -Labeler Any help or guidance you could give me would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panoscape Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Off the top of my head: If proofing by weight, NTEP floor scale calibrated and certified weight to calibrate scale calibrated and certified alcohol hydrometers calibrated and certified gravity hydrometer calibrated and certified thermometer If you've got a spare $2.5K, Anton Paar DMA 35 Lab beakers and graduated cylinders If adding sugar after distillation, a 500ml or 1000ml lab still About $750-$1,500 worth of sanitary fittings, clamps and hoses Compressor rated to drive your diaphragm spirit pump Spirit containers blending containers Storage racks, at least 3-4 RO system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Thermal Consulting Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 You list a "recycled" cooling water system- how do you intend to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 What do you use the DMA 35 for? I debated that one but didn't see the point since it is only accurate to about 1 proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fldme Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I would not waste my money on the DMA thirty five, put that money into the other listed items, and you need a bigger still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopperPig Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I don't know your business plan, or hopes or goals, or your financials...but if you are going to end up spending 12-13k only a 50 gallon hillbilly still (I'm not knocking them, just simply offering a suggestion), you should contact Trident Stills (www.tridentstills.com) as Jesse does offer financing, and his stills produce a product that is sold on shelves across the US. If you're going to spend some level of money and you want a return on it, don't skimp on the ONE thing that actually makes you money. 5k down gets you a few hundred a month in payments and a top notch still for less than Vendome, Carl, etc. Also for your equipment list, cleaning equipment (steamer, CIP), barrel racks if you are aging, reactivation chemicals for cleaning the copper, and to save some on the boiler I recommend looking at Weil-Mclain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dehner Distillery Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Make your own. I did. I'll make you a still of great quality cheap. 515-559-4879 www.dehnerdistillery.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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