Pour Decisions

13 hours ago, daveflintstone said:

 

I read that article and watched a bit of the actual press conference. Curious as to when the state determine hand sanitizer would be an important item to produce on their own (well, for them really)?  

I've been lurking and learning. thank you all for this post. As confusing as some of this stuff already is, this current state of the union makes it even more so! Wish I had something to add other than hopefully by the time this bug comes back around, there will be some more concise guidelines in place, oh, and I have my DSP!

mwahahaha

Thank Foreshot, I have not spoken to them yet. I did some measuring with my contractor and decided to just ahead and make it ADA compliant.

Here's an interesting scenario. I am in the planning stages of a small distillery in a 1000 sq foot barn on my property. Due to local zoning issues and my preliminary talks with the zoning commission, I will need to seek approval to operate as a home based business as an industrial or commercial zoning variance is out. This will allow me to then apply for federal permit.

My question is, at the local level I would not be required to install a fully compliant ADA restroom. Due to space constraints, this is good. But, how is that part viewed by TTB when submitting my layout plan? 

Thats a great idea Tim. I see those old cast iron radiators being sold on facebook marketplace all the time. People just trying to get rid of them. I'll be looking a bit more into integrating one or two into a hot water return line 

many ferment in food grade poly, I see no issue with RO in poly unless your letting it sit in the sun for a year or more before using, similar to the disposable water bottle circumstances

Thatch got this one covered

Thanks Thatch. I was under the impression the sensor should be less than 18" from floor level, glad to hear that must be correct. Makes sense to place the main unit somewhere convenient and easily accessible.

Older thread, I know.... Those with the RKI PS2 unit, is there a recommended location for it to be mounted? Height from floor would need to make a difference as well?

On 2/3/2020 at 12:28 PM, Silk City Distillers said:

Only negative with Square is that you can’t start a tab with a card.  When it gets busy we hold cards.  Not ideal, but works.

Well, and if you forget to charge.

 

Thanks for pointing out that, have you devised a plan to track those purchases to prevent your losses?

Interesting, thanks for sharing. Nice site, would be nice if you linked to and contained images and information about your product offerings

Thank you guys, confirmed my assumptions that I needed a 60 amp breaker. Appreciate the insight

Planning some electrical upgrades to accompany a larger electric still. I'll be purchasing the materials and need some input. Unit will be heated with 2 5500 watt 240 volt elements. 

Looks like total line run will be about 55 feet. Do I use a 6/3 wire and a 50 amp double pole GFCI breakers or does this require a 60 amp breaker? 

https://shop.distillery-equipment.com/products/11-000-watt-moonshine-still-controller-electric-heating-elements-tri-clamp-boxes

Welcome aboard. Good times for the industry and at the same time, tough times for the industry!

On 1/17/2020 at 6:48 AM, needmorstuff said:

What's direct infuse?

I have corriander and juniper in the boiler - everything else in the gin basket. Also i have moved the gin basket to the bottom of the column inline now as I did't like the taste with it in carter head config..

Direct infusion is what you are doing with the coriander and juniper, vapor infusion is what you are doing with the rest put in the gin basket. 

Ahhh, good ole Holiday Valley!

Foc U first?

curious of the difference would be if you were to direct infuse vs vapor infuse. I see your new unit now has a gin basket...

sounds like a gem, got a pic?

Welcome aboard Daniel

Been lurking here for a while, great seeing a bunch of fellow PA'ers! 

Hey guys, thanks for the great resource, been lurking for quite a while. Have been hobby learning for the last couple of years and really enjoying it. Been making some sour mash whiskey that all my fellow connoisseurs love. Running a 15.5 keg with 3" reflux column and have been aging in small 2.5 gallon barrels. Recently made a DIY glycol chiller to aid in cooling the ole liebig condenser. Have been considering  upgrading that to a shotgun condenser, and while I'm at it, stepping up to a 26 gallon boiler and 4" column to make enough sour mash to fill some larger barrels. 

Curious, at what point did you guys decide to obtain a DSP?

Welcome aboard