Beauport Bob

Hello Coop, I haven't , yet. Do you still run off the manifold one section at a time? Remember, we started to burn (smoke) trippers at the electrical board because the pump was drawing to much power to push against pressure of not enough flow through only one section. We now cip with 2 sections open at a time. Lower pressure at spray units. I think Arizona does also. At least at the Pot and helmut. Did that sound correct? A long day. Good luck and Happy Repeal Day. Bob

I just recieved bottles in cartons from my supplier. Worked out fine enough, but.. Be aware each time the carton is handled, on truck , off truck, fork lift, hand jack, you will have damage to the corners of the pallets. Especially if they are overhanging. You'll also have some crushing if too many are on a pallet and there is freeboard space for the t-tops. Not much you can do about this, just be prepared for not having 100% useable cartons. Talk it all out before pulling the trigger. Shipping costs vs. bulk, Color of carton, How will you brand your carton, etc. I'll still reorder with cartons until I get a little purchasing power. I think there was a thread on purchasing cartons here at ADIforums. Good luck and let us know how it works out. Cheers, Bob

While looking at Vacuum process I came across this. http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5219 I think I'll stay where I am at.

My response to this is not based to extend this thread, but to be able to sleep at night. Don't do this! On so many levels it is wrong. Besides the legality and liability, consider the well being of your party guests and yourself. I suggest the alcohol you will produce is not beverage ready! That is what we do. Catagorically, what you will do is not a beer, wine or spirit. The process is not complete. Visit a local distillery / brewery (buy some product)and ask questions about why you should not do what you intend to do. Your guests are trusting you to offer up a safe and delicious concoction. Again, pick up a bottle of a reputable craft distilled product, go on-line and visit some distilleries websites, and speak with confidence about what you are serving. Also, please leave the bottle out, label visiable. As Jonathan recommends, learn brewing and wine making techniques, give some working hours to a local producer, grow into distilling. We all did. We will be here when the time is right and you are ready. Cheers, Bob

Thanks for the update Burton. Bob

Please add to the list: Ryan & Wood, Inc. 15 Great Republic Drive Gloucester, MA 01930 Bob Ryan Pres.

Hello Guy, We also use the Filter device from Lewis at Bavarian. Do you have a reliable supplier for the filter sheets? Ours came with Beko KD-10 & CP03S. Was that fine enough for you? Thanks, Bob

Coop, What hose did you use and what length? Does it make contact with the Pot? How about your agitator? Also, We are having problems with getting no condensate for the plates on the taller column. The clarifying column. The vapor runs up through to the stripping column where the deflagmator condenses for that column. We actually get only one plate active. 5th from the pot. Any comments, Thanks, Bob

Coop, Great! I've only just checked in here for the first time this week. We'll try the same adaption next opportunity. Any others have a comment? Bob

Bill, I spoke with two bottle guys from a supplier in Mexico at the ADI conferencethis year. I'll look up their names and report, although I think they were from Vitro. Bob

Good morning Coop, We have a 600 L , 12 plate , Bavarian-Holstein. My number is 978.281.2282 Bob

There are several out there who have participated in the change of their states laws to allow for craft distilling in a more agreeable environment. Is there a listing of these efforts and could we post their bill numbers? This would be for others to draw from if we were interested in drafting our own legislation? Also, a question for all, what elements would your "Dream Bill" have to ease the restrictions of ancient laws. Thanks, Bob

Just to add my thoughts, I have too much respect for those who went before to attach that title to myself. Never considered it. At 53 years there probably isn't enough time anyway. So my partner, Dave Wood and I will just chug along the path ahead and be proud of what we have chosen as a career. We'll be pleased to see you all at Louisville ADI conference. Bob Ryan Ryan & Wood Gloucester, MA