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    Issues with a small equipment supplier

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    On 7/1/2018 at 4:53 PM, Southernhighlander said:

    I purchased a controller from Schnapp Stills about 6 years ago.  I was looking for someone to build panels for me at the time and since he was here in MO I ordered a panel from him so that I could test it.  When I received it, most of the wires were either disconnected or loose.  When I contacted him and sent a picture asking which wires went where he said you bought it, its yours now.  I ended up trashing the controller.  All of the components were garbage.  It was the worst POS controller that I have ever seen.  

    Here is something else.  Jason Schnapp is running a scam on the ADI forum.  Please see the below where he pretended to be his own customers and gave himself a couple of reviews.  I think  he needs to be removed from ADI.    I guess he forgot that he did that and came out as himself using the same Avatar.  It's like one of those stories about stupid criminals.  What a dumbass!   

     

     

    If your are looking for controllers, I can build you controllers. Just let me know.

    Continuous Columns: Where do I start??

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    I Build Continuous stills also. www.redbootstills.com  One of the things to think about when choosing the size of a unit is all the other parts. Like the size of the chiller, the size of the boiler, collection tank, collection piping, size of water lines, ect........

    I just finished up a continuous still here in Iowa (just down the street). That is 30' tall, 18" column, insulated - OD=28', 6" sight port on every plate, massive confessor and pre-heater, simple digital controls, LED lights. This unit will input 8-17 gpm , that is its operating envelope. 

    Everything is designed and run in a computer model before any stainless is cut.

    Anyways, the unit must be sized for what you are doing and what you have, and your budget. Just because someone can make a unit that can process 20 gpm does not mean you need it, or can you afford a boiler and chiller upgrade??? The other thing is you will have to have enough mash to justify even turning it on. Some of the bigger units I build for people will not even be used unless they have 2000-3000 gallons of mash. The smaller units only need a couple hundred gallons. 

    Another foundation of all of this is customer support, and training.

    Also, on thing to beware of is controls and extras. I know for a fact one of the companys listed on here for whom I will not say, will sell you a continuous still, but the controls to run it are not included, you have to go somewhere outside of the company that made it to get the controls. I ran one of there units personally.

    Long story short, Continuous stills are amazing. You can expand your capacity by adding one to your equipment. But you must choose the right size. Make sure you can get the right customer support. You must get the right training. Get the right controls. And over all feel good with the selection you make.

     

    Dephleg, column temp probe

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    23 hours ago, nabtastic said:

    Hi all,

    I'm looking for a thermowell and digital temp probe for our Artisan Still dephleg water and column temps.  The unit is going to Swede's distillery control box.  I think it's a 24v, 3-wire signal.   This is a replacement unit - the original came with the still and has a sticker for model #, mfc, etc but doesn't actually have a model # or mfc or anything else..

    Thanks in advance.  I can add pictures of the unit later if needed.

    probably a 3-wire RTD sensor. super easy to get and cheap.

    Continuous Stills out of IOWA

    in General Discussion

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    We just finished up the continuous still install here in Iowa. A little over 30' tall , and 28" DIA, 21 trays.  I was running it at 15 GPM input, I could have went faster, about 17-20 gpm easy. 

    We are the kings of continuous stills, and for the price we charge you get a lot more equipment, and customer service than the you ever could from the "other" guys.

    Drop me a line anytime. 515-559-4879 Joseph@dehnerdistillery.com

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    Big Fish?

    in General Discussion

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    On 6/9/2018 at 3:03 PM, jessicajlemmon said:

    Checking in to see if anyone has had experience (good or bad) with Big Fish as a retailer for their spirits. They've been hitting us hot and heavy with solicitations and per their website I see a lot of familiar names listed. https://www.bfspirits.com

    Legit? Scam? Somewhere in between? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

     

    -J

    We also have been hit up by them. I have not signed up with them, and don't think i will.

    Still agitator

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    On 2/18/2018 at 8:57 PM, Southernhighlander said:

    Good choice Dehner.  We should be a Brawn Vendor by the end of next week.  Their line will be added to our other options.

    Well you got it right, If you can't beat them, Join them.....

    Now you can sell a great  mixer. A step in the right direction. You will see no call backs now. You will loads of free time.

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