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  1. Greenfield
    Hey @Patio29Dadio It is very likely your temperature. I use these 1.5" flexible impeller pumps daily and every time I use it for hot water the impellers get destroyed. I know they offer EPDM versions that can handle higher temps, (140F) should be fine for the higher temp rated ones. Check your manufacturer, they should have EPDM ones avail. careful going hotter than 140 though cause even they will degrade quicker with high temps. I Use my rubber impeller for cold pumps only, and a centrifugal for hot water transfer. Hope that helps, Cheers,
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    Hey Joseph, Old post here but I am curious, are you willing to share how you manage to yield 22-24% abv? What grain ratio are you using? are you adding adjuncts? Thanks,
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    Hey Mosaic, Distillate tastes great. It is very neutral tasting, and if carbon filtered, tastes like a perfectly fine vodka. I am using 100% grain base. I could probably get a higher proof if I ran an additional distillation, but we don't sell vodka so I have never had the need.
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    I have have a 20 plate Kothe and highest ive distilled to date is 94-95%. anything above 95 is very difficult.
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    bump
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    I used to have a very similar set up and the scorch is 110% a result of the electric coil. When people ask me about small sale distilling, I always recommend using a grain out procedure when the heating source is either an electric coil or direct fire burner. I even spent hours building a custom agitator for my 100L electric still and was still left with a scorching flavour. Only with a jacketed pot can you achieve non-scorched grain in distillation. Hope this helps, Cheers.
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    Hey @bcoutts, Yes It is still available. Please DM me if you would like to talk more about it. Thanks!
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    Hey Airman, Up here in Ontario we only need to grow 50% of our own grains to remain classified as a farm practice. We did not have to prove it though, we just told the local township we would. Im assuming that once you're up and running, it is highly unlikely they will come in and check in on you. I would suggest building a case to prove that you will grow 80% of grain and then once your project is complete, grow whichever amount you please. From my experience, local municipalities etc. only maintain there interests until the project is completed. Once final inspections are completed, Their responsibilities end.
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    sounds good Ill look for it.
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    Hello, I built this beautiful counter flow heat exchanger last year. It consists of 4, 10' lengths that all mount on a nice low profile cart. Each tube consists of 1.5" inner tube, withe 2" outer tube. Each section is connected with 1.5" sanitary connections. Outer shell has 3/4" FNPT connections for cooling water or glycol. Please DM if interested, looking to get $3000 CDN +freight for it. The exchanger is located in Ayr, Ontario. Canada I do not use it anymore because I have been able to get sufficient cooling times on my tank jacket with agitation. Thanks,
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    @Sudzie I agree with what bluestar commented above. Both manufacturers likely use different oak, and I am using BM for 30 gal, and ISC for 53 so the size difference alone causes different flavours between the two. Whether one is better than the other, that is up to everyones unique taste buds to decide! I am happy with both manufactures though. but easy to deal with and quick turn around times lately.
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    They make very good barrels, I use mostly 30 gallons from them and am happy I use ISC for 53 gallons, their prices are good ATM
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    Yeah that is what I am thinking @JNorris. The natural memory of the thicker stock is pulling back before the adhesive has time to fully cure. Who is popular in semiautomated label applicators for rolled label stock? Thanks,
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    Hello, I am having issues with my self adhesive labels lifting around the edges. I was wondering if a semi automated hot glue label applicator would be worth the investment. Does anyone have any label application advice? maybe some good manufacturers? My bottles are round and have a very simple label, but the catch is they are individual sheet labels because I am using a fancy card stock. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks,
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    Also depends if you are directly macerating your botanicals prior to distillation vs. vapour infusion. Having botanicals directly in the pot will leave more oils behind once run is complete
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    I run Gin and Whiskey through the same still frequently. Depends on your still though. Since our whiskey doesn't travel through our rectification columns, a sufficient cleaning of the pot is all that is necessary. I like to clean thoroughly and then to be safe, do a couple stripping runs between finishing runs (gin or whiskey) to help 'push' any residual flavours through. since it is a stripping run, and residual flavours (if there are any) will be long gone once those low wines are distilled again.
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    Hey Jeff, I personally have been adding my rye and corn at the same time (approx 58C) I hold it here for a short period of time where my viscosity enzyme will have time to act. I then take both grains up to near boiling and then cool to yeast temp. The only grain I add on the way down to yeast temp is the malted barley. I add this after so I don't denature the enzymes in the malt. I have tried adding rye later in the process, But since it is unmalted (and I am using added enzymes anyways) I haven't noticed a difference in yield. So to save time, I just add corn and rye at the same time. Hope this helps.
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    Hey @PeteB not a problem, from my understanding, back in the day, a bushel was a set volume of 8 gallons. At one time, grain products were simply counted in bushels by literally filling bushels to the brim of whichever grain they were selling/buying. nowadays, since grain is processed in different ways, and traded in many different forms, a bushel has taken on a set weight depending on which grain. Im assuming this was developed by taking an actual bushel, filling it to the brim with corn, and then weighing that grain. This was then repeated with other grains which is why the weight varies. Now, if youhave 56 lbs of corn, if its un-milled it may take up 8 gallons of space, but then if it were turned into flour, the packing factor would increase thus occupying a smaller space... but you still have a bushel! Hope this helps. As for higher bushel weights having higher yields? I guess that purely comes down to an available starch:lb ratio for the specific grain in question.
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    Hello @PeteB Yes I apologize for all the different units. Confusion stems from me being in Canada and typically using the metric system, and most of the fine gents here providing help from elsewhere (assuming mostly U.S). I only flip flopped back and forth to save people from having to convert outside of this forum, which is the least I could do considering the help they've given me. Beer gallons was a new term to me as well, but now that I know it, it is a good quick check reference for grain to water ratio. Thanks
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    So I ran the numbers, and It seems to be looking pretty good! Let me know if this does or doesnt make sense. Based on your guys' help: I am using 422USG water with approx 17.49 bushels of grain. This works out to be 24 beer gallons. For arguments sake, lets assume 5PG/bushel possible which means a theoretical yield would be 87.5 PG (5*17.49) From this batch, I got 370KG (815lb) of 40% low wines, which I cut at appx 15% abv. This equates to 396.15L at 40%, or 158 LAA. 158 LAA = 41.74 USG absolute (GAA) = 83.78 PG. If this is correct, and since some alcohol was left in the wash as well, my yield isnt too far off! Thanks
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    Hey @Roger I'm sorry..., PG per bushel? what do you mean by that ? Thanks
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    @Roger Hey Roger, looking at appx 2000L (528 USG) I was doing efficiency calcs and even with 100% efficiency down to FG of 1, fermentation ABV would be around 9-9.5%. Im thinking that I'm on the right track.... just now questioning what a realistic ABV is for an all grain bourbon mash. Any idea what is typical yield for pound of grain? Thanks
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    Ok so all done, from 2000L mash I yielded 396.18L of Low wines at 40%ABV. This back calculates to about 8% ABV after fermentation.... Still seems a little low This batch I mashed at pH of 5.5, added malt at 150F, and fermented at a cooler temp of 82F as opposed to 90F. Not too sure where I can make more improvements Thanks
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    Alright Folks, todays the day! Already began stripping half of the mash, Ill have results for yield at the end of the day! ...looking promising though!
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    what formulas are you folks referring to? I currently take a gravity reading with a brewing refractometer that has a gravity scale right on it. Are you guys suggesting that the reading on the instrument is incorrect because it is intended for lautered beers? (im grain in) Thanks
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