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Sorry, the photo didn't attach. Send me an email or call me at this number if you're interested. I also have the kettle/still for sale and an electric steam boiler.

highballdistillery@gmail.com

503-803-3989

I have a pump and hoses for sale for just this very thing. We operated a 300 gallon kettle/still and would move mash from the kettle to fermentor and then back using this setup (see photo).

Wakasha 25 PD pump w/ 3hp variable speed motor and Electronic variable speed drive (safetronics CV10) and remote control.

Includes three hoses:

1) approx 10 feet

2) approx 20 feet

3) 3 foot "super" hose from kettle to pump that can handle boiling alcohol.

I'm answering this at a remote computer. I can find the actual specs if you're interested. We paid over $5K for the pump and over $2K for the hoses, plus the variable speed drives. I'd let it all go for $3500. (We closed the facility and are producing our product at a neighboring distillery).

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We used a side-mounted column with our still. The kettle is 400 gallons and the column was a 6', 12" diameter, copper-packed column on 6' legs. With the condensor on top the entire thing stood about 15 ft. You can see pictures at highballdistillery.com. I'm actually trying to sell this setup. If anyone is interested, call 503-803-3989.

Are there any good alternatives to steam heat?

I'm looking at a site that doesn't have any natural gas service. How efficient is propane if it's used to fire a boiler? Are there electric boilers that would do the trick and what size still would I be limited to (ideally I would be using a 100-250 gallon still)?

I know Vendome has that little 30 gallon electric and I believe that they built an electric still for Corsair Artisan in Kentucky, but are there other options out there?

Will the heat up time be severely affected if steam is not used?

We used an electric steam boiler to fire a 350 gallon kettle/still. I've since closed up the DSP and moved production to a neighboring distillery. My boiler (and kettle/still) is for sale if you're interested. My number is 503-803-3989.

We are looking for a distillery to purchase. We will consider all production levels. If you have something that might be of interest please contact me with the details.

Would even consider a rectifying/bottling operation.

Thanks in advance!

We are selling our distillery setup in Portland, Oregon. 200 gallon batch system used to make organic vodka from scratch. I am switching production to private label at other facilities. Here is the main equipment list:

Still (used kettle, all else built new to our specification) $60,000

300 gal pot still with 12” diameter rectification column.

• Column has 8’ of copper “supper pack” random packing material.

• Steam jacketed Kettle rated to 100psi.

• 3 hp 22 RPM gear motor (3 phase 240) and Electronic variable speed drive (safetronics CV10)

• reflux condenser – shell and tube stainless condenser

• Product condenser – Whiskey Barrel w/ copper coil

• 8 thermocouples along column w/ computer controlled data logger.

ASKING: $30K

Boiler $13,745 (Purchased new)

72kW electric steam boiler system. Rated to 100 psi. Manufactured by Pacific Steam in 2007. Total hours of operation ~ 1320.

• Boiler pressure vessel

• Make up tank

• Blow down tank

• Return pump

ASKING: $8K

Chiller $7,900 (purchased new)

1.5 hp Glycol chiller from Pro chiller.

Total weeks of operation ~50.

• 70 gal glycol tank

• 1.5 hp compressor / heat exchanger

• chiller pump w/ thermostatic control

• process pump with thermostatic control $7,900

ASKING: $5K

PD Pump $4,325 (purchased used)

Wakasha 25 PD pump w/ 3hp variable speed motor and Electronic variable speed drive (safetronics CV10) and remote control.

ASKING: $2K

Heat Exchanger $1,500

Copper tube in tube heat exchanger. Four 9’ tubes. 1” inside tube with 1 ½” outside tube

ASKING: $1K

Grundy $2,145 (purchased used, then jacket added)

Glycol jacketed 7 bbl Grundy w/ top man-way

ASKING: $2K

Please call Mike at 503-803-3989 or email highballdistillery@gmail.com

Hi , I`m looking for an used vodka still to purchase it inmediately. It would be perfect if it is of 500 - 1000 liters capacity.

I hope to do business with someone here.

Luigiev

We are selling our apprx. 1000 liter vodka still. It is a steam-jacket kettle with agitator and copper-packed column. We use it to make Elemental Organic Vodka. We will be switching production of this product to another distillery. We are also selling the corresponding fermentating tank, boiler, chiller, heat exchanger, pump, and all hoses, tubing, etc. Basically the entire vodka distillery. Please call Mike at 503-803-3989 or email highballdistillery@gmail.com