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ventilation for pot still and sizing pressure release valve
Williamsburg Distillery replied to pogriallais's topic in Safety
Pete, Correct, our valve is on the steam jacket and not on the pot -
Bulk Tank to Mash Tun conversion ideas?
Williamsburg Distillery replied to jessicajlemmon's topic in Equipment
Im heating 150 gallons of h2o in about an hour to hour and a half with 7 - 5,500 elements. Covered the outside of my tank with spray foam insulation, helped tremendously. I tried an adjustable element placed in the mash, it scourched the grain. Cooking corn inside your tank IMHO will not work unless you double wall it. Gravity feed will be a disaster (take a long time to drain) if cooked corn is in it. Hope this helped- 16 replies
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rtshfd I'm looking into ordering the 2 inch FIP. Has it worked out for you so far? Are you moving grain? Cheers,
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We use Square, so far so good. Easy setup and easy to use. The one thing we haven't done yet is figure out a way to link inventory with the shop and online sales.
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Expected price of bulk grains, Molasses and sugar
Williamsburg Distillery replied to FernandoP's topic in Beginners
If you can find a local farmer it might help with the price and also the community tends to like that you are supporting them. -
ventilation for pot still and sizing pressure release valve
Williamsburg Distillery replied to pogriallais's topic in Safety
Pog, Also we installed floor vents in our control room were we store spirits similar to the picture above from falling rock. As Glisade said, explosion proof motors. -
ventilation for pot still and sizing pressure release valve
Williamsburg Distillery replied to pogriallais's topic in Safety
Our State fire code guy had us install exhaust vans above the still. Don't ask why since you already know that alcohol vapor is heavier than air. I haven't seen one installed in other distilleries but that doesn't make it right or wrong. I believe it depends on the inspector. Our fire and building inspector was fine with 15 psi relief valves. (jacketed still) You can get them at your local plumbing shops. I haven't seen one on a pot still, again with apparently packing columns to much or overfilling the pots can happen, then you will have a major issue. But i would get with your local and state fire code. -
Pete, John If you were to place a pressure relief valve on the column would you place it on the very bottom of the column just above the pot? If someone packed their column to much or a puking situation developed it would have a chance to rupture for sure. Our water supply for the deflag comes from one source, i can reroute it in different directions, mash, condenser ect..or shut off the deflag. Having the relief valve on the outlet side of the deflag allows for pressure to escape just in case i forget to open the other end to allow the water to go to the holding tank. It reminds and works 2 ways, reminds me if i don't have the valves open properly the relieve will open and the cooling water will spill on the floor, or allowing the water in the deflag to escape once the system is closed off.
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Pete, Nothing on the condenser, no need its open to the parrot. If there is a reason that you might think i need one im all ears. I just dont see why since the whole column would need to clog. See above for the deflag, i use valves for water adjustments and if one gets shut off it allows the vapor to escape.
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We use a 15psi relief valve, one on the jacket and one on the exit water for the deflag.
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What did you end up getting? I'm in the need for a small economical system. Just emailed him.
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I dont have a picture, but all I did was take a milk carton and built a wood insert. Cut holes to slide 1 1/2 PVC pipes, capped both ends, placed some foam in the bottom for protection. Works great, not the prettiest but very effective and it protect them.
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Required TTB Barrel Markings and tax
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Federal Gov't
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Good morning, I'm trying to find in the CFR what is required on the barrels after they are filled. Does the tax get paid while it ages or after the barrel is emptied for bottling? Thanks
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Ask your label and bottle company. Sometimes they might know a local distributor that can help.
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Does anyone have experience with Glass Columns?
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Modernist's topic in Equipment
x2 Larry @ SD has been great to work with. Outstanding service. -
Measuring the volume of spirits
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Beginners
Hi Pete From my understanding and talking to TTB as long as I measure no less than 10 gallons a scale that is tested by weight and measures biannually it can weight it in tenths of pounds. If I measure less than 10 gallons the scale must weight it in pounds and ounces. Does that sound right? Cheers Mike -
Measuring the volume of spirits
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Beginners
http://primeusascales.com model number prime 3300 -
Measuring the volume of spirits
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Beginners
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Measuring the volume of spirits
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Beginners
Thank you Dunbar that puts things into perspective. I think I have made a decision on a scale and would like to see what you all think. It’s a floor scale from USA scale Four high quality load cells to ensure that the unit is completely accurate Designed for impacts and rugged use without worrying about damaging the scale Large deck measures all diamond plated steel non-‐slip Large 2” LED display Equipped with a rechargeable battery as well as a 20 ft Steel braided cable Tare function covers this versatile unit’s full capacity range. Counting function enables workers to focus fully on the job at hand NTEP Approved (Legal for trade) Plate Thickness: 1/4” Diamond Steel Weighing Modes: LB / KG Capacity: 500 x 0.1 lb or 1,000 x 0.2 lb Accuracy: 0.1 lb or 0.2 lb Overload Protection: 100% OL Platform Height: 3.5” H Warranty: 5Year Manufacture Warranty on base; 1 Year Manufacture Warranty on electronics. Cheers, Mike -
Measuring the volume of spirits
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Beginners
Thank all of you for your help. -
Measuring the volume of spirits
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Beginners
Thank you, any suggestions on a digital scale? -
Measuring the volume of spirits
Williamsburg Distillery replied to Williamsburg Distillery's topic in Beginners
Thanks Matt, i know i read somewhere were you can keep track by volume. What do most of you do to keep track of the spirits prior to bottling? Does this fit the legal requirements for tax purposes measuring by volume once it leaves bond? 27CFR30.52 Procedure for measurement of cased spirits. Where the quantity of spirits in a case is to be determined by volume, such determination shall be made by ascertaining the contents of one bottle in the case and multiplying that figure by the number of bottles in the case. For cases containing bottles filled according to the metric system of measure, the quantity determined shall be converted to wine gallons, as provided in § 19.722 of this chapter. The wine gallons of spirits thus determined for one case may then be multiplied by the number of cases containing spirits at the same proof when determining the quantity of spirits for more than one case. The proof gallons of spirits in cases shall be determined by multiplying the wine gallons by the proof (divided by 100). Cheers, Mike