Hugote Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Hi from Italy, We're in the process to open a small artisan distillery in Sicily, Italy. After considering all our possibilities we decided to use propane to fired our still, we're in a rural area so natural gas wasn't an option, electricity is too expensive. We haven't purchased our still yet and we have 2 possible solutions: 1. Oil Baine Marie pot still heated by a propane burner 2. Steam jacketed pot still fired by a propane steam boiler. My question is regarding the steam boiler, it MUST be a LOW-PRESSURE steam boiler? Thanks Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Beaver Distillery Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Hugo We use propane as our fuel source, too. Recommend, steam jacketed and low-pressure boiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugote Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Golden Beaver Distillery said: Hugo We use propane as our fuel source, too. Recommend, steam jacketed and low-pressure boiler. Thank you so much for the advise. What I'd like to understand is why LOW PRESSURE; safety? performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAndy Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 What will you make at the distillery? If you will make grappa or fruit brandy there is a large advantage to a bain marie still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugote Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, JustAndy said: What will you make at the distillery? If you will make grappa or fruit brandy there is a large advantage to a bain marie still. Hi Andy, we'll produce grappa but not as a main product. We'll start producing a Gin with local botanicals (Sicily produce if not the best one of the best citrus fruits in the world), but our flagship product will be fresh juice sugarcane Rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavydane Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Kind of in the same kind of predicament. What is considered low pressure if using steam? Thinking of mowing away from electric elements to steam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK2 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 15 psi or below is considered low pressure. I used to work with high pressure steam, there were a lot more regulations, inspections, and oversight. Our low pressure boilers still require the state fire marshal to inspect every 2 years. Here is what google found for me: https://www.aesteiron.com/blog/constructional-difference-between-low-and-high-pressure-boiler.html Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugote Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Thank you Adam, all clear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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