bluestar Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 By the way, while 7kW should be fine for driving the column, that will mean a very long heat up for the initial fill. You want something more like 20kW to allow you to get to a boil in one hour versus 3 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViolentBlue Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 in the midst of redesigning the column on this, going with a single large bubble cap rather than multiple smaller ones. this allows for more fluid retention per plate, which should in turn make it less "twitchy" to changes. I've considered incresing the column size to 8" at the same time, but this increases the cost much more. I think I'll build one in the 6" first and see it run before I consider the 8". as soon as the factory as back from New Years break (yes they all vacation at the same time) I'm going to have one built for a demo unit, to be displayed at the ADI conference in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViolentBlue Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 This unit is being built right now, here is the final specs -60 gallon Charge Capacity, 304 stainless boiler -Bain Marie (propalene glycol or food grade oil can be used as well) -electric heat (60 amp 220v service required) -8" diameter 4 plate copper column -Agitator (2hp 220v) -Solid state control system Final Price: $16200 turn Key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm please send me the details, would like to order one. appmtnspirits@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViolentBlue Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 The prototype will be for sale once the conference is over. it will be on display at the trade show. Mash I dropped you an email. we'll chat further I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I love my new still, see thru column is going to be very cool. Great meeting you guys, follow my progress on Appalachian Mountain Spirits on facebook. You'll see her set up in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViolentBlue Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 was good meeting you too. would love to see some pictures once its up and running. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paclawyer Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Steve, cant tell from the thread. Was the still sold? PAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViolentBlue Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 yes, the prototype is heading to Texas to make whiskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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