![]() ![]() If this is the case check that the valve is fully open if it is and no steam is passing through it you can try capping the still but make certain the take off valve is fully open so that no pressure is built up within the still. Note 1: If you’re cleaning a Vapor Management (VM) still you may have trouble getting steam to pass through the take off valve. If you’re cleaning a reflux still there is no need to add packing material we are simply trying to clean the column and condenser at this point. You’ll want to do this either in your garage with a window open or outside as you will be producing quite a bit of moisture during the cleaning process. ![]() I personally like to leave the condenser turned off during this step as it allows acidic steam to fully clean the entire inside of your still and condenser. Step 3 : Turn On Your Still – Fire your still up and allow the vinegar to boil for 30 min or so. If your using a stove top or propane boiler a gallon should suffice. Step 2: Add Vinegar Solution To Boiler – Fill the boiler with a gallon or two of white vinegar making sure if you’re boiler has an internal element it is fully covered with vinegar, if it’s not add more vinegar. After you have soaked each part of your still for a few hours give the insides a light scrub with a long tube brush. Now give it a rinse out with warm water. Vinegar is considered a weak acid and does a fantastic job of cleaning copper. Step 1 : Soak the column – Using a 50/50 vinegar water solution soak the condenser, parrot and any other smaller parts in the vinegar solution for a few hours. If you follow these steps you’ll fully remove any contaminants from the inside of your distilling equipment.Ĭleaning Procedure For Newly Built Copper Pot or Column Still To make your life easier I’ve laid out 5 steps to follow when cleaning your home-made copper still. On top of that removing the flux, bit’s of solder and carbon deposits was next to impossible. The first time I built a still I struggled with cleaning the inside, trying to get a brush inside was very difficult. Before you start running your mash through your new still you’ll need to clean it. GLAD I MADE THE SWITCH TO YOUR COMPANY BEFORE I WASTED MY MONEY ON A LESSER QUALITY STILL.So you’ve successfully built your own copper still! Hopefully you were able to make use of one of the many home-made still plans I’ve posted. AND I KNOW I HAD A LOT OF THEM! THE STILL CAME IN 4 WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. THE FOLKS AT WHISKEY STILL PRO SHOP DID A GREAT JOB ANSWERING ALL MY QUESTIONS. I BOUGHT “TENNESSEE” FOR MY HUSBAND AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT AND HE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT.ĮRIN T. THEY ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS RIGHT AWAY AND WERE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THE HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE THIS COMPANY HAS. WHISKEY STILL PRO SHOP MADE MY BUYING EXPERIENCE A BREEZE. MY STILL ARRIVED NICELY PACKAGED (DENT FREE!) AND LOOKED BEAUTIFUL. THE MOMENT I OPENED MY DELIVERY, I KNEW THAT THIS STILL WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE REST. BOUGHT “VIRGINIA” TWO WEEKS AGO AND LOVE IT. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE I RECEIVED WAS FANTASTIC. THANK YOU FOR RESTORING MY FAITH IN STILL COMPANIES. I’M GOING TO TRY AND GET MY MONEY BACK SO I CAN GET THE 5 GALLON “VIRGINIA”. I WILL NEVER LOOK AT MY OLD STILL THE SAME AGAIN. WHEN I COMPARED MY OLD WHISKEY STILL FROM A COMPANY I SHALL NOT NAME, TO THE WHISKEY STILL PRO SHOP STILL, I WAS IN SHOCK.
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