Reflux columns for producing 190 proof ethanol

[Tattered Old Graywolf]

Hi ya'll, a follow up to my article on producing ethanol from scratch, demonstrating the easy way to 95% 190 proof purity.

https://graywolfslair.com/index.php...uxing-columns-for-producing-190-proof-ethanol

 

[ROSTERMAN]

Man I Love it
Makes my Penise Hard LOL

 

[Weirdscenes]

Hi ya'll, a follow up to my article on producing ethanol from scratch, demonstrating the easy way to 95% 190 proof purity.

https://graywolfslair.com/index.php...uxing-columns-for-producing-190-proof-ethanol

lovely & excellent pics

 

[Bubba]

I just ordered an eight gallon stainless steel milk can boiler with 2" fitting. I'll get this thing up and running for some 190 proof.

Bubba

 

[Tattered Old Graywolf]

I just ordered an eight gallon stainless steel milk can boiler with 2" fitting. I'll get this thing up and running for some 190 proof.

Bubba

Which 2" fitting does it use?

 

[ROSTERMAN]

Which 2" fitting does it use?

I have SS beer kegs
I just have to rip the ball valve out and it will be ready to clamp a tower on
I was wondering do I need the temp/gauge in the barrel as well or just in the tower?

 

[Bubba]

Which 2" fitting does it use?

It's from "Moonshine Distillers"

https://moonshinedistiller.com/stainless-steel-milk-can-boiler-8-gallon/
I guess a 2" tri-clamp
Bubba

 

[Tattered Old Graywolf]

I have SS beer kegs
I just have to rip the ball valve out and it will be ready to clamp a tower on
I was wondering do I need the temp/gauge in the barrel as well or just in the tower?

Only in the head to monitor vapor temperature, but I monitor both the pot and the head temperatures.

 

[Bubba]

It is supposed to be delivered tomorrow, I just ordered it, that was fast!

Bubba

 

[Bubba]

Only in the head to monitor vapor temperature, but I monitor both the pot and the head temperatures.

I thought I would as well, I guess the pot has to get so hot for the head temp to be right, I just wanna know!

Bubba

 

[Tattered Old Graywolf]

It's from "Moonshine Distillers"

https://moonshinedistiller.com/stainless-steel-milk-can-boiler-8-gallon/
Bubba

That would be a 2" Triclamp, which is the same thing that I used. I used a PTFE screened gasket for the bottom and top of the column and hinged clamps are strong enough for this application. I used 2" closed cell foam pipe insulation on the column.

 

[ROSTERMAN]

It's from "Moonshine Distillers"

https://moonshinedistiller.com/stainless-steel-milk-can-boiler-8-gallon/
I guess a 2" tri-clamp
Bubba

Nice one Do you have a tower already?
How tall is yours

 

[Bubba]

Say, will a copper column work as well? I thought I would duplicate the collumn height you used and stuff it with copper material they sell for the purpose.

Bubba

 

[Tattered Old Graywolf]

I thought I would as well, I guess the pot has to get so hot for the head temp to be right, I just wanna know!

Bubba

Here is where I have my thermocouples custom made: [email protected]

Good product and outstanding service.

 

[ROSTERMAN]

Say, will a copper column work as well? I thought I would duplicate the collumn height you used and stuff it with copper material they sell for the purpose.

Bubba

I want your plans and Mat list when you are finished please

 

[Bubba]

Nice one Do you have a tower already?
How tall is yours

No, Originally I was doing a pot still, but I want the taller collumn for the 190.

Bubba

 

[Tattered Old Graywolf]

Say, will a copper column work as well? I thought I would duplicate the collumn height you used and stuff it with copper material they sell for the purpose.

Bubba

Copper works fine and has the advantage of helping remove any sulfur compounds. You can also use copper wool rather than stainless turnings in the packed column.

Also check out Raschig rings.

 

[Bubba]

I want your plans and Mat list when you are finished please

If you mean me, so far I have assembled and soldered a 4 ft Liebig tube from 1/2 inch copper tube inside 1 inch, it's been waiting a while. This isa good winter project!

Bubba

 

[ROSTERMAN]

No, Originally I was doing a pot still, but I want the taller collumn for the 190.

Bubba

Take lots of pics and maybe do a thread , Im for one am very interested to see it work
I too want to build one but I need plans now

 

[Bubba]

Take lots of pics and maybe do a thread , Im for one am very interested to see it work
I too want to build one but I need plans now

That's cool checkout the craft distilling forums.... Just like here, but about moonshine.
I will show what I come up with.



Get yer shine on!
Bubba