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How often do you change the copper packing in the tower. and what still would be the best for a newbe like me,will the psII high capacity be to complicated for a newbe I dont want to buy a starter then a more advanced unit
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The PSII High Capacity would be a great way to start since no upgrade is necessary and it's as simple as it gets. The copper mesh, depending on what you are doing, with it running in pot still mode I put in 2 plugs, in reflux you pack it all the way to the top. After a run I rinse them off and throw them in the dishwasher. I've been using the same mesh for a couple of years now.
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Speaking of paking the 3 inch tower. Does anyone have a measurement of how long a strip of copper mesh is used so when it is rolled up. it fits the diameter correctly.:)
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"Hi Scotty, Originally Posted by: scotty  Speaking of paking the 3 inch tower. Does anyone have a measurement of how long a strip of copper mesh is used so when it is rolled up. it fits the diameter correctly.:) The manual calls for 10 - 11 feet. I cut mine at exactly 10 feet and they were snug enough to stay in place. I had to re-roll a few plugs when I rolled them too tight. Regards, --JB"
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"Thanks JB---------------------------  Originally Posted by: John Barleycorn Hi Scotty,
The manual calls for 10 - 11 feet. I cut mine at exactly 10 feet and they were snug enough to stay in place. I had to re-roll a few plugs when I rolled them too tight.
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"Does your mesh stay the color of copper after you treat it wit the rinse and wash??? I never was that fussy but it certaintly sounds like a proper way to handle the mesh.. Mine turns grey after 1 use and i also rinse imidiately. :):) Originally Posted by: div4gold The PSII High Capacity would be a great way to start since no upgrade is necessary and it's as simple as it gets. The copper mesh, depending on what you are doing, with it running in pot still mode I put in 2 plugs, in reflux you pack it all the way to the top. After a run I rinse them off and throw them in the dishwasher. I've been using the same mesh for a couple of years now. "
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" Originally Posted by: scotty Does your mesh stay the color of copper after you treat it wit the rinse and wash???
I never was that fussy but it certaintly sounds like a proper way to handle the mesh.. Mine turns grey after 1 use and i also rinse imidiately. :):) Soakem in table spoon of citric acid and 1 gallon of water for 30min - 1 hour, then rinse with baking soda water and the look brand new........................  " |
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" Originally Posted by: scotty Does your mesh stay the color of copper after you treat it wit the rinse and wash???
I never was that fussy but it certaintly sounds like a proper way to handle the mesh.. Mine turns grey after 1 use and i also rinse imidiately. :):) Yeah, they change color but that doesn't hurt their ability to capture the sulfides."
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---------------------Thanks D4G :)
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" Originally Posted by: Bayou-Ruler Soakem in table spoon of citric acid and 1 gallon of water for 30min - 1 hour, then rinse with baking soda water and the look brand new........................ I must have over looke this post BR. Ill try that method because it will force me to attend to the still imidiately after i use it. It may not be necessary but i am a fanatic about my hobbies. I have been developing lazy habits lately.  "
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" Originally Posted by: scotty I must have over looke this post BR. Ill try that method because it will force me to attend to the still imidiately after i use it. It may not be necessary but i am a fanatic about my hobbies. I have been developing lazy habits lately. Well Scotty, honestly the consensus among most experienced home distillers is that in fact the mesh in a packed columns needs nothing more than a hot water back wash with plain water down the column after a run. Then just hang the column with the packing inside and allow it to drain and dry. Absent puking there is no benefit from removing the packing and thoroughly cleaning it after every single run, least that's the consensus. As analytical as this hobby is it is very easy to over Analyze some aspects of it.:)" |
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Fellas, I too am of the leave it and just back rinse the tower mentallity. I have removed them but just got lazy and found no real diff in the finished product. I put 3 mesh packs in my tower about 6-7 inches apart -- in my mind it kinda acts likes plates if you can imagine it. After awhile I will remove them and squeeze them and squish them around under the hose just to knock off the grit but thats just me.
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I also just rinse with hot water, right after stilling so nothing gets a chance to get happy on it.
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