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"hi im new to this forum. i was going to build a new still and was wondering if
using a aluminium pot was ok .i will be making a copper column reflux head.
any info or opinions would be
helpful
thanks"
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The aluminum will pit very quickly. The service life of an aluminum boiler can be limited to just a hand full of runs as the boiler contents can be corrosive. Best to start with SS orou'll just be spending directly to the trash Heep.
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" Originally Posted by: celtic33  hi im new to this forum. i was going to build a new still and [SIZE=""6""]was wondering if
using a aluminium pot was ok [/SIZE].i will be making a copper column reflux head.
any info or opinions would be
helpful
thanks [SIZE=""7""]NO[/SIZE]  :" |
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"I agree. I use aluminum for mashing only, then transfer to fermenter. I never allow alcohol to touch anything but stainless steel during distillation.
alcohol + aluminum = bad"
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"Would a aluminum pot be ok for heating a mash to break up starch. Ive always read no aluminum because it flakes. Ive spent way over my budget and cant afford another stainless pot especially one that holds 8-10 gallons. I have crawfish pot that is perfect but....
To be able to use that as my mash tun(wouldnt use it to ferment)would be perfect. Any info appreciated."
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" Originally Posted by: Squinch Would a aluminum pot be ok for heating a mash to break up starch. Ive always read no aluminum because it flakes. Ive spent way over my budget and cant afford another stainless pot especially one that holds 8-10 gallons. I have crawfish pot that is perfect but....
To be able to use that as my mash tun(wouldnt use it to ferment)would be perfect. Any info appreciated. It would be okay to cook mash in it, just dot use it for a boiler on ur still" |
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I agree with Bayou-Ruler. I use a huge aluminum (fish boil) pot to do my mashes on an open burner outside. Once cooled and converted I dump it into the fermenter. But I never let it sit in aluminum for very long. It works fine for me this way.
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"Thanks, i have another question. I used flaked corn on my try with a grain(and 6 row barley) and fermented on the grain. Afterwords, straining was a big problem. The flake corn was like a gel sponge that almost refused to give up any liquid. Is it easier to seperate before fermenting and after or is this just something that has to be dealt with?
I will have to say that got about 2 1/4 quarts at about an average 130 proof. sweet and flavorful. I had no confidence when I began my run and figured I Blew fermenting on grain.
FYI, I have a 40 inch reflux column and a 13 gallon milk can(hillbilly stills, great quality and nice features) Put four rolls of copper packing on first run and got about 180 proof with a sugar wash. 2nd run was flaked corn and I put only 2 rolls in and started run at about 150 proof. Stopped when smell changed. Proof was down to 110 or so. Noticed a little bit of cloudiness.
thanks again."
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Originally Posted by: Squinch Thanks, i have another question. I used flaked corn on my try with a grain(and 6 row barley) and fermented on the grain. Afterwords, straining was a big problem. The flake corn was like a gel sponge that almost refused to give up any liquid. Is it easier to seperate before fermenting and after or is this just something that has to be dealt with?
. Try putting a piece of screen around the bottom of a racking Cain and rack off the beer. And yes im talkin about the type of screen like a window screen. |
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