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Hey yall :) Just wanted to stop by and say hello. Purchased a kit set up the other day and eagerly awaiting and researching before it comes. I remember reading somewhere that Brewhaus is in the middle of a move so it may take a bit to get it, no biggie tho, gives me time to get more knowledge :)
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We moved a little over a year ago. Not doing that again! 
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"Welcome DuChesne, i am waiting on mine also. what did you order.
looks like we ar neighbors."
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Hi DuChesne,
Welcome to the forum. What type uf rig did you go with. Lots of helpful people on the forum. If you have any quesions just ask.
Maddawgs
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I ordered the PSII high capacity with 15 gal kettle and a gold fermenting kit. Got plenty of muscadines and scupinines planted all around here, figured might as well make wine too :) I wish they would go ahead and process the order hehe. Anyone know about how long it will take to get it?
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Heya DuChesne.. Give them some time and they'll get back to you...It took a while ( A few weeks - they had to wait on parts) for me to get my PS II, but they were really nice people and I enjoyed meeting with them and chatting (live close enough to drive over and pick mine up when it was ready). Everyday folks running a business - But they's only so many people and if business is boomin, well, it just takes longer. I took to reading while I waited - Been reading ever since and I've had my PS II for over a year...  |
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Hi DuChesne,
Welcome to the forum. I also have the PSII HC with the 15g kettle on order. They are out of the kettles, I ordered mine on the 4th of Feb. and they gave me a eta date of 04/30/13 as to when they will be getting them in. I ordered mine with two 2" long weld tri-clamp ferrule coupling's welded to the kettle for a heating element and a drain so it's going to be a few weeks after that before I will see it. How are you planning to heat your kettle? If you might use a water heater element or two you should have them install the fittings before they send it to you. I went with the 2" tri clamp fittings but most people on here go with 1" ntp threaded coupling's... They do nice work and put out an excellent product so like everything else in this hobby have patience it will be worth the wait...
Captinjack
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"Hi DuChesne,
I ordered the same as you, I had the 2 NPT fittings welded in, also an APRIL 30 ETA.
I have access to lots of pears, so I will try something with those this year."
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Originally Posted by: DuChesne  I ordered the PSII high capacity with 15 gal kettle and a gold fermenting kit. Got plenty of muscadines and scupinines planted all around here, figured might as well make wine too :) I wish they would go ahead and process the order hehe. Anyone know about how long it will take to get it? Hi DuChesne, Great choice. I have the same setup with two internal heating elements. We grow peaches, pears, blueberries, strawberries, and rasberries at the house so next fall should be interesting at the still. Rick and his crew at brewhaus are getting so busy that they are selling out stock faster than thier suppliers can get it to them. I think order time is out to late April or early May. That is actually great news for a "made in America" company and our hobby. Rick and his crew do a great job and it is worth the wait. I took the backlog time and got my shop ready and stocked up on supplies. You may be tempted to say the hell with it and buy one of the stills on feebay but you'll be wasting your cash on junk. Hope this helps you out. Maddawgs
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Oh yea its no biggie on the wait, got alot of researching to do before I even attempt to run it :) I plan on using a propane burner to heat it, easier to regulate the heat that way, at least to me. Also have a 35 gal plastic pickle barrel I plan on turning into a fermenter. Figure I can use a 100 gal aquarium heater dangling from the center of the lid, with a airlock put in as well. Wrap it up with water heater insulation and I believe it should do nicely, could always put a heating pad under it for heat as well.
Now as for a cooker, I figure the easier route would be to get a stainless steel keg and cut the center out, or if I luck up and find one of those old 3 leg iron pots at a flea market or something that would work as well. I could always use the kettle to cook in and toss that into the fermenter but Id really hate to do that.
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Originally Posted by: DuChesne get a stainless steel keg and cut the center out Are you planning to pot-still or do otherwise (reflux or fractionating column)? If pot-stilling, you might leave the keg intact and just attach a sanitary fitting to it. Makes it easier to seal the keg (no leaks). On the other hand, a keg is really hard to clean with that small opening. I KNOW! But after my water run and vinegar run, it was as clean as a NEW whistle.
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Oh no, Im just gonna use the keg to heat the mash and all up before fermentation, then put it into the still for distilling. I remember my uncles saying they never done it like that, I figure they probably just made sugar shine or so. I know they would pour whole corn and water over in a barrel and let it set for a few days until it malted sometimes, then add more water, sugar and yeast and let that ferment.
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