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Offline harris6913  
#1 Posted : Saturday, January 04, 2014 5:21:16 PM(UTC)
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Hey there, new to distilling, new to the forum. Wanting to learn the basics of running pure ole white lightning. Also looking for a good still bout 20 gal.
Offline Hokey  
#2 Posted : Sunday, January 05, 2014 4:21:34 AM(UTC)
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Welcome harris, Lots of good info here. Be prepared to read a lot then ask questions if you can not find the answer. A 20 gal is pretty lg for the average hobbiest but to each his own. If your looking to make White Lightning your probably looking for a pot still. There are great designs out there and on the Brewhaus.com web site. This is a great hobby but not to be taken lightly. Safety first. Have fun and "Don't tell, Don't sell"
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#3 Posted : Sunday, January 05, 2014 12:00:35 PM(UTC)
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Sorry that was a typo meant 10 gal still. Im debating on using a thump keg and noticed that was a hot topic at sometime on the forum here. I would like to get some hands on experience with someone here in eastern Va to help me with the run times, temps and making cuts.
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#4 Posted : Monday, January 06, 2014 1:25:15 AM(UTC)
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Ain't nothing to it but to do it.

Run time, temps and cuts.

Run times will get figured out when you get the temps dialed in. And for cuts use 1/2 pint jars to collect you product. Then the next day go back through and open and smell. Make your cuts from them. That will help.
Offline Alli  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, January 08, 2014 6:37:42 AM(UTC)
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Welcome to our world Harris. Good advise from Hokey. I too am in eastern VA. Have you seen our proposal to legalize hobby distilling? Would love to see you get involved. Send me your private email address and I will give you some tips on getting started. Good to have you on board. My email address is allibugger
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Offline cczero  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, January 08, 2014 7:04:18 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: harris6913 Go to Quoted Post
Hey there, new to distilling, new to the forum. Wanting to learn the basics of running pure ole white lightning. Also looking for a good still bout 20 gal.


FWIW. The more reading you do on this site, the less of a learning curve you'll have. There's a lot of experience here and most are willing to offer and advice counting on their experience. This is a great forum. Good luck."
Offline Biscuit  
#7 Posted : Wednesday, January 08, 2014 3:05:07 PM(UTC)
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Hey Harris. Glad to have you in the group. Just got to do it to find out how your system works. Personally, I sample a few drops of product along the way to make my cuts. Watch temp and proof. Heads...Hearts...Tails. Have Fun with your new Hobby.
Offline harris6913  
#8 Posted : Thursday, January 09, 2014 3:17:28 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for all the advice guys. I'm all ears when it comes to distilling. I have been reading a lot of the threads here in the forum. I will definitely be using small catch jars to help distinguish my cuts and labeling time temp and so on. Keep the tips coming guys it is very informative. allibugger I sent you a email.
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