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Essential precautions for safe operation and handling of the distillation system.
Steps to manage and clean up spills safely.
Explanation of dual and single power switch functions on the T500 boiler.
Process for cleaning and sanitizing the fermenting vessel and equipment.
Instructions for adding wash ingredients and checking for leaks.
Steps for fermenting the wash and monitoring the process.
Method for measuring wash specific gravity to determine fermentation completion.
Process for clearing the wash using Turbo Clear before distillation.
Recommendations for storing the cleared wash before distillation.
Instructions for safely transferring the cleared wash into the T500 boiler.
Adding ceramic boil enhancers and optional distilling conditioner.
Connecting tubing and components of the reflux condenser.
Installing the digital thermometer into the condenser.
Securing the condenser onto the boiler base.
Connecting the water flow regulator and tubing for cooling.
Instructions for powering the boiler and heating the wash.
Controlling cooling water flow for optimal distillation temperature.
Process for collecting distillate and discarding foreshots.
Identifying when distillation is complete and shutdown procedures.
Using an alcometer to measure the spirit's alcohol by volume.
Diluting the spirit to 50% ABV using clean water.
Filtering the diluted spirit through activated carbon.
Assembling the T500 for water distillation.
Process for distilling water using the T500 system.
Diagnosing and fixing inconsistent distillate flow.
Troubleshooting issues where no distillate is produced.
Identifying and resolving cloudy or milky spirit issues.
Addressing strong, unpleasant smells in the distillate.
Identifying and resolving a blue tint in the spirit.
Troubleshooting reasons for low alcohol yield.
Addressing issues resulting in low alcohol purity.
Diagnosing why the boiler has stopped heating.
Resolving cloudiness after adding flavourings or water.
Managing temperature fluctuations during distillation.
Fixing alcohol leaks from the top of the condenser.
Resolving alcohol leaks from behind the black plastic brackets.
Understanding normal leakage during condenser cleaning.
Explains the purpose of activated carbon in the wash.
Addresses yeast viability when added to high-temperature washes.
Information on the typical fermentation time for a wash.
Explains normal and abnormal smells produced during fermentation.
Methods to determine if fermentation is complete.
How the Still Spirits Turbo Clear works to clarify the wash.
How the T500 Reflux Distillation System works.
Details the amount of alcohol expected from a wash.
Explains the components found in the distillate.
Discusses using the T500 for pot still distillation.
Guidance on running consecutive distillation batches.
Whether double distilling increases ABV with the T500.
Information on methanol levels in the T500 distillate.
Explains the operating temperature of the boiler.
Minimum liquid volume required for the 30L boiler.
Reasons for using ceramic boil enhancers.
What distilling conditioner is and its use.
Importance and impact of controlling water outlet temperature.
Using the T500 system for bio fuel production.
Solutions for fitting the water flow controller to different taps.
Information on the cost of running the T500 distillation system.
Methods for recycling cooling water for the system.
Indicators that the distillation process is complete.
Contents of the T500 Reflux Condenser column.
Recommended frequency and method for cleaning the condenser.
Definition and function of activated carbon in distillation.
Definition of alcohol (ethanol) in the context of distillation.
How alcohol purity is measured and its relevance to the T500.
Explanation of alcohol yield and factors affecting it.
How to use alcometers and hydrometers for measurement.
Definition of congeners and their role in distillate flavour.
Definition of distillate in the distillation process.
Definition and basic process of distillation.
Definition of fermentation and its role in producing alcohol.
Definition and identification of foreshots in distillation.
Definition and characteristics of the 'heads' portion of distillate.
Definition and characteristics of the 'hearts' portion of distillate.
Definition and characteristics of the 'tails' portion of distillate.
Information on methanol levels in the T500 distillate.
Definition of spirit in terms of alcohol content.
Definition of wash as the fermented liquid.
Definition and role of yeasts in fermentation.
General| Boiler Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 25 liters |
| Power | 2000W |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 10 kg |
| Heating Method | Electric |
| Voltage | 220-240V |
