Still Spirits TURBO 500 User Manual

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Instruction
MANUAL
The Turbo 500 Distillation System is designed to produce
the purest spirit with the highest yield from your wash.
When used with the instructions in this manual, the
Turbo 500 will produce a beautiful clean spirit of up to
93% ABV and extract 95% of the alcohol in your wash.
This extremely pure, neutral spirit is the perfect base
for all spirits and liqueurs but is essential for the
delicate spirits like gin, white rum and vodka.
MAKES UP TO  L
(
 US GAL
)
OF % ABV FROM A
 L
(
 US GAL
)
WASH USING  KG
(
 LB
)
SUGAR AND
 SACHET TURBO YEAST.
Instructions suitable for use with stainless steel and
copper reflux condensers.
Distillation
System

Still Spirits TURBO 500 Specifications

General

Type	Reflux Still
Material	Stainless Steel
Capacity	25 liters
Cooling System	Water-cooled condenser
Power Source	220-240V AC

Summary

Introduction

Safety

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for operating the distillation system, including handling flammable liquids and precautions.

Step 1 / Days 1-6

Making the Wash

Detailed steps for preparing the fermentation wash, including cleaning, adding ingredients, and fermentation.

Step 2 / Day 7

Prepare the Turbo 500 Distillation System

Instructions for assembling the Turbo 500 distillation system components, including the condenser and boiler.

Assemble the Turbo 500 Condenser

Connects the Turbo 500 condenser to the boiler, water supply, and spirit outlet using provided tubing.

Add the Thermometer

Installs the thermometer into the mounting bracket on the condenser for temperature monitoring during distillation.

Boiler Assembly

Attaches the assembled condenser and lid onto the Turbo 500 boiler base securely for operation.

Step 3 / Day 7

Distil the Wash

Guides through the distillation process, including connecting water, adjusting flow, collecting spirit, and finishing.

Step 4 / Day 7

Dilute and Filter the Distillate

Process for watering down the distilled spirit to 50% ABV and filtering it through activated carbon.

Step 5 / Day 8

Flavouring Your Spirit

Instructions on how to flavour the diluted and filtered spirit using available flavouring products.

Water Distillation

Assembly and Process

Steps for setting up and running the Turbo 500 for water distillation, including assembly and distillation process.

Trouble Shooting Guide

Common Problems and Solutions

Addresses issues like irregular flow, no alcohol, cloudy spirit, smells, and low yield with corresponding fixes.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Covers problems like low spirit purity, boiler stopping, hazy spirit, fluctuating temperatures, and leaks with their solutions.

Supplementary Information and FAQs

Wash Preparation and Distillation Explanation

Answers common questions about wash ingredients, fermentation, clearing agents, and how the distillation process works.

Alcohol Yield and System Operation

Explains alcohol yield, system volume requirements, boil enhancers, and the importance of controlling water outlet temperature.

System Usage and Maintenance

Covers distilling essential oils, tap fitting, cleaning saddles, running costs, water recycling, and condenser contents.

Glossary

Key Terms and Definitions

Provides definitions for technical terms related to distillation, fermentation, alcohol, and equipment used in the manual.

Legal Alcohol Distillation

Legal Requirements and Warranty

Outlines legal distillation requirements by country and details the product warranty, exclusions, and claim process.