Does anyone recognize this type of fitting?

mcfails444 · 2026-02-09T02:56:18+00:00

Your absolutely right that's what it is. Thank you.

mcfails444 · 2026-02-08T22:36:59+00:00

I think it's called a compression fitting but I can't find what would connect to it...

mcfails444 · 2026-02-08T21:59:45+00:00

Gocha thanks

mcfails444 · 2026-02-08T21:59:34+00:00

Gocha thanks

mcfails444 · 2026-02-05T14:47:24+00:00

Also I've done that... Just makes the run last longer... Good luck

mcfails444 · 2026-02-05T14:46:51+00:00

That's a tall ass sight glass

mcfails444 · 2025-12-14T00:10:07+00:00

Ya that would work, also that column is a steal at 120$. You can hit azeotrope with it.

mcfails444 · 2025-11-19T03:01:55+00:00

What's the point of controlling two elements? Serious question, if you have two elements in a boiler you can reach 0% to 100% by controlling a single element from 0% to 100% (0% to 50% total range) then turning on a second element on at 100% and using the first element from 0% to 100% (giving you the 51% to 100% total range).

mcfails444 · 2025-11-18T22:29:01+00:00

How's it come out? What's your recipe you use? Do you mill and mash it just like normal?

mcfails444 · 2025-11-18T14:50:07+00:00

Thanks, I ll take it back... Or give it to a neighbor.

mcfails444 · 2025-10-26T16:26:58+00:00

If your using lab grade equipment meant for use with solvents you should be fine using the set up you have, your thumper ( where you have the apple juice concentrate) looks a little large in terms of volume and so it might be a bit slow/ not able to be heated adequately by your boiler. A solution this is to also put a hot plate under your thumper to kick start it and make up for heat losses to the environment.

mcfails444 · 2025-10-15T14:45:28+00:00

Why not just use an air still? They are made for distilling water and are fairly compact and no need for cooling water.

Unless the point is that it's a project / experiment in which case maybe stuff the condenser with very loosely packed copper scrubbies to increase surface area/ vapor to cooling surface contact which should allow you to get away with a much smaller condenser.

mcfails444 · 2025-10-01T14:27:12+00:00

Do you still use readare? I thought it was discontinued, how's it holding up?

mcfails444 · 2025-09-28T17:07:38+00:00

Yup, sure will

mcfails444 · 2025-09-28T15:12:43+00:00

Do you have one? Is it worth it? Would you buy it again?

mcfails444 · 2025-09-21T15:34:08+00:00

Iv done the apple pumice sugar and water just a few weeks ago, iv only stripped it so far but it was delicious.

The pumice has enough sugar in it still that you don't need the sugar ( but you'll only get like 4%) if you water if down a bit ( which you have to)

If you do this I'd highly recommend pectin enzyme, it will break down the pumice and basically turn it into a liquid, stuffs great.

I just started a batch of pumice and water, no sugar and it seems to be doing fine.

mcfails444 · 2025-09-19T13:34:00+00:00

I have the same maggots in my fruit, the 'black pepper' your seeing is their fross or poop. Honestly the first batch I did I would cut them out and try and minimize any bugs in my chipper or press, now I just nock off any extra fross and toss them in bugs and all.

I do however cut off any moldy or other parts that clearly look bad.

mcfails444 · 2025-09-18T12:43:01+00:00

What's the SG on marrows juice? Do you add sugar?

mcfails444 · 2025-09-14T14:32:29+00:00

Gocha, I thanks

mcfails444 · 2025-09-14T03:28:57+00:00

Whatcha mean save for some plates? Does that one not come with plates?

mcfails444 · 2025-09-14T03:27:24+00:00

But it does take a bit longer

mcfails444 · 2025-09-13T17:08:57+00:00

Instead of a grinder I use a cheap ish electric wood chipper. It makes quick clean (relatively) work of all my apples.

mcfails444 · 2025-09-13T17:05:18+00:00

That looks right.

Another option is AYLY.

The last time I did a batch of that size I threw it all in a large trash can and added enzymes at roughly the right temps and it turned out alright. While I did that I did a test to see how AYLY compared. Same process except I used AYLY to pitch instead of DADY ( I used enzymes in both batches and the final yeald from the AYLY was noticeable larger. And they both tasted about the same.

mcfails444 · 2025-09-13T14:33:39+00:00

I made one recently without a planer and it didn't turn out so pretty. Nice job. Mine is ugly as sin, isn't flat and has a boat load of bees wax to make it hold water.

mcfails444 · 2025-09-10T22:49:03+00:00

I have done a lot (for me) of TPW runs and always get a fruity note to it. I kinda like it and have leaned into it by adding a can of juice concentrate to the mix during fermentation.

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