RUNNING A STILL PART 1 MileHi 4 inch bubble plate column

[@chrissmall6119]

Thanks George man I have learned so much from watching your videos keep them coming.

[@charlesdean79]

Love the way you are the way 😊

[@kyleglover3609]

Thank you time and again for all you do, Sir. Much appreciated !!

[@ffightus]

Thank you. Whiteboard is not boring, it’s very informative and important. This is the best explanation. You are a wonderful teacher and I’m glad to have found you, very much a mentor.

[@ffightus]

So awesome! I’m getting hooked! Very thankful I stumbled across your videos. You break down complex topics into easily digestible chunks. Also, very honest and entertaining. Thank you so much!

[@huckleberryfinn8795]

Awesome vid, you are very good at making informative videos, thank you.

[@JP-py9xs]

I have learned so much from you George thank you keep up the great videos

[@BanksBuilt]

Love videos like this George. Feels like I’m hanging out in the shop with you.

[@jdoedoenet]

I was thinking the same..."Alright, shed time with George!"

[@jdoedoenet]

I love the fact George is using his pool as his cooling reservoir, as I did something very similar. We have a 16,000 Liter rainwater tank sitting under our porch with a small pump attached to the tank's outlet to pressurize sprinklers and hoses. I just cycle the water from that tank in a big loop...the water comes from the tank to the still and then drains right back in to the top of the tank. Keeps the still running cool for the whole run and barely budges the temperature in the tank. No wasted water at all. I love the swimming pool idea...doubles as a pool warmer! :-)

[@MTDixonSr]

I love your workshop!

[@knightmare1015]

That was awesome George. Yeah a single 2000 watt element is more than enough for a 3 to 8 gallon batch. I was amazed at how well that solution cleaned those copper plates.

[@kenwalker4203]

Great video love the amount of knowledge you share with us thank you so much

[@uchau6887]

Thank you for your video. What a great video!

[@glleon80517]

Loyal Subscriber! Excellent video, George! I would only add that you should not run a circuit breaker at full capacity. For instance, don’t run a 2,000 watt heating element on a 20 amp breaker. 2000 watts divided by 120 volts is 16.7 amps, or 83% of the breaker’s capacity. Better to use a de-rating of 75% or an 1,800 watt element. And be careful because in older homes many circuits are shared with other loads and your breaker may only be 15 amps. The rating is printed right on the breaker. Better to run your element on a dedicated breaker. If you are using an extension cord get one that has 10 gauge wire, not 12 gauge. It will have 10/3 printed on the cable, not 12/3. You will not lose any cool points if your still takes a little longer to heat up. Once you are at distilling temp you are going to only need about half your power in ambient temperatures. Be safe and Happy Distilling.

[@patmancrowley8509]

George, you should change your theme song to the the Stanley Brothers "Mountain Dew" song. "I'll hush up my mug if you fill up my jug with that good ol' mountain dew." It never gets old....

[@cainefox1697]

That was one of the first songs I learnt on the ol' banjer. Amazing song.

[@ericberardinelli3415]

Hey George love the channel thanks for everything. Was wondering if I could used lemon juice instead of the citric acid.

[@bsbrum]

He does that in a number of videos - squeezes a lemon in.

[@gbeaklrone6485]

Another Great Video George! Thank You!

[@Whitelightening04]

Thanks for the estimated run time for an 8 gal still. I know there are other variables; column size, reflux v pot, etc. But gives me a ballpark figure. I'm not running efficiently, need to figure out how to get my PID to work for me, operator error for sure

[@mc-yt2rc]

You're a very clever man. For the most part I don't have a clue what you are talking about , but watch all your video's!!!

[@paulswan1965]

Very Very good George, from OZ

[@deanc2006]

You have been so much help, Thanks.

[@mbalars1]

I like the 'White Bored Stuff'...... Great vided!

[@manicmedic6409]

The scariest thing I saw was a friend that was running power tools of nob-and-tube wiring from the 30s. He thought it was neat to see the wire glow as he was running the tools and thought it was some new age built in lighted wire. Man did he freak out when we told him what was actually happening.

[@nicholasroos3627]

wow watt?!

[@leftybrew]

Sir ur very clever... I want one of this... Hehe yes pleaseeeeeee.... This is very cool 🥰

[@warrencourt7938]

I need to speak with my wife, I need a pool! Elegant and creative solution.

[@warrencourt7938]

Great video as ever.

[@robertwalls533]

Just subscribed to your channel and I learned a lot thanks.

[@georgenassar4292]

Hi George, this video is great. I wanted to ask what Phase (PH) of electric service is. Or what PH was the 5500w element and control box is set up for. I have a similar element and control box configured for 5500w, 240v, 3PH. I guess I’m wondering how the PH factors into this setup.

[@karlfowler3742]

3 phase power is usually commercial and has 3 power legs. In the US most homes are wired with only 2 power legs and they call it 240 instead of 2 phase. You will need an element that runs on 208 to use in the US.. George has a video on building a PID controller for both 208 and 120 volts. Hope this helped.

[@JesusisJesus]

George, a citric acid & a base like peroxide makes soap. There’s just no fat to complete the reaction.

[@greenlight679]

Thanks again George

[@ramyghaoui]

Hello George, well I didn't learn anything new in this video that I don't already know but I enjoyed watching it to the very end! I like the way you explain in details and get into technical info, keep up the good work!! I would appreciate if you advise about the still brand and where it can be purchased and if it can be operated using propane and if it supports gin basket, thanks

[@scottsmith7607]

Thanks for another great video!! It seems as though I am getting some off flavors (and aromas), after soaking my condenser in the '551'. Is there something (other than water) I should be neutralizing the '551' with? The condenser is a shotgun style all copper. Thank you.

[@moosebonsai]

Thank you, George.

[@bestof.luckfellowhumans]

Your one he'll of a teacher!

[@davefournier7135]

Many thanks for all your hard work with this hobby. Do you do anything for heat protection on your “still cart” or is not that a concern?

[@philiptruitt]

Thanks George!!

[@MexFoody]

George How come you do not use the PID to control your temps as you use to do?? Thank you

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

The PWM came with the MileHi still so I used that instead. When I run a reflux I normally use my PID in PWM mode anyway.

[@MexFoody]

@@BarleyandHopsBrewing Thank you for the reply, I can see in this one you are not controlling the power by controlling the temperature at the top of the still, I mean automatically with the PID, but rather visually and manually. It is awesome to see it. Thank you

[@dack4545]

All you need is the right circuit breaker to match or just above the element rated amperage, pretty simple, 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@tomfile3131]

I gotta be honest, I don't really measure my 5-5-1 ingredients. I do an educated guess and it still works great.

[@damnitjimi]

Have an 8 gal and 2” column It’s an hour to the beginning of the foreshots and another hour to get a qt of heads Head temp has stabilized at 180 by this time It’s 1qt hearts every 45-50 mins here on out During he 4th qt the head temp starts climbing and that’s when I call it tails Usually notice a difference in the smell but also the liquor starts leaving an oily residue on the jar I run it til I’m only getting 50 proof Total run time usually bout 10 hours Seems I’m much slower for what ever reason What’s your thoughts George?

[@brianmckibben2300]

If you want 220v just unplug your dryer and buy the plug from home depot. Anything over hobby quantity (5 to 10 gallon) will attract legal issues. The law seems to be ignoring the little guys but make enough to sell and they will be all over you. Even with a 5 gallon still you could make enough to keep an alcoholic permanently pickled.

[@froginhotwater4806]

👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧👍🏻👍🏻

[@rblack1835]

I am getting mixed information on pid temp probe placement for a pot still. I am told that on my 20gal pot - first it should always be filled just below cone - and that the pid probe should be in the mash, which is reason for the placement location which is half way on the pot. Thoughts?

[@jimurrata6785]

The peroxide is usually marked on the outside of the container, just like engine oil.

[@rogerwierengo8559]

I've had a run and video of 198 proof start with 160 proof rerun one time coupe years ago

[@steveskouson9620]

"Alexa, re you listening to me?" (Alexa.) "NO!" George, don't whisper. :D steve

[@jimurrata6785]

Adds 4oz (112g) powdered citric _acid_ to solution. Says "This isn't an acid" 😂

[@AlanMolstad]

is Barley and Hops Brewing all done?......no more videos?

[@jugulator3767]

There are two types of countries in the world, those that use the metric system and those that have been to the moon.

[@ardnfast]

Hahaha 😆

[@mennolourens986]

🙂

[@tracybrooks1123]

I made this what do you think I'm trying to figure out how to send you a picture

[@jeffb4612]

Did I just see a bird fly by at about 22:30.

[@dongudger2551]

Has anyone tried a sand bath instead of a oil or water bath still?

[@dangdude1000]

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[@IBEONECOOLCAT]

First ..again!

[@2learneasy]

Wow! What are you going to spend your Internet points on? You must be so proud...... 🙄

[@IBEONECOOLCAT]

@@2learneasy I'm saving up to get you a life....🤑

[@MexFoody]

It should have been 2 liters of water when you quadruple the amounts (500 ml X 4 = 2,000 ml) in your 5-5-1 mix

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

It was. Two full beakers at 1000ml each.

[@deewi5216]

She who shall not be named........ALEXA!

[@patmancrowley8509]

In the United States of America ....and 60 cycles. Europe and Japan use 50 cycles. I don't know about the rest of the world.

[@jimurrata6785]

Half of Japan.... Hertz don't matter in a purely resistive load like a heating element or incandescent filament.

[@patmancrowley8509]

@@jimurrata6785 Just sayin' that if you're going to break things down do so completely do it correctly at least. 60 hz, or 60 cycles, is what the human body operates on which is why we have so many more heart failures involved with electrocutions. At least that is what was told to me by an electrician so many years back.

[@jimurrata6785]

@@patmancrowley8509 he did mention 60hz, then erased it from the board because it's not germane to a discussion about heating elements. I don't know where you come up with "the natural human frequency". 🙄 We have 60hz by default because that's how fast they could run *Alterators on steam or hydro 125 years ago.

[@natedawg901]

George this was incredibly hard to watch due to all the comercials

[@bestof.luckfellowhumans]

deal!

[@ShinerShane]

#moonshinemessiah #disciplesofgeorge

[@prOkrEAt]

I think it's 16g, not 13g. 🤣

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Oh well.

[@prOkrEAt]

@@BarleyandHopsBrewing perfect timing on videos though. Just received a 26g version today. These are beautiful works of art.