Using the T500 Still by Still Spirits

[@Chris.Tustain]

In Czech we used to throe away the heads (methanol) now we keep for winter antifreeze for screen wash (saves buying chemicals)

[@kilU713]

This man deserves more likes.

[@peteriuliano]

Best video I have seen on this hobby, with full explanation, Thank you.

[@patharris9210]

thank you for clarifying how if you are using that particular yeast that some does not need to be tossed, a lot of misinformation on the internet about this subject

[@timbosam]

Thumbs up from New Zealand, good presentation... I am starting to feel confident on starting my first run...Cheers

[@BarryBroughton-sh9zv]

Hi Richard, If I am brewing for dark alcohols such as whiskey etc do I actually need to filter the alcohol? I can see if I am making vodka or gin why I would need to do this. Kind regards Barry

[@Donovanperro87]

Water coming out of the collection tube when turning on the water supply ?? Help

[@rldays9179]

If you are creating your wash with grain or molasses (Rather than just sugar) then you don't want to filter your alcohol through charcoal. It will leech out the flavours you are trying to keep. In fact, with rum from molasses, you keep the dunder and mix some of the dunder into the final mix and let it sit to get your rum flavour. Depending on what kind of rum you are making.

[@Gerhard3838]

I see you made your homework. Cheers

[@rldays9179]

@@Gerhard3838 Not me, my mate is doing it. So far I have just done sugar washes and found your T500 video invaluable thank you. My next trick is a corn mash. Wish me luck. lol

[@peterellis2764]

Hey Richard, Not brewed in a while. When I did I used to live in anfield and was a regular visitor to the Liverpool shop. I now live in the Wirral and have a massive pear tree in my back garden and this season I think a visit to the shop is a must for me lol. My wish list is a large pressing kit and a big still. My days of larger and wine are behind me and I feel this direction will reignite my passion for brewing. Fabulous videos and your looking well. I think I have a few old coupons for every time I used to buy from yourself, would they still be valid? I think they are about 5+ years old. haha Kind Regards Peter

[@sassythesasquatch1571]

I got an air still but one day I want to upgrade to a T500, that'd be nice

[@LoveBrewing]

We've put together some bundles which may interest you www.lovebrewing.co.uk/spiritworks-boiler-bundles/

[@allanscott9215]

Only getting steam, this has only happened after clean the unit,, Blockage perhaps, Any suggestions

[@manisharedkar6482]

what are the reason your whiskey contains more methyl alcohol in it and is there any method make whiskey mithail free

[@Gerhard3838]

The needle valve is extremely sensitive to change in water pressure e.g. toilett flush, shower, ect. and therefore the temperature is fluctuating. Best results if you are alone in the house !

[@croc1608]

Do you use it indoors?

[@Gerhard3838]

@@croc1608 yes, only indoors

[@vincentaranda4737]

Just Brilliant !!

[@jerrytiller4047]

Listening to you I do not hear any back ground noise that would have affected your video. I would have preferred if you had run the T500 so people could see what is happening. Maybe sometime you will do a remake with the T500 running. It would probably help sales. I still enjoy your videos, keep em coming. ---- Thanks

[@harley96ful]

Seriously you couldn’t hear the battery going flat in the smoke alarm

[@piotrmasierak1654]

was doing with brother and noticed that he didnt put the thermometer properly so the temperature wasnt between 50 and 65 . Was around 70 is that still good to use or not. couldnt find the information what happening if the temperature is over 65 °C

[@bagoorimagoori]

If I remove the stainless steel saddles and copper saddles I should stop the reflux and get a pot still, is this correct?

[@melvynwood2824]

You also need to disable the reflux coil that’s inside the column, by simply placing the red hot water out pipe on top of the condenser.

[@icecream-xx9zo]

Can you use the grainfather brew system instead of the boiler? I have the boiler for my sparge water when brewing so I've got two options. use the boiler or the temp controlled grainfather. What would you advise?

[@rldays9179]

My friend has the grainfather which has the temp erature set box on the front. It is the same as using the Digiboil kettle because he can set the temp in the kettle. Works fine.

[@markbader4942]

Rather than spending money on the add on alembic copper top, couldn't you remove the saddles from the tower, put in some copper mesh and run the regular unit like a pot still?

[@melvynwood2824]

Remove the packings. Place the cooling water pipe on the bottom of the condenser and the outlet water on to the top if the condenser. You now have your pot still. Do not connect the reflux coil up.

[@JeffTheHokie]

@@melvynwood2824 You could also get some pipe wrap and jacket the column.

[@mattkemp6552]

Can u do a video on amblic copper still please.. when I run mine it continues to heat up quick any tricks you can express, ml

[@grahammutton1964]

Have you thought of trying a PID? I do not have any trouble with my 'boiler' but I have seen them used. I do use an Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller in my brew fridge and its fantastic, maintaining the temperature (if needed) within one degree of the set temperature. That said I normally have mine set with a + - temprature range of the target one set. You will need to position the temperature probe (sensor) so it can read the temperature accurately of your wash. Ideally this would be in the mash but I have a feeling if you get a good pad of insulation and trap the sensor about an inch from the top of your wash level on the outside of the boiler it should work ok. If you put Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller into Google you can find a couple of good KZbin video's showing the PID in use and also a PDF of the instruction book. Amazon are currently selling them for £30'ish on their UK site. Good luck mate.

[@johncameron1133]

How do I get the ez filter system in Canada

[@lindadodge6926]

Check your local wine/beer brewing store.

[@MikeSchulz]

How is the temperature controlled on the boil kettle? Does the element cut off when it reaches 170 degrees?

[@BillMcGirr]

Mike Schulz From what I understand this unit offers no control over boil temp. It is controlled by the water flow through a needle valve in the column. It does have a shut off for the element if it surpasses 130 Celsius if I’m correct. It’s kind of opposite of a conventional still.

[@bbdgha]

I’m 99% sure you assembled the ezy filter incorrectly. The bottom cap needs to go on the bottom

[@jemmunro]

Would you recommend cleaning the T500 prior to using it for the first time?

[@LoveBrewing]

Hi! No need as no oil is used but you might wish to run some hot water through the column before assembling it.

[@GoldCoastKaraoke]

I would like to make and keep the results at 90% (180 proof) is there a way to filter that for clearer results?

[@kevinerickson2595]

This is difficult to buy in America

[@daelrance6866]

I have an older T500(2014 purchased) and I find that the temperature gauge can fluctuate 15 Deg C or more. Is this because the gauge is pushed in too far? or could there be another problem?

[@DekeDieken]

In the video he implied this problem is often because it’a not sitting on top of the water, instead it is pushed into it.

[@larryhofer5528]

You are looking at 12 hours to make 3.5 gallon i am very disapointed in this 500 not worth the money by a long shot

[@Edgunsuk]

great video very informative do you you have one equally as informative on the legality of distilling in the UK ?

[@jelrick1969]

Edgunsuk found the bobby

[@Edgunsuk]

O your not going to run it cos its to noisy.....SO NOT BECAUSE DISTILLING IS ILLEGAL IN THE UK AND YOU COULD LOOSE YOUR HOUSE CAR BUSINESS ETC ETC ETC ?? ye m8 pull the other one.

[@troutie7726]

It's not illegal with a licence from revenue and customs... You can get commercial and private consumption licences

[@Finglesham]

Not illegal to distil water or essential oils. Plenty of his videos deal with the air still showing 60% alcohol. He is obviously within the law.

[@stevecoppins6554]

No need to make any cuts Ha ha , might be OK to drink but it will be foul tasting and smelling no matter how many times you filter it .