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(Message started by: cossie_al on Mar 3^rd, 2006, 10:36pm)

Title: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by cossie_al on Mar 3^rd, 2006, 10:36pm

Hi All,
Well if nothing else this is certainly off topic.
I know that among the members of this site we have a lot of knowledgeble guys and gals, but do any of you have any experience in building small stills for home use? :P
brewing is probably my third love, my wife and scorp being my first and second but dont ask in which order cos I would probably have to tell a lie to maintain a happy relationship }{
I have done the google and have a number of designs that I can try but being new to all things still related I thought I would just ask on the off chance.
Oh and I am aware of the dangers of alcohol poisoning 8) if it gets that strong perhaps the scorp may like a drop ;D ;D

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Highlander on Mar 4^th, 2006, 9:31am

And does anyone know how to make their own petrol? ;)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Scorpioen84 on Mar 4^th, 2006, 2:31pm

www.google.com

:)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Baz on Mar 4^th, 2006, 2:46pm

Hi...I'd like to make the perfect woman. God tried but failed miserably.....anyone know how?

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by djmutters69 on Mar 4^th, 2006, 4:34pm

I don't mean to be boring (for a change), but are there not slightly legal implications as to the use of stills for alcohol production...... :-/
dj

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by craig on Mar 4^th, 2006, 4:35pm

i was thinking the same myself.... :-/
what will it be next... ???
horticulture in the loft.. ;)... ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Highlander on Mar 4^th, 2006, 5:16pm

Does anyone know how to remove the dye from Gas oil? ;)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Geoff_W on Mar 4^th, 2006, 9:23pm

This thread even hypothetically is starting to look a bit tricky, I hope you guys know where you are heading with this......perfect women, free drink and pinching the dye out of oil (planning some Scorpio tye dye tee shirts are we Highlander? ;)) Gordon is not going to be happy ;D

Geoff

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by leftofcentre on Mar 4^th, 2006, 10:00pm

Isnt chip fat a good substitute for deisel or summat?

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Geoff_W on Mar 4^th, 2006, 10:17pm

Depends if it is animal or vegetable based

Have a look at this: http://www.biodiesel.co.uk/

this: http://www.veggiepower.org.uk/main.htm

and this: http://www.biodieselfillingstations.co.uk/index.htm

That last lists cars that can run on biodiesel and they do not appear to have any Ford ones listed.

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Highlander on Mar 4^th, 2006, 10:22pm

The perfect woman... hmmmm well she'd have to drive a 24v facelift for starters ;)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Baz on Mar 4^th, 2006, 10:32pm

well my wife drives mine now and then....so that aint no guarantee!!

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Geoff_W on Mar 4^th, 2006, 10:37pm

Evening Baz,

OK you are at the bottom of the hole, step away from the spade ;D ;D

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by cossie_al on Mar 4^th, 2006, 11:47pm

ermm HICK!!! :P
Anyone know where I can get old sherry or brandy barrels from? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Highlander on Mar 5^th, 2006, 12:04am

The local Whisky Distillery up here gives them away free once they get to a certain age, might be something similar down your way?

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Big_Green_Tank on Mar 7^th, 2006, 11:30am

I am surprised this thread Hasn't been "Killed" my someone yet!!!

Bob

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Highlander on Mar 7^th, 2006, 11:49am

hmmm yes.. anyone know how to commit the perfect murder? ;)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by mazzy_j on Mar 7^th, 2006, 1:27pm

on 03/04/06 at 09:31:56, Highlander wrote:

And does anyone know how to make their own petrol? ;)

on 03/04/06 at 22:00:58, leftofcentre wrote:

Isnt chip fat a good substitute for deisel or summat?

My diesel runs on the stuff, Sunflower Power! 8)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by kskjon on Mar 7^th, 2006, 11:19pm

on 03/07/06 at 11:49:52, Highlander wrote:

hmmm yes.. anyone know how to commit the perfect murder? ;)

Yes, but don't think it would be wise to post on a forum ;)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by invernessguy on Mar 10^th, 2006, 6:00am

my best mate just happens to own a distillery up here.. i know what he is gonna say... its really too complicated to make your own spirits. you need lots of heat, and that combined with evaporated alcohol.... i can see a big bang over the horizon!!! :o

but anyway, i can get a barrell or two, but its a hell of as lot of alcohol to make for personal use? The legal implications are pretty severe if your caught....

As for taking the red dye out of diesel, now thats easy! SLOWLY drip it through a deep fryer charcoal filter, may take a couple to get it clean, i also heard, (i havent seen this one working) that stale bread works too....

donnie

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Big_Green_Tank on Mar 10^th, 2006, 11:44am

MMMMM! I am wondering about this thread.
Information is great, but like the Goverments, those in power may simply not like us to impart all this "Usefull knowledge.
PM ing or even direct mail chat might be safer and youwill still be a member of the Forum.!!!
What the eye doesn't see ................!

donnie I bear the charcoal filter in mind when I next by a diesel car.
Fat chance Smelly Oil burning beasts!!!!

Bob

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by stevelufc on Mar 10^th, 2006, 8:59pm

i hope this is in keeping with this thread, but i have a large amount of used cash bundled up in black bags i got from the back of a lorry in kent. any body know a good place to hide it. ;D ;D

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Highlander on Mar 10^th, 2006, 9:01pm

LMAO ;D

Take it into a bank and open an account ;D

or you could always save up a bit longer and buy an engine off madmadscorpioman :)

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Kjetil S on Mar 11^th, 2006, 2:59am

Or maybe use some on this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/cosworth-big-turbo-engine_W0QQitemZ8045540647QQcategoryZ72205QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ;D

Title: Re: building a still for consumable alcohol
Post by Pegasus on Mar 18^th, 2006, 10:13pm

Distilling isn't hard, and to save time you could use a fractionating column (similar to that by oil companies for different viscosities of fuel, oils, waxes, etc). Its equivalent to doing 3 normal distilling runs in 1 go - get high power booze in 1 run. :o PROBLEM IS - ITS ILLEGAL. {}

However, if you had a molecular sieve (it retains water and lets alcohol through)- then that's not illegal - trouble is you cant get'em in you local wine makers shop ;)

I'll stick to my Glenfiddich and Glenmorangie