That thumper isn’t big enough for that pots capacity. Also you should look up George Duncan barely and hops brewing. He is a fantastic teacher. Explains everything in a simple easy to understand way. He will also explain why this thumper is too small 🤷♂️
@john_diugg811 Actually I still don't understand the thumper section as many videos as I have seen. Because why & how does the steam get to rise through the second pipe? What heats up the thumper box? Clearly I'm missing something.
@ the alcohol steam goes out of the boiling pot. Through the copper pipe over and down into the thumper. It travels to the bottom of the thumper and pressure builds till it forces its way out of the pipe and through whatever liquid or ingredients you have put in the thumper. As it does this it heats up that liquid or ingredients. Because the steam is extremely hot. Also as it does that last part it begins to make a “thumping” sound. That’s how the thump keg or thumper got its name. That steam will rise as it passes through whatever you put in the thumper and then exit the other copper pipe and follow the path to the “worm” or condenser, where it will be cooled by cold water and at that point the steam will turn back into a liquid (alcohol). Now as the super heated steam goes through and heats up what’s in the thumper the stuff in the thumper will boil and add to the alcohol steam giving it a stronger alcohol content than if they didn’t use the thumper. Another name for the thumper is a “doubler”. Another thing that can happen is if you add fruits and/or botanicals to the thumper it can add flavor to the alcohol you are making.
Absolutely FANTASTIC INFORMATION!!! YOU sir are an informational GOD!!! I've made wine for years, bought this exact unit and I'm COMPLETELY ignorant of how to distill. I'm learning sooooo much. God bless you sir!!!
It is the best hobby ever the moment your first drop comes rolling out of the worm your hooked for life and will have so much pride in what you make there are unlimited possibilities of mash bills you can create and distill you will be glad you did there is a link in the description of this review video that will take you straight to the vevor website to buy a still if your interested best of luck...Shine On
I had to come here and comment. As a complete novice, you have the most informative and to the point videos. Thank you. It has been surprisingly hard to find good, informative videos that I don’t feel the need to fast forward thru to get the info I am looking for in a reasonable amount of time. Love the channel and look forward to new videos. Shine on!
Thank you for watching... 😁 I like to do that because I know how much it can help others especially if they have never been around a still before or assembled one...Shine On
i've been using one for three years , in the last year i started using the eletric one and it is fantastic so now i have two, the old one is full of fermented grapes for grappa ( i live in italy) great review and "shine on",
Im from the uk, and i got big respect for all you moonshiners keep on rocking, im going to get one of these soon i work on a farm so can get corn no probs wish i knew some shiners in the uk to help out any way keep up the good work and screw the law
I appreciate it I'm sure they are a bunch in your area try searching in moonshine Facebook groups or home distiller...That's awesome your likker always tastes so much better when you grow your own grains....Shine On
There will be more 😁 I appreciate it. You will enjoy it when you do open it. They are awesome to learn on and work very well. You also can't beat the price on them ... Shine On
This was a really helpful video. Just starting out tryin my hand at this so appreciate the review. My kit came in today so lookin forward to tryin it out
Awesome it's definitely a great still for the money and awesome to learn the trade on copper stills are a huge investment for someone who is just starting out we all at some point had a vevor still hell I still have 3 😂 they make some fine Likker..... Shine On
No problem a lot of people will talk bad about a vevor but they are well worth the money I still have 2 that I run from time to time They will help you learn the art of home Distilling
Wow! That was a great review! You covered all that was needed and got right to the point. Not like a lot of reviews where people like to hear themselves talk. Bla bla bla.. Again, thx for a great review.. Shine on brother!
No problem I'm glad it helped you welcome to the shine community the best hobby there is be sure to check out our other content if you have any questions feel free to ask....Shine On
I have used the verov 5 gallon still and it worked great. I just bought the 13.2 gallon still, hopefully get to try it out this weekend. If it works as good as the 5 gallon, I will love it.
Your informative video helped me figure out some of the components of my new Vevor 50L. as the instructions lost a little in the translation. I really got this unit to distill water & make herbal essential oils & hydrosols, but you inspired me to learn moonshining. Maybe I'll try the Vevor recipes.
I appreciate it I'm glad it helped there instructions definitely lack the proper info I have been in contact with them to try to help change that we will see 😆 But awesome it's a really great hobby to have the possibilities are unlimited....Shine On
I started with an 8 gallon Vevor pot, and still use it sometimes. Thinking of getting this exact pot but use my thumper and worm. If only it had a little bit of dome on the lid with a 2" connection.
I totally agree. I was a pipe welder for 30 years before I retired. I bought a 15 gallon keg a month ago for my upgrade. I hope to buy a grain cooker next. All electric. @@jblob5764
Yep I have a 18.5 gallon vevor football column still also they really are good stills especially for the price you can't beat it...You could have a 2" tri clamp welded on top
I've got one of these stills. They work pretty good. I've got a question though. If I run a 5-6 gal mash should I add water to lessen the headspace or will it be ok to run as it is? Thanks.
You can run it as is, but the more head space you have, the less you should rely on that thermometer... Because it's so far above the liquid. You could get a smaller still by vevor for small runs.
You can run it as is but usually me personally I don't like to. There is so much head space it causes a lot of reflux to happen in your pot. Your proof will be higher but a lot of your flavor will be stripped. You can add a gallon or 2 of water to help it won't hurt. You will still get your alcohol out of your mash your just increasing your mash volume...Shine On
Awesome you will enjoy it they are perfect starter stills for sure if you ever have any questions feel free to ask I don't mind at all you can reach me directly through redsshineshack.com
It's american white oak lump charcoal it doesn't add any flavor or color it helps remove any harsh compounds that are left in the shine I only do it when I run grain mashes if I'm doing a brandy I don't use it because it can also take flavor and with a brandy the flavor is already very subtle
I wanna know if ya used it as a thumper or a slobber box?when I first started out I used sumin very similar to this and slobber box is the way to go atleast on your first few runs if ya ask me that way your shine ain't cloudy or janky lookin so I wanted to know do ya use it as a thunder or slobber box in this here video?
I used it as a thumper this vevor still comes with a attachable down spout so you can run it as a thumper or a slobber box I always prefer to use thumpers to help infuse flavor or help clean the spirit up alittle in this video I just added some of the mash and grains to the thumper....Shine On
I was planning to get it too, and with this video you gave me confirmation that it's a good product to start with. now you just need to know where to find the recipes for some fruit distillates 😂😂because as a beginner, since distillation is illegal, it's not like you can find recipes everywhere.🤷♂😉 . thanks for your video
Absolutely! If you go through the videos on my RUclips channel I have several fruit Brandy recipes and plenty more to come. Brandy is my pride lol I'm glad it helped you. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask. I don't mind at all...shine on
You definitely can for the smaller versions like the 5 and 8 gallon the 13 gallon is a decent size I would recommend getting a big burner or even a propane burner that's a lot of weight when full and running
What was your citric acid to water ratio? I got a 50l with a builtin heater and need to clean it. I use citric acid for cooking so I would rather use that than vinegar. Great video too, thanks.
Thank you .....I use 4 Tbsp of citric acid per gallon of water then I fill the still up to about 1/3 of the capacity and run it hard I let it blow steam for 20 minutes then shut it off and rinse with water It works well... Using vinegar works to but the smell is so strong and will last for days 😂...Shine On
All I ever do is rinse with water especially SS and even my copper pot I just rinse and let air dry if I think it's getting dirty I will leave the backset in the still over night and it looks Brand new in the morning backset is so acidic it cleans great
Thanks for excellent video. I'm planning to use it for a first time and would like to ask , if after the run do i need to release pressure or i can just leave it to col down And if yes how can i do it?. Thanks again
I would because when you run a thumper it's a closed system just when your done running cut your heat and carefully open the lid on your pot it will be hot and watch out for the steam but that will prevent anything from happening
Fill your pot about 85% full always leave atleast 15% for head space run it till you pull all the available alcohol off then Stop it you can do stripping runs also if you like doing that better that allows you to do a multiple distilled product produces a cleaner product
Hi there, what you´d suggest for a beginner - that one or the Vevor Model VV-PG30L-220V with that Thump Jar for longer duration in observation of efficient/professional/flexible/modern ? Many thx. for your experienced reply and best rgds. from germany :)
If your talking about the football column vevor still it is also a very good starting still the they both work great and are fairly straightforward to operate the main differences between the two is the column still is more modular meaning you can modify it easier because it is a tri clamp system and the other still is not so if you plan to upgrade your still I would go for the Vevor column still if not I would pick this one because it comes with everything you will need
Awsome welcome to the Moonshine Brotherhood Use 8 tablespoons citric acid for 4 gallons of water or use 2 gallons vinegar and 2 gallons of water both ways work great
@@TheShineshack appreciate it- been using a 1.5 gallon pot still for a few years but wanted to ramp up on a budget- this one seems good for now. Got a couple mashes ready.
I’ve got a question so..I got myself a set up identical to this the only thing different is the brand. I didn’t get vevor I ended up getting a “vivo home” 8 gal 3 pot set up pretty much identical to what you got there. That being said how could I check for leaks in the lines before I did a run? I’m weary of running it over a burner like you did without knowing if the lines leak vapors or not. How could I check this?
Just fill the pot full of water like you would a mash and run your steel like you would. If you're doing alcohol run and just look and see if you see steam coming out of anywhere when you do an actual run, you won't see stain alcohol vapors clear. You have to use a mirror to check for leaks if you're doing an alcohol run but run it good and hard with just water in it and if you have a leak you'll see the steam or you'll see water and condensation on your lines
I usually fill it roughly 1/3 the way full and yes you can put liquids and grains and fruits in the thumper but I recommend atleast breaking them up some because there has been incidents where blueberries have clogged the inlet in the thumper and then you have a dangerous situation on your hands so just make sure that can't happen and your good to go I use my thumper alot to put fruit and grains from the mash in it really adds to the flavor profile
First off love the videos!!! but i have a question as a first time moonshiner. My first run i over heated my mash and me shine came out fast and the i struggled to cool my still back down and ended up messing up my whole first run! any tips on how to heat your still from the beginning and maintain the temperature you want? i have a similar set up to this one i just have the 8 gallon and im using a turkey burner to heat my still, and there is not alot of info on how slowly to heat your still and maintain the temps you want. LOVE THE CHANNEL AND KEEP MAKING THESE AWSOME VIDEOS!
Thank you for supporting the channel I really appreciate that .....first off make sure not to over fill your pot I wouldn't put no more than 6 gallons of mash in there head space is important I go by touch and feel of the still to know where I'm at by touching the pot and line arm but if it's your first run I would do when you fire up keep your fire really low just make sure your temperature is rising id say 5-10 degrees every 5 minutes is good to start once you see your temperature get around 155-160 you know your very close I would back the fire down even more you will start running around 172°-185° F it varies from still to still once it starts to run adjust your heat to keep your likker steam The thickness of a matchstick that's what you want. That's optimal as long as you hold it there, you'll be good for your whole run. As you get deep into your run and the ABV and the pot starts to drop. You will have to bump your heat up a little here and there because the temp that the alcohol requires to evaporate will go up as the ABV drops because there's more water in your pot at that point then alcohol And that should do you. If you ever heat up too fast The best thing to do is cut your fire way down as low as it'll go and allow your still to cool down and then turn your fire back up to get it where you want. I hope this helps. It's definitely a learning experience, but I promise with each run you'll gain more knowledge. That's the only way to learn is by doing
When it comes to cleaning I run it as hot as I can get. You want a good hard boil and hard steam to really get it good and clean with 50/50 water and vinegar or water and citric acid And when it comes to running it's all really about preference there's a bunch of factors that go into what exact temperature each still runs at different stills run at different temperatures Alcohol starts to evaporate at 174° but for this still My pot's always between about 180°and 190° And you can tweak it from there up a little or down a little to get your output stream to where you want it And as for how long it takes to do a run, it really all depends. You'll find what works for you. Some people like to run really really slow. Some people like to run fast. You definitely don't want to run too fast though it'll hurt your product too slow. Will hurt your product as well. For the 13 gallon vevor pot, I say about 2 to 4 hours To do a run that's from the time you get first drips to the time you get into your Late tails now my bigger still. My 25 gallon takes me about 6 to 8 hours I like to run kind of slow but not too slow As long as you keep your output stream the thickness of a matchstick, that's where you want to be. You don't want it pouring hope this helps thanks for watching
Great Video!, I have never run this still setup but I do have the still spirits t500. Id love to move into a copper pot still but have no idea where to start. any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I would prefer to stay with electric also. thanks in advanced
I recommend Stillz.com Steven is a awesome guy that's the copper still I use in my RUclips videos I also just a new one from him a 10 gallon setup called "The perfect 10" it's awesome comes with thumper pot and worm his stills are built for functionality and also don't take up a huge amount of space which is perfect from what I need and what I like. But check out his website if you have any questions. He also has a Facebook page. Tell him red sent you hope this helps they are also more good still builders out there as well Ozark still works is another good one
It really depends on a bunch of variables what was the starting ABV of your Mash? What ingredients were used? How you run your still And how you make your cuts but usually anywhere from a half to 1 gallon of good hearts
Great review, i like how you went in depth with everything and took the time to do so! I just have one question. What is the best way to figure out how much mash to use for this pot? Thanks.
Thank you..I try to be as thorough as possible...Me personally if Im using a 13 gallon still I'll put 10 gallons of mash in it and leave enough head space so I'll make 12-14 gallons of mash by the time I pump it out when I get close to the grain bed at the bottom of the mash barrel I stop leave that nasty stuff and trash it you loose a few gallons but will have 10-11 gallons of cleared good mash to put in the pot
I just got a buy one get 1 free special on my first Vevor kit. 2x 8 gallon kits for a total of $61 bucks... should be here in 2 more days. REviews were great.
Hell yeah that's awesome and a killer deal you will love it A awesome starter still. I really appreciate your support. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask
@@TheShineshack Whats the best way to clean out a new still? I was thinking a 50/50 vinegar wash... followed by a sacrificial sugar run... with that said.. in an 8 gallon kit to clean it.. how many gallons should i put thru? IE 8 gallon tub... so like 4 gallons?
Just do a 50/50 blend of vinegar and water. You don't have to do a sacrificial run. If you do, you can keep the liquor that comes off of it if you like how it tastes. If you don't want to run vinegar you can do a sacrificial run but you don't have to do both
Yep, I would do 2 gallons of vinegar and 2 gallons of water run it hard with no water in the condenser. Let it pour steam for 20 to 30 minutes, cut it off. Rinse it out with water and you're ready to make liquor brother
It varies a ton from batch to batch all depends on what's in your mash is it fruit or grain did you use sugar what's the ABV of the mash etc but for this particular still if you toss half a quart that will get the methanol out of the way and a full quart to 1 1/2 quarts will be heads these are not exact measurements it varies just a starting ball park figure in most of my videos I explain how I make cuts hope this helps...Shine On
@@T.RockTx Ok just toss the first half quart then sample everything to make your cuts you can always number your jars and go back as many times as you need to you don't have to make cuts on the fly also you can do a 50/50 dilution with water to help to cuts I would make sure the wine didn't have sulfates added the can make some off flavors in the final product but if it's homemade I'd run it for sure 😁
It really depends on a several variables the ABV of your mash what was used in your mash and how you make your cuts and how you run the still but usually a estimate would be from 1/2 - 1.2 gallons of good hearts that's how it is for me I also make vigorous cuts
It's best if possible not to recirculate water, just let it run out and hit the ground. I have found that the best way You can also look into purchasing a water chiller. They can be quite expensive or just create a big 30 to 40 gallon drum and keep it full of Frozen gallon jugs that you refreeze each time. All those methods work, but I prefer just to take good cold tap water and spring water out of a hose pipe. Let it run through your worm and hit the ground works awesome
hey Red was wondering what the yield was on that vevor 13.2 gal pot? how many gallons you started with and how much spirits after finished? thanks Dave from west Virginia here
I was reading the bad reviews on amazon. Such as leaks, rust, and cracks, or holes forming after minimal use. Have you had any complaints since this video?
It's American white oak lump charcoal it helps to remove any unwanted components and to smooth the final product out I only use it on grain based mashes
Awesome well you got the mashing in part pretty much down pat then...But not really the thumper helps clean your spirit up some also helps raise your proof a little but you can also use it to infuse flavor into your spirit especially on a brandy but even on grains you can infuse sweet corn or even mash Etc but you can fill it about 1/3 - 1/2 full with high proof likker,tails,mash,water, flavoring etc they are very versatile you can also run a still without a thumper and leave it empty to use it as a slobber box which acts as a catch container in case your still pukes
I bought the 5 gallon setup. It didn't have the pipe for the inside of the thumper. Assuming I can make one, does it go on the pot side or condenser side of the thumper? Also, between the adjuster on the pump not working, the drain valve being too small, and the condenser pot being so small if I set the flow rate low enough to not overflow it heated up really fast. I had to make a longer worm and put it in a much bigger pot, with a larger drain valve because the water is pumped in with pressure but drains by gravity. Other than that, it's alright.
You would put the down spout for the thumper on the pot side your pipe comes out of the top of your pot down to the bottom of your thumper the condenser side needs to be flush with the lid...When I run the 13 gallon the condenser does great but you have to have good cold water going in the condenser but the worm is on the smaller side for sure but for the price it's a killer still I hope this helps....Shine On
@@TheShineshack yes thank you. I ended up making a bigger thumper too. My first run gave me 75-80% compared to the 40-65% I got without that downspout.
Do you just run the still at full send heat or do you manage the temperature by the gauge at all? I find the information to be somewhat conflicting. I know it boils and then condenses into alcohol by itself, but I wonder if it would boil over if I try too hard, but some say to just go full power.
When I run I fill my pot about 2/3s full always leave head space some mash bills will and can foam up to prevent that I table spoon of butter changes the surface tension and will not affect flavorover time you will know which mashes are the worst about foaming but when I heat up I turn my burner up to 3/4 power and heat up fast the only time during a run I watch the temperature gauge is during heat up I will heat up fast until my pot reaches 150°F-160°F then I back the heat way down and finish heating up slower as I start to run I go by off take speed the size of my stream coming out of the worm I keep it the thickness of a match stick I adjust the heat accordingly as your run progress you will have to increase your heat due to the ABV in your pot changing the boiling point also changes but if you just throw all the heat you got at it not only can you scorch your Mash in your pot but most definitely you can create it to bowl over and puke creating a mess. I do heat up hard and fast but also take precaution while doing it. There is a such thing as too much heat I hope this helps If you have any more questions feel free to ask....Shine On
@@TheShineshack I knew there was something wrong with the info I got previously, it didn't make sense to go full power on the burner to me! Thank you, starting to prepare a basic vodka wash for now, distilled it before with a condensation method and a aquarium style heater, but this will be the first time using a pot still 👍
excatly what is was looking for, straight ro the point perfect revieuw. one question. i noticed from run off you had a filter with some dark coal looking things in it? what is that? :)
Thank you I try to do direct but informative...That is American white oak lump charcoal it helps filter out fusel oils helps to smooth a grain Spirit down I always use it when running a grain Likker
I just keep the top value wide open then you adjust the bottom (cold water inlet) to keep your condenser good and cold if you close off the top your trapping hot water in your condenser
@TheShineshack thanks a lot! Idk why but on my first attempt i followed the instructions that were translated from Chinese and literally had it backwards. Had I just thought about it common sense would've prevailed but I thought i couldnt go wrong following instructions lol.
The top valve needs to be bigger to compensate for the intake being under pressure. When I slowed the intake enough to not overflow the water got hot in a couple of minutes.
@@darreldhs3426 Thanks! I've since found another video where a guy explained he had the same issue as I, and simply 'pulled' on the outtake line, creating a siphon/suctiion and it worked perfectly for me. What you said makes perfect sense, but I'm not too keen on increasing the size of it, but plan to build a new condensor in the future and will keep your advice in mind. Thanks again!
I believe it was right around 1 quart but heads and foreshots are the same to me I toss them both this was a small run only around 8 gallons of mash...Thank you for supporting the channel...Shine On
I don't ever go by temperature because every still is different and every mash is different I go by off take (The amount of product output) I keep my stream at a match stick thickness the whole time but since it's your first run you can heat your still up to 173° F and keep going up 5° until you get the right off take coming out your worm it should be good by 185° then always use taste,smell,feel to make cuts I never recommend using temperature to make cuts I hope this helps...Shine On
Ughh IDK 😂 I will have to look into it. It would be pretty cool to make fuel. It's definitely a possibility I could do a video on that. I work in the mechanic field also so may have a car or 2 to see if it will run 😆
They lowered the price a bit to $122. Thinking about getting one just to boil and distill the well water at my cabin. Lots of tannins, it isn't pumped much and I don't want to deal with a water softener for a little used location and hauling drinking water has gotten old. Would the thumper be beneficial to purification or should I just skip that step?
That's good hey for the money you can't beat these stills by no means they are cheap but very functional and effective I use mine for small test batches
For the vevor still I just put the hose pipe from my spring box into a 5 gallon bucket then pumped it to the worm on my Big copper pot I just hooked the hose pipe for my spring straight to the worm. I don't recirculate. I found it better just to let the water hit the ground. I generally only waste about 50 gallons during a run I got tired of buying so much ice 😂 But when I did recirculate and use ice I had a 55 gallon drum. I cut in half so about 35 gallons and I'd fill it up every run and add ice
Have you seen some of the videos on assembly of this thing? They’re terrible. It’s like they’ll post anything even if they don’t know what they’re doing. Good man yourself for breaking it down properly. Great video. Thank you. ✌️🧪🥷🏿
Yeah I know right I always try to be as simple as possible but also pack as much information as possible In my videos because I know how it is if I'm looking for something on RUclips sometimes I have to watch 15 different videos on the same topic and peace bits and pieces together to understand it I know how much of a pain in the ass it is...I appreciate it thank you
It all depends there are a lot of different variables ABV of mash and mash ingredients is it fruit or grain how you make your cuts but a rough estimate between 1/2 - 1 gallon of good product after makeing proper cuts
I watched 10 videos that "explain " a thumper but they didn't explain. You just explained what a thumper is. Thank you.
That thumper isn’t big enough for that pots capacity. Also you should look up George Duncan barely and hops brewing. He is a fantastic teacher. Explains everything in a simple easy to understand way. He will also explain why this thumper is too small 🤷♂️
I appreciate you watching I'm glad it helped...Shine On
@john_diugg811
Actually I still don't understand the thumper section as many videos as I have seen. Because why & how does the steam get to rise through the second pipe? What heats up the thumper box?
Clearly I'm missing something.
@ the alcohol steam goes out of the boiling pot. Through the copper pipe over and down into the thumper. It travels to the bottom of the thumper and pressure builds till it forces its way out of the pipe and through whatever liquid or ingredients you have put in the thumper. As it does this it heats up that liquid or ingredients. Because the steam is extremely hot. Also as it does that last part it begins to make a “thumping” sound. That’s how the thump keg or thumper got its name. That steam will rise as it passes through whatever you put in the thumper and then exit the other copper pipe and follow the path to the “worm” or condenser, where it will be cooled by cold water and at that point the steam will turn back into a liquid (alcohol). Now as the super heated steam goes through and heats up what’s in the thumper the stuff in the thumper will boil and add to the alcohol steam giving it a stronger alcohol content than if they didn’t use the thumper. Another name for the thumper is a “doubler”. Another thing that can happen is if you add fruits and/or botanicals to the thumper it can add flavor to the alcohol you are making.
The rule of thumb is to fill a boil kettle 80% so 13.2 gal times .8 = 10.56 gals.
I bought one of these and have been searching for this video. Thank you for the clear and concise breakdown and operation. Much respected brother❤
Nice review. Actually it's the best Vevor Still review I've found on the internet. Thanks!
Thanks I appreciate that I hope it helps if you ever have any other questions feel free to ask I don't mind at all
@@TheShineshackwould running some white vinegar and water be good for the initial cleaning?
Absolutely FANTASTIC INFORMATION!!! YOU sir are an informational GOD!!! I've made wine for years, bought this exact unit and I'm COMPLETELY ignorant of how to distill. I'm learning sooooo much. God bless you sir!!!
I have been debating getting into the hobby. Glad I found this review.
It is the best hobby ever the moment your first drop comes rolling out of the worm your hooked for life and will have so much pride in what you make there are unlimited possibilities of mash bills you can create and distill you will be glad you did there is a link in the description of this review video that will take you straight to the vevor website to buy a still if your interested best of luck...Shine On
This looks like a good little setup for test batches🤔. Great review. Complete and informative. Really enjoy your channel. Keep it up.
Thanks for watching... 😁 It makes a great still for research and development that's for sure
I had to come here and comment. As a complete novice, you have the most informative and to the point videos. Thank you. It has been surprisingly hard to find good, informative videos that I don’t feel the need to fast forward thru to get the info I am looking for in a reasonable amount of time. Love the channel and look forward to new videos. Shine on!
Really good reviews and I like how you show people how to put it together
Thank you for watching... 😁 I like to do that because I know how much it can help others especially if they have never been around a still before or assembled one...Shine On
i've been using one for three years , in the last year i started using the eletric one and it is fantastic so now i have two, the old one is full of fermented grapes for grappa ( i live in italy) great review and "shine on",
Awesome I have seen the electric one been wanting to try it out Italy you get them good grapes then
@@TheShineshack it cuts down run time, plus you can regulate to stay at a certain tempreture to get the most out of the ferment/mash.
Im from the uk, and i got big respect for all you moonshiners keep on rocking, im going to get one of these soon i work on a farm so can get corn no probs wish i knew some shiners in the uk to help out any way keep up the good work and screw the law
I appreciate it I'm sure they are a bunch in your area try searching in moonshine Facebook groups or home distiller...That's awesome your likker always tastes so much better when you grow your own grains....Shine On
I'm in UK too just ordered the 8gal version cant wait
@@Newbrewer im in Gloucestershire where you at
Great review! You described it very well and even showed how to assemble it.
Thanks I think that's the best way to do a review we all know how sometimes we don't like to use the instructions 😂
@@TheShineshack 🤣 "I don't need no stink'n directions"
I have said that so many times 😂
Great Job and Review, I just got one, haven't tried it yet. Would like to see more videos.
Shine on brother!!!!
There will be more 😁 I appreciate it. You will enjoy it when you do open it. They are awesome to learn on and work very well. You also can't beat the price on them ... Shine On
@@TheShineshackhow many gallons does it produce?
This was a really helpful video. Just starting out tryin my hand at this so appreciate the review. My kit came in today so lookin forward to tryin it out
It's awesome you will learn a lot and make some fine Likker with that still if you have any questions feel free to ask...Shine on
Awesome informative video. Great way to explain and demonstrate a new still.
Half way through the video and I'm sold on buying it.
Awesome it's definitely a great still for the money and awesome to learn the trade on copper stills are a huge investment for someone who is just starting out we all at some point had a vevor still hell I still have 3 😂 they make some fine Likker..... Shine On
Thanks i buy a 8 Gallon VEVOR still today i make my first run. Thank you Sir
No problem a lot of people will talk bad about a vevor but they are well worth the money I still have 2 that I run from time to time They will help you learn the art of home Distilling
This looks like a good little setup for test batches. Great review. Complete and informative. Really enjoy your channel. Keep it up.
I really appreciate it...It definitely is that's what I use it for
Wow! That was a great review! You covered all that was needed and got right to the point. Not like a lot of reviews where people like to hear themselves talk. Bla bla bla..
Again, thx for a great review.. Shine on brother!
I'm glad it was helpful I always try to put as much information in my videos as possible without all the useless nonsense 😂.....Shine On
The best video I have found on RUclips!
I really appreciate it I'm glad it was helpful also check out some of our other content.....Shine On
This best review I’ve seen for vevor mine is 5 gallon . Thanks
Awesome I'm glad it helped be sure to check out our other content as well....Shine On
Can copper mesh be added to the thump keg to help with sulfur?
Yes you can it will definitely help with removing sulfur compounds such as dimethyl trisulphide (DMTS)
Really nice review. I just ordered the 8 gallon version that Vevor had on sale for $98.
Yep that is a really good price for these stills you really can't beat it at all
Thank you for making easy to understand for a beginner,can't wait to get my still together an make my first run.
No problem I'm glad it helped you welcome to the shine community the best hobby there is be sure to check out our other content if you have any questions feel free to ask....Shine On
Just got one of these, looking forward to testing and this video was a perfect how to. Thank you!
Awesome you will love it and it will help you learn a ton about the craft...I appreciate it thank you for watching...Shine On
What side does the down spout go? Entrance or exit
I have used the verov 5 gallon still and it worked great. I just bought the 13.2 gallon still, hopefully get to try it out this weekend. If it works as good as the 5 gallon, I will love it.
It's really an awesome still especially for the price you will definitely like it....Runs just like the 5 gallon just a bigger pot
i got the 3 gallon and today got my 13 1;2 looking forward to running it thank you
Awesome you will love it it's a awesome still for the money that's for sure 😁
@@TheShineshack i do ty
Your welcome 😁
Your informative video helped me figure out some of the components of my new Vevor 50L. as the instructions lost a little in the translation. I really got this unit to distill water & make herbal essential oils & hydrosols, but you inspired me to learn moonshining. Maybe I'll try the Vevor recipes.
I appreciate it I'm glad it helped there instructions definitely lack the proper info I have been in contact with them to try to help change that we will see 😆 But awesome it's a really great hobby to have the possibilities are unlimited....Shine On
excellent info I am a beginner and just purchased one i will let yall know when i make first run...
Good deal you will really enjoy it and will learn a lot....Shine On
I started with an 8 gallon Vevor pot, and still use it sometimes. Thinking of getting this exact pot but use my thumper and worm. If only it had a little bit of dome on the lid with a 2" connection.
Can make it have whatever you need with enough creativity 🔨
I totally agree. I was a pipe welder for 30 years before I retired. I bought a 15 gallon keg a month ago for my upgrade. I hope to buy a grain cooker next. All electric.
@@jblob5764
I actually bought a 1.5" 90 and tri-clover connection to .75", and use my own thumper and worm for the 8 gallon pot I have.
@@jblob5764
Yep I have a 18.5 gallon vevor football column still also they really are good stills especially for the price you can't beat it...You could have a 2" tri clamp welded on top
How long does that run take you? Once it starts condensing, I mean?
I've got one of these stills. They work pretty good.
I've got a question though. If I run a 5-6 gal mash should I add water to lessen the headspace or will it be ok to run as it is?
Thanks.
You can run it as is, but the more head space you have, the less you should rely on that thermometer... Because it's so far above the liquid. You could get a smaller still by vevor for small runs.
@@soyourwifewantsyouto that's what I was thinking about. Thanks for the advice.
@soyourwifewantsyouto it ran perfectly. I love this still but I want one like Reds.
@@donlintor reds is pretty cool indeed!
You can run it as is but usually me personally I don't like to. There is so much head space it causes a lot of reflux to happen in your pot. Your proof will be higher but a lot of your flavor will be stripped. You can add a gallon or 2 of water to help it won't hurt. You will still get your alcohol out of your mash your just increasing your mash volume...Shine On
I’m still using one of those and it’s been a few years. Still looks new after at least 150 gallons of mash has been run through it.
Absolutely! For the price they're outstanding stills awesome to start out with or awesome for experienced people. Definitely worth the money
Thank you so much for sharing this video. You are an awesome instructor.
I really appreciate it.... I'm glad it helped be sure to check out our other content if you ever have any questions feel free to ask ...Shine On
Great video! One question how do you know when heads are done running and tails start?
Great review, I am sold.
Awesome you will enjoy it they are perfect starter stills for sure if you ever have any questions feel free to ask I don't mind at all you can reach me directly through redsshineshack.com
Thank you, I will.
Loved the video. Question were you running the liquor through wood chips in the funnel to get flavor before going into the Jar?
It's american white oak lump charcoal it doesn't add any flavor or color it helps remove any harsh compounds that are left in the shine I only do it when I run grain mashes if I'm doing a brandy I don't use it because it can also take flavor and with a brandy the flavor is already very subtle
I wanna know if ya used it as a thumper or a slobber box?when I first started out I used sumin very similar to this and slobber box is the way to go atleast on your first few runs if ya ask me that way your shine ain't cloudy or janky lookin so I wanted to know do ya use it as a thunder or slobber box in this here video?
I used it as a thumper this vevor still comes with a attachable down spout so you can run it as a thumper or a slobber box I always prefer to use thumpers to help infuse flavor or help clean the spirit up alittle in this video I just added some of the mash and grains to the thumper....Shine On
I was planning to get it too, and with this video you gave me confirmation that it's a good product to start with. now you just need to know where to find the recipes for some fruit distillates 😂😂because as a beginner, since distillation is illegal, it's not like you can find recipes everywhere.🤷♂😉 . thanks for your video
Absolutely! If you go through the videos on my RUclips channel I have several fruit Brandy recipes and plenty more to come. Brandy is my pride lol I'm glad it helped you. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask. I don't mind at all...shine on
What recipe did you use for your rye mash? I want to recreate this!
Great video! How much of the shine first coming out should be discarded, the stuff that will make you sick?
thanks bro I just watched your interesting video. I promise to you that I will buy this distiller
It is an awesome still especially to get started on and learn with I'm glad it helped thank you for watching....Shine On
Oh wow. I got to get me one of these.
They are good stills and for the price you can't beat it...Shine On
Awesome video on assembling of any three pot vevor still. This is so good cause the instructions aren’t worth the paper it’s printed on
Im glad it helped you are right vevor could deff do better on the paper instructions but for the price this is a really good still
Can you use a conventional stove for this? Or do you need something like a induction plate or burner?
You definitely can for the smaller versions like the 5 and 8 gallon the 13 gallon is a decent size I would recommend getting a big burner or even a propane burner that's a lot of weight when full and running
What was your citric acid to water ratio? I got a 50l with a builtin heater and need to clean it. I use citric acid for cooking so I would rather use that than vinegar. Great video too, thanks.
Thank you .....I use 4 Tbsp of citric acid per gallon of water then I fill the still up to about 1/3 of the capacity and run it hard I let it blow steam for 20 minutes then shut it off and rinse with water It works well... Using vinegar works to but the smell is so strong and will last for days 😂...Shine On
How would you recommend someone clean it after a run?
I rinse mine out and put it up. Super easy. A SS pot is my favorite for this reason.
All I ever do is rinse with water especially SS and even my copper pot I just rinse and let air dry if I think it's getting dirty I will leave the backset in the still over night and it looks Brand new in the morning backset is so acidic it cleans great
How much btu burner do you recommend for this still? 120,000 btu?
Just ordered (23 Nov), hope I like it
Thanks for excellent video. I'm planning to use it for a first time and would like to ask , if after the run do i need to release pressure or i can just leave it to col down And if yes how can i do it?. Thanks again
I would because when you run a thumper it's a closed system just when your done running cut your heat and carefully open the lid on your pot it will be hot and watch out for the steam but that will prevent anything from happening
I have a question. When distilling should you fill the pot and run it out do smaller runs? Is there any differences in either way.
Fill your pot about 85% full always leave atleast 15% for head space run it till you pull all the available alcohol off then Stop it you can do stripping runs also if you like doing that better that allows you to do a multiple distilled product produces a cleaner product
Hi there, what you´d suggest for a beginner - that one or the Vevor Model VV-PG30L-220V with that Thump Jar for longer duration in observation of efficient/professional/flexible/modern ? Many thx. for your experienced reply and best rgds. from germany :)
If your talking about the football column vevor still it is also a very good starting still the they both work great and are fairly straightforward to operate the main differences between the two is the column still is more modular meaning you can modify it easier because it is a tri clamp system and the other still is not so if you plan to upgrade your still I would go for the Vevor column still if not I would pick this one because it comes with everything you will need
THX.A LOT ! :)
No problem anytime
What temperature do you make your run at? How full do you fill your thumper? Looks like a out an inch? Best review on the vevor still on RUclips!
Mine is ordered and will be here Saturday. How much citric acid did you use in that 4 gallons of water to clean it? Thanks!
Awsome welcome to the Moonshine Brotherhood Use 8 tablespoons citric acid for 4 gallons of water or use 2 gallons vinegar and 2 gallons of water both ways work great
@@TheShineshack appreciate it- been using a 1.5 gallon pot still for a few years but wanted to ramp up on a budget- this one seems good for now. Got a couple mashes ready.
I’ve got a question so..I got myself a set up identical to this the only thing different is the brand. I didn’t get vevor I ended up getting a “vivo home” 8 gal 3 pot set up pretty much identical to what you got there. That being said how could I check for leaks in the lines before I did a run? I’m weary of running it over a burner like you did without knowing if the lines leak vapors or not. How could I check this?
Just fill the pot full of water like you would a mash and run your steel like you would. If you're doing alcohol run and just look and see if you see steam coming out of anywhere when you do an actual run, you won't see stain alcohol vapors clear. You have to use a mirror to check for leaks if you're doing an alcohol run but run it good and hard with just water in it and if you have a leak you'll see the steam or you'll see water and condensation on your lines
Excellent video how much do you put it thumper? and can you use solids and liquids??
I usually fill it roughly 1/3 the way full and yes you can put liquids and grains and fruits in the thumper but I recommend atleast breaking them up some because there has been incidents where blueberries have clogged the inlet in the thumper and then you have a dangerous situation on your hands so just make sure that can't happen and your good to go I use my thumper alot to put fruit and grains from the mash in it really adds to the flavor profile
First off love the videos!!! but i have a question as a first time moonshiner. My first run i over heated my mash and me shine came out fast and the i struggled to cool my still back down and ended up messing up my whole first run! any tips on how to heat your still from the beginning and maintain the temperature you want? i have a similar set up to this one i just have the 8 gallon and im using a turkey burner to heat my still, and there is not alot of info on how slowly to heat your still and maintain the temps you want. LOVE THE CHANNEL AND KEEP MAKING THESE AWSOME VIDEOS!
Thank you for supporting the channel I really appreciate that .....first off make sure not to over fill your pot I wouldn't put no more than 6 gallons of mash in there head space is important I go by touch and feel of the still to know where I'm at by touching the pot and line arm but if it's your first run I would do when you fire up keep your fire really low just make sure your temperature is rising id say 5-10 degrees every 5 minutes is good to start once you see your temperature get around 155-160 you know your very close I would back the fire down even more you will start running around 172°-185° F it varies from still to still once it starts to run adjust your heat to keep your likker steam The thickness of a matchstick that's what you want. That's optimal as long as you hold it there, you'll be good for your whole run. As you get deep into your run and the ABV and the pot starts to drop. You will have to bump your heat up a little here and there because the temp that the alcohol requires to evaporate will go up as the ABV drops because there's more water in your pot at that point then alcohol And that should do you. If you ever heat up too fast The best thing to do is cut your fire way down as low as it'll go and allow your still to cool down and then turn your fire back up to get it where you want. I hope this helps. It's definitely a learning experience, but I promise with each run you'll gain more knowledge. That's the only way to learn is by doing
@@TheShineshack thanks so much for the info helps more than you know and keep bringing the great content much love and shine on!
@@Trigz-zo6lx Anytime I don't mind at all and I sure will I ain't going anywhere I'm on RUclips to stay....Shine On
How hot do you run the cleaning process and actual stilling process and how long does it take to make a run
When it comes to cleaning I run it as hot as I can get. You want a good hard boil and hard steam to really get it good and clean with 50/50 water and vinegar or water and citric acid And when it comes to running it's all really about preference there's a bunch of factors that go into what exact temperature each still runs at different stills run at different temperatures Alcohol starts to evaporate at 174° but for this still My pot's always between about 180°and 190° And you can tweak it from there up a little or down a little to get your output stream to where you want it And as for how long it takes to do a run, it really all depends. You'll find what works for you. Some people like to run really really slow. Some people like to run fast. You definitely don't want to run too fast though it'll hurt your product too slow. Will hurt your product as well. For the 13 gallon vevor pot, I say about 2 to 4 hours To do a run that's from the time you get first drips to the time you get into your Late tails now my bigger still. My 25 gallon takes me about 6 to 8 hours I like to run kind of slow but not too slow As long as you keep your output stream the thickness of a matchstick, that's where you want to be. You don't want it pouring hope this helps thanks for watching
Great Video!, I have never run this still setup but I do have the still spirits t500. Id love to move into a copper pot still but have no idea where to start. any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I would prefer to stay with electric also. thanks in advanced
I recommend Stillz.com Steven is a awesome guy that's the copper still I use in my RUclips videos I also just a new one from him a 10 gallon setup called "The perfect 10" it's awesome comes with thumper pot and worm his stills are built for functionality and also don't take up a huge amount of space which is perfect from what I need and what I like. But check out his website if you have any questions. He also has a Facebook page. Tell him red sent you hope this helps they are also more good still builders out there as well Ozark still works is another good one
I just ordered one of these 13 gallon pots, what size copper line runs out of the pot?
Looks to be a 3/8 in copper pipe this still worked amazingly for the price definitely a good deal
Thanks for the info and answering questions before I asked!
No problem anytime I'm always here to help...Shine On
Danke für die Vorführung.
Your welcome thank you for watching
How much citric acid did you add fit the 4 gallons of water
I see ole Popcorn on wall. Good job man.
Ohh yeah he was my idle since I was a small child and still is 😆
id love to know how much i can run on the 13 1/2 gallon
It really depends on a bunch of variables what was the starting ABV of your Mash? What ingredients were used? How you run your still And how you make your cuts but usually anywhere from a half to 1 gallon of good hearts
Great review, i like how you went in depth with everything and took the time to do so! I just have one question. What is the best way to figure out how much mash to use for this pot? Thanks.
Thank you..I try to be as thorough as possible...Me personally if Im using a 13 gallon still I'll put 10 gallons of mash in it and leave enough head space so I'll make 12-14 gallons of mash by the time I pump it out when I get close to the grain bed at the bottom of the mash barrel I stop leave that nasty stuff and trash it you loose a few gallons but will have 10-11 gallons of cleared good mash to put in the pot
Great job bud u made it way easier for me thanks
I'm glad it helped be sure to check out our other videos....Shine On
I just got a buy one get 1 free special on my first Vevor kit. 2x 8 gallon kits for a total of $61 bucks... should be here in 2 more days. REviews were great.
Hell yeah that's awesome and a killer deal you will love it A awesome starter still. I really appreciate your support. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask
@@TheShineshack Whats the best way to clean out a new still? I was thinking a 50/50 vinegar wash... followed by a sacrificial sugar run... with that said.. in an 8 gallon kit to clean it.. how many gallons should i put thru? IE 8 gallon tub... so like 4 gallons?
Just do a 50/50 blend of vinegar and water. You don't have to do a sacrificial run. If you do, you can keep the liquor that comes off of it if you like how it tastes. If you don't want to run vinegar you can do a sacrificial run but you don't have to do both
Yep, I would do 2 gallons of vinegar and 2 gallons of water run it hard with no water in the condenser. Let it pour steam for 20 to 30 minutes, cut it off. Rinse it out with water and you're ready to make liquor brother
How much of the first distillate contains methanol and acetone and should be thrown away?
It varies a ton from batch to batch all depends on what's in your mash is it fruit or grain did you use sugar what's the ABV of the mash etc but for this particular still if you toss half a quart that will get the methanol out of the way and a full quart to 1 1/2 quarts will be heads these are not exact measurements it varies just a starting ball park figure in most of my videos I explain how I make cuts hope this helps...Shine On
@@TheShineshack I will be using grape wine
@@T.RockTx Ok just toss the first half quart then sample everything to make your cuts you can always number your jars and go back as many times as you need to you don't have to make cuts on the fly also you can do a 50/50 dilution with water to help to cuts I would make sure the wine didn't have sulfates added the can make some off flavors in the final product but if it's homemade I'd run it for sure 😁
How many quarts do you get out for 13 gallon still?
It really depends on a several variables the ABV of your mash what was used in your mash and how you make your cuts and how you run the still but usually a estimate would be from 1/2 - 1.2 gallons of good hearts that's how it is for me I also make vigorous cuts
How do you keep it cool? I went threw 6 bags of ice just for distilled water. I couldn't keep it cool enough for it.
It's best if possible not to recirculate water, just let it run out and hit the ground. I have found that the best way You can also look into purchasing a water chiller. They can be quite expensive or just create a big 30 to 40 gallon drum and keep it full of Frozen gallon jugs that you refreeze each time. All those methods work, but I prefer just to take good cold tap water and spring water out of a hose pipe. Let it run through your worm and hit the ground works awesome
hey Red was wondering what the yield was on that vevor 13.2 gal pot?
how many gallons you started with and how much spirits after finished?
thanks Dave from west Virginia here
I was reading the bad reviews on amazon. Such as leaks, rust, and cracks, or holes forming after minimal use. Have you had any complaints since this video?
hello, i was wondering what you have sitting on top of the mason jar there ? looked like some black rocks.. charcoal ?
It is American white oak lump charcoal it's for filtering out fusel oils and stuff helps make a better spirit
It's American white oak lump charcoal it helps to remove any unwanted components and to smooth the final product out I only use it on grain based mashes
I been making mead an want to get into moonshine. Is the purpose for the thumper to add old mash to get like a secondary run?
Awesome well you got the mashing in part pretty much down pat then...But not really the thumper helps clean your spirit up some also helps raise your proof a little but you can also use it to infuse flavor into your spirit especially on a brandy but even on grains you can infuse sweet corn or even mash Etc but you can fill it about 1/3 - 1/2 full with high proof likker,tails,mash,water, flavoring etc they are very versatile you can also run a still without a thumper and leave it empty to use it as a slobber box which acts as a catch container in case your still pukes
Thank for the review.
No problem thank you for watching
What's the yield on this pot like?
I'm used to cooking in copper, and with copper we get liquor at 170°. I'm now 200° and nothing. So what temp does it start putting out liquor?
I bought the 5 gallon setup. It didn't have the pipe for the inside of the thumper. Assuming I can make one, does it go on the pot side or condenser side of the thumper? Also, between the adjuster on the pump not working, the drain valve being too small, and the condenser pot being so small if I set the flow rate low enough to not overflow it heated up really fast. I had to make a longer worm and put it in a much bigger pot, with a larger drain valve because the water is pumped in with pressure but drains by gravity.
Other than that, it's alright.
You would put the down spout for the thumper on the pot side your pipe comes out of the top of your pot down to the bottom of your thumper the condenser side needs to be flush with the lid...When I run the 13 gallon the condenser does great but you have to have good cold water going in the condenser but the worm is on the smaller side for sure but for the price it's a killer still I hope this helps....Shine On
@@TheShineshack yes thank you. I ended up making a bigger thumper too. My first run gave me 75-80% compared to the 40-65% I got without that downspout.
How many quarts did you get with 1 run ?
Do you just run the still at full send heat or do you manage the temperature by the gauge at all? I find the information to be somewhat conflicting. I know it boils and then condenses into alcohol by itself, but I wonder if it would boil over if I try too hard, but some say to just go full power.
When I run I fill my pot about 2/3s full always leave head space some mash bills will and can foam up to prevent that I table spoon of butter changes the surface tension and will not affect flavorover time you will know which mashes are the worst about foaming but when I heat up I turn my burner up to 3/4 power and heat up fast the only time during a run I watch the temperature gauge is during heat up I will heat up fast until my pot reaches 150°F-160°F then I back the heat way down and finish heating up slower as I start to run I go by off take speed the size of my stream coming out of the worm I keep it the thickness of a match stick I adjust the heat accordingly as your run progress you will have to increase your heat due to the ABV in your pot changing the boiling point also changes but if you just throw all the heat you got at it not only can you scorch your Mash in your pot but most definitely you can create it to bowl over and puke creating a mess. I do heat up hard and fast but also take precaution while doing it. There is a such thing as too much heat I hope this helps If you have any more questions feel free to ask....Shine On
@@TheShineshack I knew there was something wrong with the info I got previously, it didn't make sense to go full power on the burner to me! Thank you, starting to prepare a basic vodka wash for now, distilled it before with a condensation method and a aquarium style heater, but this will be the first time using a pot still 👍
Great video. I was wondering how much mash you used, How much alcohol you got from it, And what the alcohol proof was?
I only ran about 7 gallons of mash and i got roughly a little over half a gallon of good product at around 130 proof
Thanks @@TheShineshack
excatly what is was looking for, straight ro the point perfect revieuw. one question. i noticed from run off you had a filter with some dark coal looking things in it? what is that? :)
Thank you I try to do direct but informative...That is American white oak lump charcoal it helps filter out fusel oils helps to smooth a grain Spirit down I always use it when running a grain Likker
@@TheShineshack can I use pine or birch tree coal to?
Re: the worm/condensor, if you keep the cold water intake going, and never touch the top valve, how do you stop it from overflowing? Keep it open?
I just keep the top value wide open then you adjust the bottom (cold water inlet) to keep your condenser good and cold if you close off the top your trapping hot water in your condenser
@TheShineshack thanks a lot! Idk why but on my first attempt i followed the instructions that were translated from Chinese and literally had it backwards. Had I just thought about it common sense would've prevailed but I thought i couldnt go wrong following instructions lol.
The top valve needs to be bigger to compensate for the intake being under pressure. When I slowed the intake enough to not overflow the water got hot in a couple of minutes.
@@darreldhs3426 Thanks! I've since found another video where a guy explained he had the same issue as I, and simply 'pulled' on the outtake line, creating a siphon/suctiion and it worked perfectly for me. What you said makes perfect sense, but I'm not too keen on increasing the size of it, but plan to build a new condensor in the future and will keep your advice in mind. Thanks again!
I have a jet propane burner. What’s your thoughts on using that? Probably run to hot with that. Idk
That's all I use is a 150,000 BTU jet burner and I love it definitely will work just fine
How much did you get out of the run
I tossed 3/4 quart of heads and I collected a little over 3 quarts of good heart's I shut the still off at 90 proof when I hit tails...Shine On
This is the best review ive seen in a long time. How much heads did you throw off
I believe it was right around 1 quart but heads and foreshots are the same to me I toss them both this was a small run only around 8 gallons of mash...Thank you for supporting the channel...Shine On
What temp do you run at?
Can u tell me what temp u ran the still. I have the 5gal and about to run my very first ever. Thanks
I don't ever go by temperature because every still is different and every mash is different I go by off take (The amount of product output) I keep my stream at a match stick thickness the whole time but since it's your first run you can heat your still up to 173° F and keep going up 5° until you get the right off take coming out your worm it should be good by 185° then always use taste,smell,feel to make cuts I never recommend using temperature to make cuts I hope this helps...Shine On
What was total production off your mash with the still?
Right under a gallon of good Likker after heads and tails
Yo man, can you do one on making E85?
Ughh IDK 😂 I will have to look into it. It would be pretty cool to make fuel. It's definitely a possibility I could do a video on that. I work in the mechanic field also so may have a car or 2 to see if it will run 😆
Awesome video in a full run what would be you're average return not included heads
In this still about 3 quarts to 1 gallon depending on what your ABV is in your mash
Thanks for the review ☺️
My pleasure 😊
Hi I was wondering what is the the black rocks the liquid is dropping on?
It is filtered through American white oak charcoal it helps smooth it out and remove any unwanted substances and compounds
They lowered the price a bit to $122. Thinking about getting one just to boil and distill the well water at my cabin. Lots of tannins, it isn't pumped much and I don't want to deal with a water softener for a little used location and hauling drinking water has gotten old. Would the thumper be beneficial to purification or should I just skip that step?
That's good hey for the money you can't beat these stills by no means they are cheap but very functional and effective I use mine for small test batches
I would Skip the thumper for water Distillation
How big was your water reservoir for your worm? You said no ice, just tap water?
For the vevor still I just put the hose pipe from my spring box into a 5 gallon bucket then pumped it to the worm on my Big copper pot I just hooked the hose pipe for my spring straight to the worm. I don't recirculate. I found it better just to let the water hit the ground. I generally only waste about 50 gallons during a run I got tired of buying so much ice 😂 But when I did recirculate and use ice I had a 55 gallon drum. I cut in half so about 35 gallons and I'd fill it up every run and add ice
How much did you get from the 10 gallon
About 1 gallon of 130 proof average but I am very vigorous when it comes to cuts
Are the fittings brass?
Yes they are a little brass is ok it's lead free brass anyways
Have you seen some of the videos on assembly of this thing? They’re terrible. It’s like they’ll post anything even if they don’t know what they’re doing. Good man yourself for breaking it down properly. Great video. Thank you. ✌️🧪🥷🏿
Yeah I know right I always try to be as simple as possible but also pack as much information as possible In my videos because I know how it is if I'm looking for something on RUclips sometimes I have to watch 15 different videos on the same topic and peace bits and pieces together to understand it I know how much of a pain in the ass it is...I appreciate it thank you
i got the 3 gal vevor gifted to me for Christmas. (never distilled before) how much head space should i leave in it?
I wouldn't put but 2-2.5 gallons in it to leave enough head space so it doesn't puke
So how much shine can I get from a 10 gal run?
It all depends there are a lot of different variables ABV of mash and mash ingredients is it fruit or grain how you make your cuts but a rough estimate between 1/2 - 1 gallon of good product after makeing proper cuts