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Electric Distiller With Built In Element
Here's a picture of our 8 gallon stainless steel still equipped with a 1.5" ferrule for a stainless steel hot water heater electric element. And here's why we think electricity is superior to all other distillation heat sources.
For starters, electric stills cost less to operate than stills fueled with propane. Propane is about the most expensive fuel out there, electricity is slightly less, and wood is the cheapest. Distilling over a fire is definitely the most "sexy" way to do it, but it takes quite a bit of skill to dial in the perfect temperature using wood for fuel. It can also be dangerous. Elements can be coupled with thermostats to offer precise temperature control and the lack of an open fire is also a safety advantage.
Electric Distillation Control Boxes
As mentioned above, the biggest advantage to using electric to heat a still is that one is able to very precisely control the temperature. Our controller is designed to work with our 5 and 10 gallon copper still kits as well as our 8 gallon stainless steel stills. Our controller offers precision heat control - it is very easy to use, no cycling, and has simple controls. This controller is designed to work on any still up to 10 gallons in volume.
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Looking for a complete kit
As all above. WHERE CAN i BUY A STILL PLEASE
still no price
i would like to know the price of the eletric control in the above discription
I am trying to buy a complete 10 gallon still with electric heat source but I am about to give up. You do not give near enough information about them. It would be nice to be able to get a price. Do you have any for sale?
Can you recommend a very good quality, reasonably priced electric element moonshine still
this is what my dad wants for his birthday, how do I go about buying one?
I’d like to buy a big still 07912114486 gas or electric many thanks Karl
wht is the size , hight and width of y our 10 gallon still. thanks vic
I need a price on a 10 gal still complete with heat source condenser and everything I want to set up and go to work
I am interested in the 20gal pot. Did not see a price ?? Scared to ask !. Question Without a thumper what is the lickley hood particles in the mash will clog up in your condenser ( worm ). when cooking with a corn mash.There are some great electric controls Hilbilly stills has a nice one Thanks Can’t wait to here back especially on the price Thanks Vern
I am interested in the 20gal pot. Did not see a price ?? Scared to ask !. Question Without a thumper what is the lickley hood particles in the mash will clog up in your condenser ( worm ). when cooking with a corn mash.There are some great electric controls Hilbilly stills has a nice one Thanks Can’t wait to here back especially on the price Thanks Vern
Kyle, I just purchased your 5 Gal. still and would like to use it with a traditional worm condenser. Is it possible?
Can you manufacture a copper still with a stainless steel base, enabling the use of an induction cook top as the boiler? I have a small digitally controlled induction cook top — great control, quick boil, no flames — but it needs to be in contact with a ferromagnetic material (steel).
Can you re-destill alcohol ( like limoncello that contains pga ) or is redistilling a bad idea ?
Barry
thanks so much for the knowlege ypu share with us
There is a lot of information about electric brewing beer on:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/electrical-primer-brewers-145019/
I would expect that the 5 to 10 gal boil kettle set ups for brewing beer would translate size wise to a still.
The fellas at http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/ have a step by step online guide to building a fully automated electric brewery. That should be easily converted to distilling.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT NATURAL GAS BURNERS?
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR 20 GALLON KIT. WHEN WILL THEY BE READY TO ORDER?