How cold should still condenser water be?

How cold should still condenser water be?

The water flowrate to the condenser of the still is about 8 gallons/minute. Usually, we use water that is around 50 F for the condenser.

What temperature does alcohol condense at?

212 F), distillers can evaporate the alcohol (mostly) by itself, collect the vapors into a tube and use cold temperatures to force the alcohol to condense back into liquid.

What temperature is best for moonshine mash?

Cover the mash and place it in a cool, dark place. The temperature of 60 °F (16 °C) or lower is ideal. You can also pour the mash in an empty cooler and put the lid on it so it can ferment.

What temp do tails start?

Tails. Tails are the last part of your distillate, constituting anything that comes out once your vapor temp reaches 203°F (95°C) – 207°F/208°F (97°C/98°C).

What temperature do you distill ethanol?

“Fractional” distillation is used to separate mixtures of two liquids with different boiling points, such as alcohol and water. Ethyl alcohol with 4 percent water boils at approximately 173° F, while water boils at 212° F.

At what temp does ethanol evaporate?

Thanks for your question. First it is expected that pure ethanol boils and evaporates from 78 degree Celsius.

What temperature is best for fermentation?

The optimum temperature range for yeast fermentation is between 90˚F-95˚F (32˚C-35˚C). Every degree above this range depresses fermentation. While elevated temperature is problematic in all phases of ethanol production, it is specifically hazardous during the later stages of fermentation.

Should you stir mash while fermenting?

Stir the Mash Stirring helps even out the temperature in a mash and mixes the liquids and solids more thoroughly. If you can manage it, you should always stir your mash at least a few times during the saccharification rest.

What temp should I run my still?

Keep it increasing, maintaining a range of 175 – 195 degrees Fahrenheit for as long as possible. Turn off the heat when it reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature at the top of the column will tell you about your alcohol vapor as it begins to condense.

What temperature does methanol boil at?

148.5°F (64.7°C)
Methanol/Boiling point

What is the best temperature to heat a distiller?

Many distillers will cut off their run somewhere around 205 – 207 degrees, knowing that the last 10% or so of alcohol left in the mash won’t be worth it. Letting the still heat over 212 degrees is great if you’re looking to distill water, however.

What happens to the boiling temperature of the MASH when distilling?

When distilling however this is not the case because the Ethanol in the wash is diluted by other products mainly water. This directly effects the boiling temperature, the more water in the solution the higher the boiling temperature of the mash will become.

What is the boiling temperature of ethanol during distillation?

We get a lot of questions about distillation and temperature. If you’ve read anything about distilling you might have come across information stating that the boiling temperature of ethanol is 174 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this is only partially true.

How do I know if my alcohol vaporizer is condensing?

The temperature at the top of the column will tell you about your alcohol vapor as it begins to condense. Monitor this temperature, watching for an excess of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. If it becomes overheated, turn down your heat.