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The Secrets of Building an Alcohol Producing Still.

The Secrets of Building an Alcohol Producing Still.

zoom enlarge 		Author: Vincent R. Gingery
Publisher: David J Gingery
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 20085

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 82
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3

ISBN: 1878087169
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.25
EAN: 9781878087164
ASIN: 1878087169

Publication Date: July 1994
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Condition: Brand new 10" x 8" paperback.
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Book on Home Distilling out there   February 25, 2008
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

There are a handful of books and quite a few web sites that cover the subject of Home Distilling. None as well and complete as this book though. My opinion is that most material on Home Distilling is written by folks who do it for kicks without understanding the science behind it (least that't the way it appears when i read them). This book covers the topic in a very structured manner and backs up each section with science and reasoning. The book not only does a splendid job of explaining still building but also explains malting, mashing, fementation and distillation -- with clear instruction. I found it so useful that I bought a copy for my brother as well.


3 out of 5 stars Basic recipe for basic production   September 27, 2007
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

This book gives a simple outline to the process of producing alcohol, along with plans to build one very specific setup. The section on grain preparation is very well described in this book, better than the other books that I have read. If somebody is looking to just make some ethanol without concern for the amount of energy required, this book will work OK for you. There are a number of oddities in the design given in this book, such as the concept of a water jacketed boiler. This will result in low rates of heat transfer, with a lot of heat being lost to the surroundings. Also, a batch distillation can not compete with continuous distillation on the basis of energy input. If someone is looking for a DIY batch distillation setup, consider building a Charles 803 column or the one in this book. For somebody who is interested in a robust and efficient process, look else ware.


5 out of 5 stars Very descriptive, well written book   January 11, 2007
This book contains very detailed drawings and explanations for how to build a still. It even shows you the necessary forms to fill out, if you want to make the alcohol legally (for experimental fuel only of course). I liked having all the pictures and the descriptions as well as how to bend and work the sheets of copper.


4 out of 5 stars excellent technical guide   July 12, 2006
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

very detailed,very technical as well. maybe too technical for general use,however if you have some metal fabrication knowledge it would be very helpful.


4 out of 5 stars Interesting reading, but not really very original   December 28, 2002
 11 out of 14 found this review helpful

This is a book about making a still and producing alcohol. To be blunt, rather high proof alcohol, capable of fueling a car. Vince goes into production of mash, distillation and building the still. Minimal sheet metal tools are needed.
Trevor

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