As someone who bought this after watching the first review and has no clue really where to start, a complete beginners guide on how to do the first run and really get in depth would be awesome

@klausschwabshubris

Жыл бұрын

The learning curve was difficult for me, just have to do it. You will likely make some mistakes but it’s part of the process. It will make you a better distiller in the end. I’m starting to find my groove and find it fun now.

@KALINGANJA007

Жыл бұрын

I have pretty much the same rig. I can make about 3 quarts of product and 1 quart of tails for the next batch.. Practice..Practice. Practice to get to Broadway.

@alexsmith5797

Жыл бұрын

Trial and error, can’t get good at something without messing up some stuff 😂

@BryonLape

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, without a temperature gauge, how do you know when to switch from heads to hearts to tails.

@williammills8953

Жыл бұрын

Hey. I have one on the way. I've been wanting to try making some liquor at home. So I finally bought one.

Great video! I have heard a lot of people talk about them and it’s nice to see someone take the time to show it off. Keep up the good work.

Its good to see somebody do a more in depth video on these stills.

I got one brand new in the box for $30 at a flea market. Can’t wait to make my first run when I get home from my honeymoon

Awesome video great camera angles and lighting you can see everything!

You don't NEED the Tape if you use the Silicone Washers, They work really well....BUT they are very easy to forget about and fall out (and get LOST) when you disconnect them

@omnipressant

11 ай бұрын

Compression fitting. Teflon tape actually does nothing.

Just got 135 proof off my first run in the 8 gallon still

Thanks for the coupon code, I just ordered one using it. Cheers.

I bought this. There are no instructions on how to put it together, so I found your video helpful. Thanks!

Excellent video brother I could have a drink with PhilBilly any day

A really great review mate. Thanks for the info.. you presented & explained step by step very well. You need to do more reviews or recipes for us. Really like your no fuss, this is how you do it review. No BS.. 👍

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching.

Good video. Thank you for the info. 👍🏻

Got one made by someone else, after the vinegar run I had rust spots in the bottom from crappy weld that I guess had a hole it it before.....went straight to the trash. May give vevor a try. Another good reason for a first cleaning run

This is been exactly what I’m looking for in my decision to get a two or three pot still, a three pot it is

Thanks buddy. Very nicely done instruction video

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I have an older version of this still. It suits my needs until I get the time to build something better. I've never had an issue with it. I double distill everything now and I am happy with the results.

@jupitercyclops6521

Жыл бұрын

How do you clean yours after use?

@ToilOrStarve

Жыл бұрын

@@jupitercyclops6521 after I use it I wash everything with dawn dish detergent and water and rinse well. When I do the next run I dump the first 200 mils which is very toxic to every living organism. Nothing can survive that. I always run mine at least 2 times, usually 3, and I dump the first 200 mils each time. I've done this for years with no problems.

I didn't use no Teflon tape an I still didn't have any leaks,I run mine on a single burner hot plate!!

Lookin good ..id be happy to give that a go

I love all my VEVOR products so far.

Subbed out the original coil and pot for a longer one and made a bigger cooling pot. Didn’t cost much to upgrade. Definitely helpful

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

I made a thumper jar and bucket worm for it

@Chix_Deer_Farm_Learning

6 ай бұрын

What sizes are the hoses and thread pitch ?

Thats a really good review Big Eaze.

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

G'day Philbilly, Mate I loved your video. Bought one of these contraptions and was delivered yesterday. I think it's awesome. Loved your idea for sealing with teflon. Looking forward to using it. I'm sure I'll stuff up some mixes but willing to give it a go and trial different blends. Loved your easy, clear style of tuition man. Great stuff. Thanks again from Keiran in Melbourne Australia. You are a gun mate. Keep up the great work. Video was so helpful. Cheers 👍👍👍

@nealandersen4867

9 ай бұрын

That type of fitting is not improved by teflon

Cool little still

I would like to see your guys take on the digiboil distilling setup or changes you guys could offer for it .

I’m using this set up , the only thing I differently is filtering the distilled liquid into a funil with cotton , it comes out clean as into a glass parrot with an alcohol meter float .

Awesome thanks!

Remember the burrito wuine video? lol. Great to see you guys doing so well!

I have this still, and I want to upgrade. Need to find a 10 to 15 gallon pot with a locking lid and use the 5 gallon pot for my thumper and make a bigger worm bucket... condenser

@shadelseven704

4 ай бұрын

hey! did you ever make that upgrade? i am planning on doing the same, buying the 13-gallon still, plus the 5-gallon one to use as a thumper, so it would be nice to know if you ever got it done and how. thanks

Thanks for the video ,excellent. Do Vevor supply beginners instructions and recipes.

@jupitercyclops6521

Жыл бұрын

I got one & it has recipes & instructions I'm a newbie, but to me it seems like both recipes & instructions aren't in depth enough in ways & in other ways too in depth if that makes sense. Like most things, most valuable info comes off the you tube

I have the 3 gallon i love it

Do any of the parts in this kind of system wear out fast? Like would you want spare parts for those if any on hand if you were thinking long term? And if you just wanted to use it for purifying water, is there an ideal heat setting? Or would does it matter or better to just do max heat?

Excelente explicación, acabo de comprar uno,me estoy iniciando en este arte , saludo y gracias, desde Panamá.

I have an 8 gallon Vevor rig that is great for smaller/testing ideas runs, it wasn't expensive but it's not cheaply made and makes some decent shine. I'm interested in what improvement(s) you guys have in mind! p.s. Just read the comments and a jar thumper is something I was debating making. Also, I use copper mesh tucked into both ends of the tube to the thumper or the worm if not using the thumper.

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Thumper Jar is coming I’ve already developed it it’s in testing

@BloodRaven1969

Жыл бұрын

@@bigeaze5711 Wonderful!

is there a video of starting..i just wanna make distilled water right now, but im still trying to figure out the vinegar run..just need to know how not to blow myself up! lol..thanks in advance

So I got a question I got the same one it is 13 and 1/2 gal so how much four shots and heads will I be thrown away total

Could someone tell me what the function of the knock barrel is?

copper mesh for the thumper?

Doesnt leak even without the tape but like i said below , i worry about the thumper being way to smsll

Well thanks for the review, I always wanted to get into this and now I'm retired I am going to. I know nothing about what I'm doing so any advice would be appreciated.

Man... I have the same .but when I start it- the "pot" start dancing on an electric stove...what can be a solution?(

I'm buying the 13.2 gallon version next week!

@tyronewilliams7821

9 ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes

@hondaxl250k0

3 ай бұрын

I got that one! Works great!!

Great Video thanks! Bait and Switch.... over $120 now.

@jupitercyclops6521

Жыл бұрын

It comes with a water pump though, doesn't it? Mine did

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

This was when they had em on sale

First like and comment here. Make a jar thumper set up for one of these like you did the football still. I’d buy one from you guys!

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

We already did it’ll be up for sale soon

Hi there, for a beginner did you suggest that one or the other style with the thumper jar ( Vevor Model VV-PG30L-220V ) - means which one in longer duration is more modern/efficient/professional/comfortable/flexible from your point of view ? Many thx. in advance for your experienced reply, suggestion & help- greats from germany ;)

I just got a 8 gallon vevor still. We ran it a couple of times but only got 2 pints of shine. We had a 5 gallon mash. Can you help us out and let us know what we are doing wrong? We should be getting a better yield.

How about clining the stil before you start destilling ??

Kind of alarmed by the brass fittings, I would swap them out for copper

i would like to see how you can get etheric oils from fruit etc

You recirculate the water, add ice to your container to keep it all cool.

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

I had a 50 gallon barrel of cool water and sent the hot water in to a different barrel

wanting to get a first still for my dad...would you recommend this or the football style? Both are same price right now for 5-8 gallon. He is only going to do peach and pear brandy with it. thanks

@bigeaze5711

Ай бұрын

Football for sure

Hey its waylon momma the one who won the still, just leaving a comment I don't have Facebook

@philbillymoonshine7356

Жыл бұрын

Text me your address 937-580-6568

Good one ☝🏻

Just asking how long does it to take to run?

The issue I'm have is finding new gaskets for the pot and for the thumper/slobber box. I found the gaskets for the pipes. I contacted them and they said they DO NOT carry parts for any of the still kits. So now going to have to re pipe everything and go to mason jar thumper.

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

The mason jar thumper is an awesome upgrade

@skinnersmith6912

Жыл бұрын

@@bigeaze5711 already on it . Going with a 1/2 gallon mason jar thumper to start with, for my 8.9 pot.

@jupitercyclops6521

Жыл бұрын

That seems low iq to not offer replacement parts. It's like free $ if they already have to have parts + its just good business to take care of your customers. Gaskets like that are bound to wear out & get lost

I applaud the fact that you video has a runtime of 13:13. Probable accidental, but totally awesome if you in fact crafted it that way....

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Accidental but still awesome

Thanks for sharing this!

You put the tape on backwards the second fitting couldn’t help but notice lol

Propane is way too hot for a small pot like that. Is tap water so expensive or why the F people fiddle with those small pumps and end up circulating warm water?

Question. Did a practice run of a a gallon of boxed wine, threw the heads out. The run gave me about 2 cups of liquor. Did a second run on the liquor I got out of the first, but was wondering if I need to throw the heads out of the second run as well?

@bigeaze5711

6 ай бұрын

You don’t have to but I still toss off a little because the first bit stinks and taste terrible

How long does it take from start to finish? Not counting the fermentation, just the distilling time?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

This took me about 2 hours

Hey Eaze, my mom just bought me one of these for xmas, Ima put tails and a couple oz of california kind bud in the thumper ok?

Is it legal to make brandy at home?

I tried to use the promotion coupon code. They have it blocked out on the website. I guess I will a still elsewhere.

You might want to swap out the fittings with stainless steel because some have tested the fittings and found lead in it.

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

If it was my still I’d swap em out with copper lines immediately.

Isn't there a plastic in that bending metal tube?

I love my 5 gallon. Added a mason jar thumper, and infuse some good flavors. I do wish the company made a replacement parts package. I could use new washers and hoses, but not sure what to order for it.

@jupitercyclops6521

Жыл бұрын

Crazy they don't sell replacements. Good business & free $ basically. How do you clean yours after use?

@bmcc4379

Жыл бұрын

@@jupitercyclops6521 vinegar

@tomguitaronline

10 ай бұрын

@@jupitercyclops6521 Go to your local hardware store and buy better hoses. tygon tubing etc.

What temp did you hold on the thermostat on the lid while you was running. I'm curious to what temp I held at and what everyone one else did

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

I ignore the thermometer and hold my heat based on how it’s running out of the worm. Use you thermometer as a reference not a guide you’ll run better

Dude great Vid. I have on of that little suckers too what so ever I just wonder what did u put in the Booster ?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

I primed it

I always thought the thumper was too small on those units mabey i was wrong ,am i ?

@iasimov5960

10 ай бұрын

I agree.

What are your thoughts on adding some copper mesh in the stainless tube going from the boiler to the thumper??? I bought it using the PhilBilly Code!!

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

More copper is always better when it comes to stainless

Just picked up one that was 130ish, and claimed to be 13.2 gallon... looks like everything else is the same.

@forlornfool221

10 ай бұрын

Just ordered myself one yesterday as well.. better be 13gal.

If you use a glass top oven. What temp do you set the stove on?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Run temp based on how the drip is going

@williammills8953

Жыл бұрын

@@bigeaze5711 okay.

i just bought that for $165 not bad but not great

I’ve been making wine for nearly 35 years. Can I use wine to make shine?

@MrWuhisn

2 ай бұрын

Yes. Distilled wine is known as brandy. Aka brandy wine . It’s actually what he is demonstrating

Isnt it important to cline the stil before you start use ir? ???

@bigeaze5711

5 ай бұрын

I rinsed it out off camera

Teflon tape compression fitting?

@bigeaze5711

4 ай бұрын

These don’t compress well

Can’t see where the water inlets and outlets go, and which one is the pump on?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Cold water in the bottom hot out of the top

what material is the still made of? Is it induction compatible?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Stainless steel

Think beer kegs have pressure relief valves built in or easy to fit . Home made one .heard they can go off like rockets 🚀 with out a pressure relief valve. Around $35 dollars second hand 50 litres .

Love this channel fellas. Been watching for a while and think I'm ready to start diving into it myself. How do I enter the giveaway?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

There will be a video all about it soon

The threads on this are straight threads, not NPT taper threads. They don't need teflon tape, as all the threads do is pull the flare on the tube firmly so the flare seats against the cone of the fitting. It makes a metal to metal joint- no sealant is required.

@bigeaze5711

6 ай бұрын

Maybe so, but they’re gonna leak if you don’t tape em

@spitfireresearchinc.7972

6 ай бұрын

@@bigeaze5711 I've got the Vevor still, and if you tighten the flared joints properly, they don't leak. No teflon tape required. They should have used compression fittings with ferrules in them, instead of flares, then it would have been a no brainer, but hey- it's a cheap Chinese thing. For the price, I'm totally happy with mine!

What gauge is the Teflon tape for the parts??

@bigeaze5711

11 күн бұрын

Not sure it’s pretty thin, it’s the cheapest one they sell at Lowe’s

it is 112$ now in january 2023...

I have this, but it is a 50 litre, so does that mean if I run it to capacity, would I need to take the first one and quarter litre as my heads

@2Bdefined

Жыл бұрын

Sorry half a litre of heads

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

50ml per gallon

So you don’t need a combination of hot and ice called water in that pump pot of water?

@bigeaze5711

11 күн бұрын

Not if you have enough cool water to constantly feed it

Awesome demonstration

Does anyone know if these work on an induction cooker?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do

And here I thought a slobber box was one of those girls in the bar that’d vanish with a guy and come back 15 later to do it again.

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

It is 🤫

@kennethmcdonald5278

Жыл бұрын

Stop talking about my ex wife.

How to know when I'm about to get the tails with 5 gallon pot

@bigeaze5711

6 ай бұрын

90 proof is tails

I. Gotta get. Me. One

What would you change as mentioned?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

I would add a thumper and a bigger worm

I'm really getting interested in stilling some liquor. How hot are you running this thing? Also, about how long and when do you know when your tails are done?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Run temp is based on the stream out of the worm, tails usually come in at 90 proof

How do u make mash to start out on and can you give me step by step for my first run ever thanks

@philbillymoonshine7356

Жыл бұрын

Yeah just look at my videos i have so many on how to make mash for your first time you might want to watch my Uncle Jesses simple sour mash recipe.

@jonesjones4985

Жыл бұрын

@PhilBilly Moonshine thanks alot

I purchase the larger still and it does have the thumper but how deep do you put something in the thumper does it go over the hoses I have a complete beginner I watched my grandfather when I was a child but I was more interested in getting into trouble then watching him and the little pump for the water flow it is a submersible pump right

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

About an inch off the bottom

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

Yes submerge

How do other spirituous liquors get their amber color?

@philbillymoonshine7356

Жыл бұрын

In almost all cases it is wood aged. Unless it is post flavored, and post colored.

It would be helpful to know how long from fire to finish…?

@bigeaze5711

Жыл бұрын

That really depends on how you run it, took me 2 hours from start to finish

Use F4 or Mil-Spec tape instead!!

How long ya think this would take to distill a gallon of water

@bigeaze5711

5 ай бұрын

Couple hours

Thanks for the great video! Unfortunately, the code has expired. Might Vevor be willing to give you a new code for us to use that doesn’t expire after a month? Thanks again!

How do you know when the methanol is burnt off

@bigeaze5711

6 ай бұрын

The fist 50 ml per 1 gallon of wash will be heads toss that