The preliminary Runs
Vinegar Run (using the Distilling configuration)
The vinegar Run cleans the parts of the distiller more thoroughly than soap
and water. perform this before your first use of your Distiller.
step 1 . combine 1/2 gallon white vinegar and 1/2 gallon tap water in the
Boiler pot.
step 2 . Latch in place the Distiller Lid with the condenser and
Thermometer attached.
step 3 . start cold water flow to the condenser.
step4 . Heat on medium to high heat until steaming. and liquid drips out of
the distillate outlet.
step 5 . Turn off heat , allow to cool Dispose of the distilled vinegar and
water mixture.
step 6 . Follow this by performing the "sacrificial Run " .
Sacrificial Run (Final cleaning Run &christening of your still)
• The sacrificial Run clears the distiller pats of anything which might affect
the purity of favors of your distilled beverages or distilled water. This stage
is considered a " rite of passage " .
• Follow instructions for making your first batch of a distilled beverage.
Distill the first batch , but discard and do not drink it.
Caution about the output of Distilled Beverages:
• RISK OF METHANOL POISONING
Avoid consumption of Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)! Methanol can cause
blindness and be fatal .
carefully follow precautions in recipes for distilled beverages Discard the
first 4 -7 oz (100- 200ml) of liquid as it comes out of the condenser
Distillate outlet , for of each 5 gallons (20L) of fermented " mash " . These
first ounces are often referred to as " heads" or "foreshots" . DO NOT
CONSUME THEM.
SET UP WATER FLOW TO CONDENSER
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