7
• Once the wash starts boiling, make sure the
temperature reading is above 50°C (122°F) (otherwise
you won’t collect any alcohol) and below 65°C
(149°F). If the temperature is below 50°C (122°F),
If the temperature is above 65°C (149°F), open the
times throughout the run to maintain the outlet
water temperature within 50-65°C (122-149°F). You
can use the Still Spirits Water Flow Regulator to help
importance of controlling the water outlet see p.13.
4. [COLLECT YOUR SPIRIT]
• Once the wash starts boiling, the spirit will come out
of the white tube into your collecting jug.
• Make sure the white tube is never submerged into
the distillate, otherwise the boiler may implode.
You should see the drops of distillate falling into
your vessel.
cup) of alcohol.
IMPORTANT!
The rst 50 ml (1.7 US oz) that comes out
of the still contains lighter molecules, such
as acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate and methyl
propanol, which have strong and unpleasant
smell, often described as ‘hospital smell’ or
‘nail polish’. They should not be consumed.
5. [FINISH THE DISTILLATION]
Approx. 5 hours after the boiler has been turned on, you
should have collected approx. 3.5 L (1 US Gal) of 90-93%
ABV spirit. You will also notice the distillate is slower
to come out (1 drop every 5 to 10 seconds), that means
all the alcohol has been distilled and the boiler can be
• The depleted wash left in the Turbo 500 Boiler
will be dangerously hot. Allow it to cool to a safe
temperature before emptying it through the tap,
into the sink or onto the garden (it makes a
great fertiliser).
• Remove the Turbo 500 Condenser and Boiler lid
assembly, and rinse the boiler of all wash and debris,
being careful to retain the ceramic boil enhancers
for the next distillation run.
• Run water through the condenser to rinse the
saddles every 5 to 10 distillations. Replace saddles
if the distillate starts to taste earthy.
Distilling takes about 5 hours from start
to nish. Please ensure you can give your
full attention to operating the Turbo 500
Distillation System for this time period.
The Turbo 500 Distillation System becomes
very hot during operation, extreme care needs
to be taken and children should be kept well
clear during and after distilling. The process
produces a highly ammable liquid, keep all
sources of ignition away from the still.
To run the Turbo 500 Distillation System,
you will need to have:
• 5 L (1.3 US Gal) jug or vessel to collect alcohol.
• Cooling water supply and sink.
1. [CONNECT THE CONDENSER TO
WATER SUPPLY]
• Place the long thick tube into the sink or drain.
• Place the white alcohol outlet tube into the
collection jug or vessel. Position the tube so that
it cannot become submerged under the distillate,
otherwise the boiler may implode.
2. [START THE BOIL]
• Connect the Turbo 500 Boiler to the power supply.
• A 23 L (6 US Gal) wash will take just over 1 hour to
heat to boiling temperature.
3. [ADJUST THE WATER FLOW]
• About 45 minutes after the 30 L (8 US Gal) Turbo
500 Boiler has been turned on and before the wash
begins to boil, open the water supply.
USA users – NOTE : If you are in the USA,
your boiler has a lower power due to the
110V system used. As a result, the cooling
water ow should be approx 3.5 US oz/
minute and look like a trickle.
STEP 3 / DAY 7
DISTIL THE WASH
