Still Spirits TURBO AIR STILL SYSTEM User manual

TURBO AIR STILL
SYSTEM
MANUAL
The Turbo Air Still System is designed
for Water Distillation, Bio Fuel
Manufacture, Essential Oil Extraction
or Alcohol Distillation for making
spirits & liqueurs.

1. THE WASH
Firstly the sugar and water is turned
into alcohol by fermenting with
yeast. This is known as “the wash”.
2. DISTILLATION
Separate the puried alcohol from
the wash by distilling, this leaves
behind most of the water and other
impurities. Distillation is done by
heating the wash, boiling off the
alcohol and condensing the va-pour
back into a liquid. The alcohol that
comes off does contain some water
and is typically 60% ABV.
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3. CARBON FILTRATION
& BOTTLING
Use specially formed activated
carbon cartridges to lter out most
of the remaining trace impurities.
4. FLAVOURING
Finally, adjust the nished strength of
your alcohol by adding some water,
then simply add your favourite spirit
or liqueur avour.
THE STILL SPIRITS AIR STILL SYSTEM PROCESS

PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING YOUR STILL.
• The Still should always be run on a at dry surface in a well ventilated area.
• Always unplug the power cord when lling or cleaning. Only use the wall
socket switch for turning power on/off.
• Never immerse the still in water, or allow the body base or the top cover to
become wet inside.
• This unit is not intended for use by children. Do not operate this unit where it
is possible for children to reach it.
• Do not remove the top cover when the still is operating.
• Allow at least 20 minutes for cooling, after switching the power off, before
you remove the lid. It is important that the still cool down before reusing.
• Be aware that when operating the still contains boiling liquid. Occasionally
the lid may lift without warning and spill boiling liquid. Keep hands and face
clear from the immediate vicinity of the still when operating.
• The still is tted with a high temperature cut-out. This is used as an automatic
cut-out for water distilling and must be reset before the still can be used
again. Use the reset button on the base of the still. It is not applicable for
alcohol distilling as you are only distilling off about 20% of the starting
volume. However it will provide a safety back-up if you forget to turn the still
off and it is allowed to boil dry. If this happens you will need to press the reset
button on the base of the still before it can be operated again.
Model# MH943T/S Z988
AS/NZ Approval NSW22926

ALCOHOL DISTILLATION
See the back page of this manual for legal
information.
You can use the still to produce your own
alcoholic sprits and liqueurs at a fraction of
the retail price. This can become a fascinating
hobby and you will be able to amaze your
family and friends with the quality of the drinks
you have produced.
The “ART” of distilling has been known for
many centuries but has been surrounded by
much secrecy and mythology. With scientic
advances in understanding the process, we are
now able to understand exactly what happens
and Still Spirits have been able to reduce this
to four simple steps for producing your own
drinks.
STEP 1 - MAKING THE WASH
To produce a wash most suited to the Air Still
Distillation System, you will need an Air Still
Fermenter and an Air Still Fermentation Kit
which contains all the ingredients you’ll need
to produce 10 Litres (2.5 US Gal.) of wash ready
for distilling through your Air Still. You will also
need a new carbon cartridge for each run and
and these are available separately in packs of
10.
Instructions for making a 10 Litre (2.5 US
Gallon) wash ready for distilling:
1. Make sure the tap is securely tted to the
bucket. Clean and sterilise your fermenter.
We recommend that you always replace the
carbon cartridge each run, this is situated
in the lid of your fermenter and helps to
remove any fermentation odours.
2. Add 7.5 litres (2 US Gal) of water to your
fermenter at 30°C (86°F).
3. Add 2.2kgs (4Lb 14oz) of Turbo Sugar
and stir well to dissolve. (Alternatively you
can use white sugar, or 2.4kg (5Lb 5oz)
Dextrose or corn sugar.)
WATER DISTILLATION
Before use, clean the inside of the still and ll it
with clean water to the 4 litre (1 US gallon) line
which is marked on the inside. Make sure that
no water is spilt on the outside of the body
and ensure that both electrical sockets are
clean and dry.
1. Fit the top cover of the still in place and
plug the fan lead into the socket in the still
body.
2. Place a 4 litre (1 US gallon) collection jug
(not supplied) under the outlet nozzle.
3. Press the reset button on the base of the
still.
4. Connect the main power cord between the
still and the mains power socket.
5. Turn on the mains power socket switch.
6. You will hear the fan in the top cover of the
still start.
7. It will take about 1½ hours for the water to
heat up.
8. Once distillation starts, water will begin to
drip into the collection bottle.
9. The still will take about 10 hours to distil off
the 4 litres (1 US gallon) .
10. The power supply reset switches off
automatically when the distillation is
completed.
11. You will need to press the reset button
on the base of the still before you next
use it. After distillation the water needs to
be polished. We recommend ltering the
distilled water through a Still Spirits Air Still
Carbon Filter.
CARBON FILTRATION
1. Fit the carbon cartridge to the Filter Holder
taking care to ensure the foam washers are
tted between the lter and both ends of
the cartridge.
2. Place the Filter Holder on the top of the
Filter Container.
3. Pour water into the Filter Holder and top
up as necessary.
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STEP 2 - DISTILLING THE WASH
1. Clean the inside of the still and then ll it to
the 4 Litre (1 US Gal.) mark. Take care that
no wash is spilt on the outside of the body.
2. Add the Ceramic Boil Enhancers and one
capful of Distillers Conditioner to the still.
These are used to reduce the risk of surge
boiling, which can happen occasionally.
3. Make sure that both electrical sockets are
clean and dry.
4. Fit the top cover of the still in place and
plug the fan lead into the socket in the still
body.
5. Place a collector under the outlet nozzle.
This should have a useable capacity of at
least 800 ml (27  oz US).
6. Connect the main power cord between the
still and the mains power socket and turn
on the mains power socket switch. You will
hear the fan in the top cover of the still start
immediately.
7. The wash will take just over an hour to heat
up. Once distillation begins you will see the
alcohol starting to drip into the collector.
8. Allow the still to run until you have collected
700ml (23  oz US) of alcohol. This will be
at a strength of 60% ABV and you can use
this to make up a 1 litre bottle at 38 - 40 %
alcohol. This should take just over a further
hour (that’s two hours from start to nish).
After you have collected 700ml (23  oz
US) turn off the still. If you wish to produce
1125ml (38  oz US) collect 800ml (27  oz
US) but the quality will be slightly reduced.
Do not try to collect more alcohol than this,
as the quality will drop away quickly.
9. Allow the still to cool before removing the
top cover. Empty out the remaining wash
and clean the inside with clean warm water.
Dry the still thoroughly and put away for
next time.
4. Add Yeast and Nutrient packs.
5. Gently massage the Turbo Carbon sachet
and then add to the mix. Stir well.
6. Sit the Fermenter at room temperature to
(approx 18-24°C (65-75°F) for 7 days or
until mix has stopped bubbling.
7. To conrm fermentation is complete test
the wash with a wash hydrometer. The
wash has completed fermenting when the
SG (specic gravity) reading is below 990.
8. Now add the Turbo Clear. First stir
vigorously to remove all gas. Once
degassed add Finings A. Stir well then
stand for 1 hour.
9. Add Finings B whilst stiring. Stop stirring
as soon as all Finings B has been added.
Do not stir vigorously as it will disrupt the
clearing process. Stand for 24 hours then
carefully remove clear wash for distilling.
10. You should nish up with 8 litres (2.1 US
Gal.) of puried wash ready for distilling.
Note: After distilling you need to lter
through a carbon cartridge lter. Change the
cartridge after each bottle has been ltered.
Replace polyethylene washers when they are
attened and no longer recover.

STEP 3 - FILTERING THE WASH
We recommend that the 700ml (23  oz US) of
collected alcohol be mixed with 300ml (10 
oz US) of water and then passed through a Still
Spirits Air Still Carbon Filter System to improve
the purity before you add your selected avour
and make up to the nal volume of 1 Litre (1
US Quart).
Instructions for using the Still Spirits Air Still
Carbon Filter
1. Rinse the Carbon cartridge under running
water for 20 seconds before use. This
removes any excess mineral salts.
2. Fit the carbon cartridge to the Filter Holder
( Fig 1) taking care to ensure the foam
washers are tted between the lter and
both ends of the cartridge.
3. Place the lter holder into the top of the
Filter Container .
4. Dilute the distilled spirit to 40% by adding
300ml (10  oz US) of clean water. This is
necessary for the lter to operate properly.
5. Fill the Filter Holder with the distilled spirit
and allow to drip into the Filter Container.
Leave room to add the avour.
6. The spirit is now ready to be avoured with
Still Spirits avour essences to make your
favourite spirits and liqueurs.
TIPS
If you chose to produce 1125ml (40  oz US)
of spirit from each run through the still then
you will have collected 800mls (27  oz US).
Add 325ml (11  oz US) to this and make up
to 1125ml (40  oz US) leaving room for the
avour.
Remember to change the carbon cartridge
after each bottle.
If you use another type of lter then follow
the instructions supplied with your lter.
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TERMINOLOGY
ALCOHOL – Most commonly used to describe
Ethanol, the type of alcohol in wine, beer,
spirits and other alcoholic beverages. It is a
chemical with the formula C2H5OH.
DISTILLATE - The concentrated component
that condenses from a Distillation process.
DISTILLATION – Method of separating 2 or
more substances by heating the mixture to
a temperature that is higher than the boiling
point of one component and lower than the
boiling point of the other component. The
vapour of the lower boiling point component is
captured and allowed to condense and is more
concentrated compared to the original mixture.
FERMENTATION – Conversion of
carbohydrates (sugars) into Alcohol and Carbon
Dioxide by Yeast.
SPIRIT - An alcohol beverage containing at
least 20% alcohol v/v and with no added sugar
Wash - Liquid containing Alcohol which has
been produced by yeast fermenting sugars.

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ALCOHOL DISTILLATION:
In New Zealand it is legal to distil your own spirits and liqueurs for
personal consumption.
However please note that in certain countries alcohol distillation may be
illegal and you may require a licence. Ask for advice or contact your local
Customs & Excise Department.
In Australia it is illegal to use this unit to produce alcohol for consumption
without a licence from the Customs & Excise Department.
In the USA it is illegal to use this unit to produce alcohol for consumption
without a licence from the relevant authorities.
In the UK it is illegal to manufacture spirits without a distiller’s licence
which is required under the provisions.
ALCOHOL FOR BIO FUEL
On 30th June 2007 the UK Government made it legal for people to
produce up to 2500 litres without the need to pay duty or to hold a
permit. Always check with car manufacturers as to the level you can add.
The USA authorities have recently allowed distillation for fuel alcohol and
you can get a permit from the Federal Government very cheaply.