How long does the T500 take to distill?

Distilling takes about 5 hours from start to finish. Please ensure you can give your full attention to operating the T500 Distillation System for this time period.

Is the Turbo 500 a reflux still?

Still Spirits Turbo 500 Stainless Steel Condenser + 3 YEAR WARRANTY. One of the best reflux condensers on the market. No other condenser can offer the quality and volume.

How much alcohol does a Turbo 500 still produce?

The Turbo 500 allows you to collect an astonishing 95% of the possible alcohol from the wash. This comes out at an amazing 93% alcohol purity which beats every other still on the market.

Does Turbo 500 produce tails?

There are no recognisable “tails” from the T500. All the Alcohol produced, except the 50mls of heads, will be high quality. When the Distillation is finished, turn the Boiler power off and disconnect from the power outlet.

How does the T500 still work?

The wash is heated in the boiler to boiling point and kept at boiling point throughout the distillation process. The vapour boiled off from the wash rises up the column, in which the vapours of the heavier liquids (water and heavier undesirable molecules) condense and fall back down.

What type of still is the T500?

The Turbo 500 still is the most advanced small-batch distillation system in the world extracting an incredibly high 95% of potential alcohol from the wash at 93% purity. No other alternative distillation system will give you these results.

What kind of still is the T500?

The t500 distiller or Turbo 500 still is the ultimate home distillation unit. Stops producing when the alcohol is exhausted. Effectively self-contained. The “Turbo 500” or “T500” are all serial numbered for quality control.

How tall is a T500 still?

Height: 420 mm. Max Fill Height: 345 mm.

Can you make rum in a T500?

For rum the perfect still will produce alcohol at between ideal 84 – 88% so or if using a Turbo 500 still run for only 2 ½ to 3 hours to achieve this lower alcoholic strength. (Operating temperature will be about 68°C (154°F)). For a fuller flavored rum try using a pot still.

What type of still is a T500?

How do you know when a still is done running?

When the temperature in the pot of your still reaches 212 degrees, you can go ahead and turn off the heat source for your still. The temperature inside should maintain itself for a little while longer, then the temperature at the top of the column (the “onion head”) should suddenly drop, signalling the end of your run.

Is the Turbo 500 still a pot still?

Re: Turbo 500 Still. The T500 is just a pot still with packing in the extended column… There is no reflux condenser nor any CM reflux tubes… Small Scale 1.25″ Two Reducer LM Head For Stripping Plus Reflux Column Extension. (Apartment Still) Refined the Gerber and All Bran recipes. Re: Turbo 500 Still.

What kind of heating element does Turbo 500 have?

The Turbo 500 still has proven itself over the years to be a great well built distiller and works as good as it looks. Turbo 500 stills come with a built in 120v heating element so you just simply plugin any standard wall outlet. It also has a built in drain spigot.

How long does it take to ship a Turbo 500?

The “Turbo 500” or “T500” are all serial numbered for quality control. Free shipping applies to orders shipped within the continental United States. T-500 Stills ship within 1-2 business days

What kind of spirits can you make with the Turbo 500?

High-quality alcohol made with the Turbo 500 can be used to make high quality, commercial-grade, clear spirits such as Gin, White Rum and Vodka as well as any of the other spirits and liqueurs in the Still Spirits Flavouring range. Designed and assembled in New Zealand, the world’s most advanced fractionating column for home use.