This is a Hybrid Pot/Column still suitable for either whiskey or neutral spirit production. A simplified overview is shown here. Not all elements are shown. Actual height is about 15-1/2'.

PRICE: $4,000

NOTE - Steam Boiler (shown on left) is not included with still.

Overview showing kettle and scaffolding

Three SOLO (Automation Direct) Temperature controllers across the bottom are (L - R):
1. Kettle temperature - display only, no control
2. Dephlegmator temperature - This provides control of cooling water sent to the dephlegmator. Set the head temperature for the desired proof out.
3. Spirit Output temperature - This provides an audible alarm and emergency release of cooling water to the Alfa Laval condenser in case output product exceeds a pre-set threshold.

The controller also provides:
- Steam Boiler E-Stop output
- Auto/Manual activation of the Wash Return Pump
- Auto/Manual control of Dephlegmator cooling water
- Override of output over-temp audible alarm

Fully Functional Lee stainless steel, 600 liter steam jacketed

18" manway, 4" TC vapor out, 1" TC over-pressure release, 2x 4"x1" CIP, 2x 1.5" TC inlets, 1.5" TC site glass, 4" TC mixer mount

TC - Tri-Clamp
CIP - Clean In Place

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Steam condensate return pump (heavy duty) seen in lower foreground.

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1 phase, 120 VAC

8" copper (Still Dragon)

The Cooling water Manifold has 4 legs (left to right):
1. Dephlegmator Automatic - Electric variable valve visible in upper left, driven by the Still Controller
2. Dephlegmator Manual - typically unused
3. Alfa Laval Manual - typically used for condensing spirits
4. Alfa Laval Automatic - Electric solenoid valve visible in center (Provides emergency cooling in case of over temp in product out.)

Condenses spirit vapor into liquid out.

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Due to the "U" shape of the column, condensed wash collects at the bottom. Using two float valves and a relay inside the Still Controller, this return pump automatically pumps the condensate back into the kettle.