If you just want to experiment with one But, I'll add something What it mainly does is keep the abv more steady across the run. In other words This gives you an "aggregate" higher proof cut. It also tends to change the flavor a bit again depending upon what you run in your thumper.
When I used one on 5 gal batches This meant double running in the first place. So, that sort of negated one of the supposed advantages of a thumper that you dont' have to double run. On less than 10gal still charge AT least that was "my" experience. Loading your thumper with water But, it also takes longer to build up to temp and it uses some of the volume of your pot to charge the thumper. This means.. By the time you get the thumper charged with enough alc and heat to start a 2ndary vapor rise Whether you use wash or low-wines or a mix is up to you.
The flavor will also be different depending upon what you use. Along with that LWTCS also has a humper thumper design which is vertical like a plate one on top the other. So, there are any number of designs as well that all could impact how things run. If you are starting to get the idea that it can open up a can of worms you are right.
And you could spend a lot of time on it. Given you seem happy with your double run product I'd say leave well enough alone unless you just want to do some research.
Most people start running a thumper just to try and avoid double running. So, it's really in the end a matter of personal preference that nobody can give you a direct answer to ie. It's something you need to figure out for yourself.
Post by Coyote » Sat Oct 06, pm I run a 15 gallon keg 2" riser then 45 down to 1. If you've been researching thumpers on here I'm sure you have seen the pix. My first run was low wines and feints, from all of the runs that I have done up to this point without the thumper, and I charged the thumper with feints. I was very pleased with output and the flavor and smoothness was way better than what it was before.
The second run I did was a mash run. As for the flavor and smoothness on this run it was still a lil harsh, so I think I will still need to do a second run on it. So I am not so sure that it is going to elemenate the need for a second run.
The other thing I noticed is that I am able to get more of the alc. I also added a worm in a bucket along with my thumper and I like the way it cools much better than the leibeg. With the worm my product comes out at 70 deg. So the temperature of the liquid in the thumper gradually rises and then vaporizes up into the condenser and out as product.
Ideally, you should use tails from a previous run for the liquid that you put in the thumper. If you do use tails for this, only go for the ones that you collected earliest. Post by Richard7 » Sat Nov 10, pm Dolmetscher, from what I understand that is about half of it. The thumper is also heated by the steam and becomes a "second boiler" kind of like two distillations for one. Your description of the flow sounds spot on.
Post by Usge » Sat Nov 10, pm Not exactly A thumper is a parasitic secondary boiler. For it to work like it traditionally should work You only start with enough to cover the input tube at the bottom.
The alc vapor coming over into the thumper condenses as it bubbles into the liqiuid which fills the thumper, increases the abv of what's in the thumper and heats the solution at the same time. Remembering your theory This is what you want. Once the solution in the thumper heats to it's somewhat lower boiling point..
The pot continues to heat and feed and drive the thumper. Think of it as one giant bubble cap plate. What you are looking for using a thumper is not double proof. It should start at slightly higher proof, but sustain it longer through the middle of the run instead of it dropping linearly as it normally does on a potstill run. It's about equivalent of 1. It also depends a lot on how much volume you have in your pot how much alc as well as the proof, and what you start with in your thumper.
Starting with water in your thumper means It takes longer to start, and it uses more alc from your pot to get it primed and online. You can also use "Flavorings" in this way. In my experience with them And it also keeps your ABV more consistant through the run then drops off more abruptly towards the end. He is also right about it doing better with higher ABV. If you do a search you will find a thread called "adding a thumper" that I put up on here about a month ago.
This causes more alcohol vapors to be generated, which are captured by the condenser, distilling the low wines a second time and creating a high-proof spirit.
It is a very time and energy-efficient way to double distill a spirit. Related: Facts About Moonshine. Distillers usually add spirit tails, low wines, water, or whiskey to their thumper keg to cool the alcohol vapors coming from the potstill. However, you can include other fruits, herbs, or spices to add different flavor combinations to your spirits. The best way to add these flavors is a heavily debated topic. However, some options to experiment with include:. This will ensure the flavors are impacting the part of the distillation which you actually drink.
Related: Beginner Moonshine Stills. If you are looking to buy a thumper keg, there are several options available. One option is to buy a complete thumper keg that is made from copper, stainless steel or timber. There are also complete kits which include main boilers, a thumper, and a condenser. If you are looking for a cheaper option, you can buy a mason jar jumper kit.
This contains a copper tube and seal that can be screwed onto any mason jar. Here are a few of the best options:. This high-quality stainless steel thumper is a wonderful choice for the home distiller.
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