A complete nooby

declan7649

Hello all, I got a 3 gallon still from vevor- assembled it finger tight,and have been watching videos on youtube. I don't really know where to start but this site should be very helpful.

JLP-IV

This site IS where to start. Avoid YouTube friend.
Welcome to HD

Saltbush-Bill

Welcome Declan, there isn't an easy way to say this , Youtube and Vevor are far from the best ways to enter this hobby.

Deplorable

Nope. But many a member have BTDT, so start reading and enjoy your journey Declan. In the end, this craft is what you make of it.Use all your senses, and its not that hard. You just have to pay attention.
Procrastinate, you'll make better whiskey.

Steve-Broady

I bought one of the Vevor stills as well, and then did a bunch of work to it to bring it up to HD standards. Aside from safety items like replacing the gaskets and removing brass, I would strongly recommend building yourself a better condenser. Mine was far too much of a hassle to operate effectively. With modifications, I think you’ll find that it’s a lovely little still to operate, and you will learn a lot working on it.Always learning, always trying to be better than I was yesterday

Yonder

Hell, friend we all start somewhere. Use what you have as a learning tool, enjoy the product you create with your own two hands and grow into the hobby. Haven’t bought a drop in many a year as I learned and grew, enjoy both the work in producing and consumption. Some may bitch about how long a run takes but I find it relaxing monitoring the flow, evaluating the jars, considering the probability. It’s a hobby. Love it.Double, Double, toil and trouble. Fire Burn and pot still bubble.

Boozewaves

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nobody has mentioned it yet so start by reading the spoonfeeding thread in my signature which was made by Cranky , best place to start , there are some good youtube channels but even some reputable looking ones are doing stupid stuff like storing once distilled low wines in plastic containers . This hobby is safe if you research + do it rightBecome a distiller : start here viewtopic.php?t=52975