Guest guest Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Christy, I'll see if my dad still remembers how my grandfather built them.. My grandpa was a moon shiner.. Jennifer *shaking head* I guess I can get some good use out of that knowledge these days with helping you guys. Christy wrote: > > I have seen several for sale online, but none of these are in my price > range. I am looking for plans or someone who has made a home distiller > using common attainable items. I am looking to make enough oil for my > own personal use. I have done my research online and understand the > general design .I am new to distillers all together, but have been > using essential oils for cleaners , armoatherapy and medicinal uses. > > With four children the expense for many of these oils was to much.It > only seemed natural to make them since I grow my own herbs for cooking > and teas already. > > Thanks in advance for the help in advance. > Chris > > > ------ > > > > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1294 - Release 2/22/2008 6:39 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Chris, I have a stainless steel pressure cooker that I attached copper piping to the top that I distill in. Pretty easy to make if you find a good salesperson at the hardware store that can help you find the fittings. One of these days I am going to take a picture of it and post it on my blog. Alot of information on distilling can be found on websites that cater to boaters who distill salt water for drinking. So you might google with that in mind. But I have also seen people use small coffee pots too. You want to have something that seals well so that the aroma does not escape but can be directed into your condenser. You will have to buy some copper tubing for this no matter what and find some good connectors. My first distiller was an old fondue pot that I had my husband drill a hole in the top of for tubine. It worked, but had some issues with leaking steam so alot of aroma escaped. Cindy Jones Sagescript Institute, llc http://www.sagescript.com; http://sagescript.blogspot.com Herbal Distillates, Botanicals, Microbiology > I have seen several for sale online, but none of these are in my price > range. I am looking for plans or someone who has made a home distiller > using common attainable items. I am looking to make enough oil for my > own personal use. I have done my research online and understand the > general design .I am new to distillers all together, but have been > using essential oils for cleaners , armoatherapy and medicinal uses. > > With four children the expense for many of these oils was to much.It > only seemed natural to make them since I grow my own herbs for cooking > and teas already. > > Thanks in advance for the help in advance. > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Speaking of Moonshine, I watched something on one of the history channels this weekend that was called something like " the Real History of Hillbillies " . Being a bit Scotch/Irish I was a little familiar, but it was very enjoyable to watch and makes me appreciate my ancestory even more. They certainly had some stuff on there about moonshiners -- " it's in the blood " -- and showed this old fellow making his stuff, and doing a bit of a jig, too! I think those genes of mine are beginning to come up more and more -- what UK is doing on alternative medicine: don't we have a choice as to the treatment we want? Or even the choice of no treatment?? I'm sorry, I don't want people telling me what I should eat - I don't eat transfats (at least knowingly), but don't start telling me what I can and cannot do - it's still my choice. And let's not even talk about my guns. Dede , Jennifer Janek-Markey <pixieladie wrote: > > Christy, > > I'll see if my dad still remembers how my grandfather built them.. My > grandpa was a moon shiner.. > > Jennifer *shaking head* I guess I can get some good use out of that > knowledge these days with helping you guys. > > > > Christy wrote: > > > > I have seen several for sale online, but none of these are in my price > > range. I am looking for plans or someone who has made a home distiller > > using common attainable items. I am looking to make enough oil for my > > own personal use. I have done my research online and understand the > > general design .I am new to distillers all together, but have been > > using essential oils for cleaners , armoatherapy and medicinal uses. > > > > With four children the expense for many of these oils was to much.It > > only seemed natural to make them since I grow my own herbs for cooking > > and teas already. > > > > Thanks in advance for the help in advance. > > Chris > > > > > > ------ > > > > > > > > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1294 - Release Date: 2/22/2008 6:39 PM > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I am looking for suggestions on a good home water distiller. We currently have an RO filter, which is great for drinking, (if my dh would ever get around to installing it) but I would love a small distiller for making teas. Ramona " Live in faith, not fear. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Type in water distillery on the web. They still sell good ones for around a hundred and fifty bucks. I made my own for around $30~ You need metal pot, metal funnel, copper hose and a love for making things. I just saw some pictures on the web and did a little experimenting. A good task for the man of the house and good fun. You'll feel like a mad scientist but its just simple steam condensation. Best ~B On Mon, 2009-02-23 at 15:43 -0600, Ramona wrote: I am looking for suggestions on a good home water distiller. We currently have an RO filter, which is great for drinking, (if my dh would ever get around to installing it) but I would love a small distiller for making teas. Ramona " Live in faith, not fear. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 In a message dated 2/25/2009 2:08:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, bryanshillington writes: I made my own for around $30~You need metal pot, metal funnel, copper hose and a love for making things.I just saw some pictures on the web and did a little experimenting.A good task for the man of the house and good fun.You'll feel like a mad scientist but its just simple steam condensation.Best~B I use a hose on the steam vent of my pressure cooker to direct the steam it is easy from there. Lisa You're invited to Hollywood's biggest party: Get Oscars updates, red carpet pics and more at Moviefone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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