{"title":"Column Packing","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"copper-saddles","title":"Still Spirits Copper Saddles 100g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte product-single__description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte product-single__description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g of Copper Saddles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper is required as a catalyst to remove sulphur odours during distillation. These are essential for high alcohol washes, typically over 16% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo wash your saddles: Remove them (both stainless and copper, but keep them separate for ease of reassembly) from the column and soak them in vinegar. Once finished give them a thorough rinse 3 or 4 times before putting them back in the condenser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou only have to rinse your column and saddles every 5-10 distillations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Still Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18962371182665,"sku":"51040","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9832\/5321\/products\/SS_T500CoprSaddles_100g_Web_1024x1024_2883c7a4-2ae5-4638-9f2b-a6fb92ef6f64.png?v=1550110386"},{"product_id":"stainless-steel-saddles","title":"Still Spirits T500 Stainless Steel Saddles - Pall Rings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte product-single__description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte product-single__description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500g of Stainless Steel Saddles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill T500 column with saddles, shaking into place as you fill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are preferred over ceramic as the ceramic absorbs the unwanted impurities and stainless steel helps with the refluxing action that removes these impurities more. Stainless steel saddles are also not porous so they last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Still Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18962859229257,"sku":"51095","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9832\/5321\/products\/SS_SS_Saddles_500g_1024x1024_a42952d0-28a2-4375-b467-b43570d9e419.png?v=1550111175"},{"product_id":"copper-catalytic-converter-x-2","title":"Copper Catalytic Converter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRemoves sulphur containing compounds from distillate when used to pack a condenser.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as packing within the column of reflux condensers. Removes sulphides in distillate which can result in sulfur flavours. Make sure the copper packings are in the rising side of the still otherwise the copper salts containing the sulphides will end up in your distillate anyway. Made from pure lead free copper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KegLand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36952534745241,"sku":"755D02","price":3.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9832\/5321\/products\/90c69b04461da85889a89212cfaba8aa.jpg?v=1622112282"},{"product_id":"spiral-prismatic-packing-spp-500g-4mm-od-x-3-6mm-high-wire-0-3mm","title":"Stainless Steel Spiral Prismatic Packing SPP - 500g","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA highly compact condenser packing media for efficient fraction separation in reflux systems.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of SPP maximises surface area contact between vapour and reflux surface making it incredibly useful for separating out the fractions within a reflux condenser. This leads to a highly pure end product with great fraction separation. The HETP of this packing is approximately 30mm meaning for every 30mm of vertical height of this packing equates to one bubble plate or 33 plates per meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would not recommend packing a pot condenser with this material as you will strip a substantial amount of flavour from the end product. We would highly suggest opting for larger SPP if you are packing a condenser with a diameter of 4\" or larger or you will run the risk of flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e4mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.6mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWire thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend soaking and washing the SPP before its first use with a 50:50 mix of vinegar or citric acid and warm to hot water to remove all manufacturing oils. Brewery cleaner with added surfactant will also remove manufacturing oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KegLand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46863539699966,"sku":"KL25706","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9832\/5321\/files\/SPP_3.png?v=1749107082"},{"product_id":"knitted-copper-condenser-packing-125mm-wide-per-meter","title":"Knitted Copper Condenser Packing 125mm Wide - Per Meter","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"156\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eEfficient packing for sulphur reduction and improved fractioning in reflux condensers and columns.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"158\"\u003eKnitted copper mesh dramatically increases surface area within the column, and increases reflux action. Copper surfaces actively bind and remove volatile sulphur compounds (including hydrogen sulphide and dimethyl sulphide), significantly reducing off-aromas and improving spirit quality. The high surface area of knitted copper packing maximises this catalytic and adsorptive effect, making it particularly valuable in spirit production where sulphur reduction is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eKnitted construction also promotes even vapour flow while maintaining sufficient open area to minimise pressure drop. We do not recommend tightly over-packing columns, as excessive density can increase pressure drop and risk flooding. Ensure adequate vapour path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eOne meter of copper mesh weighs approximately 35 grams and is sufficient for packing approximately 20cm of a 2\" column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-purity copper\u003cbr data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1992\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knitted mesh strip\u003cbr data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per meter (continuous length)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity: \u003c\/strong\u003e99.9% Copper\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47816943042814,"sku":null,"price":4.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9832\/5321\/files\/KnittedCopperpackingbrewhq_1f305cbb-fcc9-457d-bb72-a867a72ec220.png?v=1772760563"}],"url":"https:\/\/brewhq.com.au\/collections\/column-packing.oembed","provider":"Brew HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}