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What does "Proof" Mean?
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One percent alcohol represents two proof of alcohol. Example: 100 proof is
50% alcohol and 50% water. Therefore. 160 proof is 80% alcohol and 20%
water.
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Is making alcohol legal?
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To produce alcohol fuel, the only requirement is a simple permit issued by the Alcohol and Tabacco Tax and Trade Bureau. We provide the permit application form with every still purchase.
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Is Alcohol Fuel enviromentaly friendly?
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Alcohol comes from products grown on the top of the earth's surface. It is non-polluting, emitting only CO2 which is essential to plant life, and water which are essential to most all types of life.
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Can Alcohol and Gasoline be mixed?
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There are very few advantages to mixing alcohol and gasoline. If you inted to mix them, you will require at least 195 Proof alcohol to avoid separation of the alcohol and gasoline.
However 160 to 180 Proof Ethanol used straight is a MUCH better fuel.
We would urge you to conduct your own simple comparison. Simply place a small amount of alcohol and a small amount of gasoline into separate clean containers. Next light each afire. You quickly notice the clean Blue flame of the alcohol and the dirty yellow flame with black smoke from the gasoline.
After the two fuels have burned and the flame is out, take a white cloth or tissue and wipe the containers. There will be no black residue from the alcohol.
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Is Alcohol Fuel new?
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The first automobiles were run on alcohol fuel, as were many tractors and industrial motors. At the time in history when gasoline became inexpensive and plentiful, alcohol became less practical. During WWII, Germany fought the remainder of the war using alcohol fuel after thier petroleum lines were cut off.
As long as there have been stoves, lanterns, races and race cars there's been alcohol fuel.
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Can I use a Revenoor Still to make my own Alcoholic Beverages?
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In a word, YES. Revenoor stills can be used to make Brandies, Liquors, Whiskey, Vodka etc. However special care must be taken in the process of producing alcohol for consumption, as well as obtaining special permits.
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What about Tax Credits?
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Alcohol fuel producers may qualify for Tax Credits. Tax Credits come right off the total of your tax liability, it's not a deduction. There is up to 60 Cents per gallon Federal Tax Credit on alcohol fuel that you produce.
Some States offer further Tax Incentives on property and income.
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Do Revenoor Still come with instructions?
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Absolutely. With the purchase of any of our stills, we furnish a complete set of instructions in a free copy of our book "Simple Sour Mash to Simple Alcohol Fuel" and a free copy of our "Revenoor Still Operators Manual."
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Is there any "Conversion" of my automobile to run alcohol?
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In our book "Simple Sour Mash to Simple Alcohol Fuel" we have a section devoted to the subject.
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Do Revenoor stills come with any type of warranty?
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Yes, all Revenoor stills are covered by a limited One Year Warranty from date of purchase. Within that year Revenoor will repair or replace your still if it is found to be defective in either materials or workmanship.
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What size Still do I need?
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Your first desision is determine how much fuel you want to produce. Other considerations are type of heat best suited to your area and needs. The average auto uses about 800 Gallons of fuel per year, and a single acre of Sugar Beets yields about 1200 gallons of alcohol.
Need further assistance with this decision? Call us at, 503-662-4173
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