Distillation Danger - Periodic Table of Videos
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Uploaded by periodicvideos on Jul 16, 2011
In the wake of a tragic explosion in Boston, Lincolnshire, we discuss some of the dangers involved with distilling alcohol. We must stress we do not know the circumstances of this specific incident. However all the media coverage makes it seem an appropriate time to briefly discuss some of the issues involved.
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INflammable? So it's not flammable? ... Oh wait it IS?! crazy logic. :)
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Probably cooked meth alongside it.
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@maekern don't use the iPad, save the world
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You could just buy a professional destillery system, but unfortunatly the state doesn't allow it. And people make their own product because the state regulate and tax alcohol, making it quite expensive. If you really want to stop such things as home distillation, just remove regulations and taxes on alcohol.
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Usually when I hear about illegal activities resulting in an explosion, it involves a far more interesting product than a make-your-own-wine kit as Tesco (note: I know, shining and all, but this enhances the never-doing-it concept). Coincidentally, when I hear illegal production activities just setting something on fire, it's often a far more popular and far less lethal product.
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What a stupid video. How else to people learn how to distill? The thing he could have easily said was, "Distill it in an open space, ensure there are no leaks." Instead he implies that somehow legality equates to your knowledge of distillation safety.
Does he think the entire government of New Zealand is simply stupid for allowing "unprofessional amateurs" to distill their own alcohol at home?
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OMG the screensaver! :O
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legalize it!
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I know EXACTLY how the explosion happened.....ALCOHOL VAPORS IGNITED. DUH!!!!!
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thumbs up if you saw the EPIC monitors in the back
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I love nearly every video from every series you do... but you should be aware that your videos are REALY quiet compared to other YouTube videos. For example, this video is very hard to hear on an iPad with YouTube volume and system volume turned up to maximum. It might be good to raise the volume a bit in future videos.
maekern 7 months ago 20
Thanks for the tips....now I'm a specialist.
Downfacingdog 7 months ago 5