My pot is 10-12 gallons, air tight, thermometer at 3/4 up the pot. Runing on modified large propane stand cooker. Mash is coming from cornmeal, tap water, sugar, and yeast. Have 5 gallon bucket w copper and running water for condenser. I am running 5 gallons after about a week or so.
When running I had to get temp up to about 185 to get anything and then a little higher to get constant 4 per secondish. Never Over 200. Ran twice and same thing both times, 2 clear at 120-135 proof after dump of first 150ml, then it goes cloudy for the next 4 at around 120, 90, 60, 40, then clear at 22 for the last.
I am thinking that my thermometer is in the wrong spot (top 3/4 of still), or I should be using better water, or maybe running too high and not just waiting. I feel like I cant get anything to move at 170s. Also considered a brita filter. Any help would be appreciated. Going to try honey and use some different things also. I am also thinking about a thumper keg next time. Thanks.