Difference Between Vodka/Rubbing Alcohol/Everclear?

[ray47]

Here in my area of SC we call it "Alabama Slammer".

 

[jaytex1969]

I've used Everclear for years. Then, I got some pipes.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Walmart has 99%?

They have it online.

 

[instymp]

Thanks! Do you think there is a difference between 91-99?

I know there is between 70 & 91.

 

[jaytex1969]

8

 

[3rdguy]

Everclear 95%, 190 proof here.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Do you think there is a difference between 91-99?

The 99 may dry slightly faster, but both will equally disinfect.

 

[ssjones]

Grape Juice & Everclear (or any Grain Alcohol) = Purple Jesus

 

[patiobum]

Bacardi Rum 151

 

[husky]

According to the collective wisdom of this thread I conclude that the optimal is

half isopropyl and half everclear heated in a waterbath.

 

[anantaandroscoggin]

I remember the chemist at one place where I used to work would occasionally declare something to the effect of "There's 900 different alcohol molecules, and only one of them won't kill you!"

 

[cossackjack]

If it's not potable, I will not use it for pipe cleaning. So no Isopropyl alcohol.
I found a new inexpensive alternative to Everclear at a local warehouse liquor store:

Mystic Mountain 42O Extractor 190-proof Grain Alcohol
It is made locally in Larkspur, CO, ostensibly for cannabis & hemp processing; it is in every-way equivalent to Everclear.
In addition to pipe cleaning, I use 190-proof grain alcohol to make liqueurs: Limoncello; a Coffee Liqueur that puts Kahúa to shame; a Chocolate Liqueur; a Ginger Liqueur; a Lavender-Vanilla Liqueur; & Anisette.

They make nice gifts for friends & family.

 

[instymp]

I use 151 rum or everclear but will think about iso.

 

[loneredtree]

All right Jack. Would you be so kind to post the coffee liquor recipe? Or give out where you got it :D ?

 

[craig61a]

Grape Juice & Everclear (or any Grain Alcohol) = Purple Jesus

New one on me... So naturally I’m evaluating it...

 

[unkleyoda]

IIRC, SPC uses denatured alcohol to clean estates.

Why would they use denatured alcohol?
Denatured alcohol, also called methylated spirit (in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom) or denatured rectified spirit,[1] is ethanol that has additives to make it poisonous, bad-tasting, foul-smelling, or nauseating to discourage recreational consumption. It is sometimes dyed so that it can be identified visually. Pyridine, methanol,[2] or both can be added to make denatured alcohol poisonous, and denatonium can be added to make it bitter.
Yuck!!

 

[cossackjack]

loneredtree

I use two recipes, one is a "family secret", but here is the other, a large batch that you may wish to downsize:
Homemade Killer Kahlúa Recipe

 

[loneredtree]

Thank you

 

[Chasing Embers]

Why would they use denatured alcohol?

We had an active member here from SPC whose name escapes me at the moment, that was in charge of restirations. He claimed they used denatured alcohol with retorts. Even found a diagram that listed it as a possible alcohol to use with a retort.

 

[Chasing Embers]

IIRC, SPC uses denatured alcohol to clean estates.

Why would they use denatured alcohol?

We had an active member here from SPC whose name escapes me at the moment, that was in charge of restorations.

Finally found it.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/estate-smell-what-is-it#post-732980