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Turbo 500 Stainless Steel Pro Kit + 25L Boiler - T500 & Filter Pro
The stainless Turbo 500, its 25L boiler and the Filter Pro together, which takes you from wash to polished spirit in one purchase. Reflux for the purity, then carbon filtration to finish it off.
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Turbo 500 Stainless Steel Pro Kit + 25L Boiler - T500 & Filter Pro
Sale price$1,099.00
The details
The Turbo 500 Stainless Steel Pro Kit + 25L Boiler is the complete setup, boiler included. It pairs the Create+ reflux column with the Filter Pro, so the kit covers both halves of making clean spirit: distilling it, then polishing it. The reflux column separates impurities during the run and delivers up to 93% ABV; the Filter Pro then takes the finished spirit through 500g of activated carbon for the final smoothness.
The Still Spirits Create+ 25L boiler is in the box.
Our verdict: this is the setup if you want to take things a step further than basic distilling. The reflux system gives you clean spirit, and the Filter Pro lets you fine-tune the finish. A solid choice if you are chasing smoother results straight out of the system.
Which T500 system? Building piece by piece: start with the Create+ Boiler 25L and Pro Column & Condenser. Complete reflux system: the Create+ T500 Pro Distilling System. Smoother finish: this kit. The highest level of finish: the Turbo 500 Copper Pro Kit + 25L Boiler.
Quick guide: download the Turbo 500 Distilling Quick Guide (one-page PDF): make the wash, set up the still, distil, dilute and filter.
A note on the law: in Australia you need a licence from the ATO to distil spirits, including at home. Stills of 5L or under may be used without a licence for water purification or essential oil extraction. In New Zealand a still of up to 25L may be used at home to produce spirit for personal consumption.
Who it's for
For the distiller chasing a smoother finish than distillation alone gives. The reflux column makes the clean spirit; the Filter Pro polishes it. A strong pick if you want the full workflow in one purchase.
Works With
The Create+ 25L boiler is included. The same boiler also takes the Alembic dome and condenser if you add pot distilling later.
Specifications
- Alcohol recovery: up to 95% of the alcohol in the wash
- Maximum strength: up to 93% ABV
- Typical batch: 8-10L of 40% ABV spirit from a 25L wash (6-8kg of sugars)
- Build: 304-grade stainless steel, food-grade seals
- Water use: typically ~400ml per minute during distillation
- Boiler: Still Spirits Create+ 25L, included, integrated electric element
- Warranty: 3 years
What's In The Box
- Still Spirits Turbo 500 Create+ Boiler 25L: integrated electric element
- Create+ SS Pro Column & Condenser (latest Create+ version)
- Still Spirits Filter Pro with 500g activated carbon
- 30L Fermenter with thermometer and accessories
- Water Flow Controller and tap adapter set
- Hydrometer
- Alcometer and Test Flask
- 5L Polypropylene Graduated Jug
- Mixing Paddle
- Distilling Conditioner and Ceramic Saddles
- No Rinse Sanitiser
- User Guide
- 6kg Turbo Production Pack: Classic 6 Yeast, Turbo Carbon, Turbo Clear, 6kg Turbo Sugar
- Top Shelf essences: Vodka, Aussie Gold Rum, Scotch Whisky, Southern Bourbon (swap at checkout)
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Quick answers
Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
How much spirit does one run make?
The Create+ stainless column produces spirit at up to 93% ABV. One wash gives you everything for your first 8 litres of finished spirit once diluted and polished through the included Filter Pro.
Is the cooling water hard to manage?
It takes a little practice to dial in. The water flow regulator holds the temperature for you; it's the add-on owners say they wish they'd bought on day one.
Can it make whisky, gin or rum, or just neutral spirit?
In reflux mode the T500 makes a clean neutral spirit, perfect for essences and gin botanicals. For pot-distilled whisky and rum character, the alembic pot top is the next step; it comes bundled in the Ultimate kit.
Do carbon fines end up in the spirit?
A few can show up on the first pour. Filter Pro papers catch them.
Is it legal to own a still in Australia?
Yes, stills are legal to buy and own. Distilling alcohol requires an excise manufacturer licence from the ATO; distilling water or essential oils needs no licence.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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