The fermenting vessels shall be serially numbered but need not be gauged. A fire-heated still shall have a closed furnace with a chimney to carry off the smoke. The man-hole of the still intended to be used shall have a suitable contrivance so that it may be secured either with a lock or with wire and lead seals after running in wash. The receivers shall be non- potable, serially numbered and gauged vessels made of approved materials and provided with suitable arrangements for taking dips and locking the man-hole and discharge cocks. Distillation must be conveyed direct from the still to a receiver through a closed pipe which shall be sealed and provided with cocks to the satisfaction of the Excise Commissioner.
