VM Project

Vapor, Liquid or Cooling Management. Flutes, plates, etc.

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imeasystreet
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Would it make a difference if a ss ball valve was used rather than a ss gate valve?
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Dayum! I'm feeling a little inadequate of my new parrot build now!

Sure is some purdy work. Now let's see some action shots! :P
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I just want to thank new_moonshiner i saw his add in the classifieds, a few emails and one phone call later and a bank draft was mailed. while i had hope all would go to plan somtimes things dont. i have to say new_moonshiner is an honest man and every thing worked out well. so any one ever needing to decide weather to send money to this man be assured you will receive your prize!!! many thanks for a wonderful still and as stated by some one earlier this piece has a definite home.

again props to a man of his word on an international sale based on Trust.

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Thank you for the kind words and trust my friend... You are truly a man of your word as well ... Im glad you are enjoying the rig and its has a found a home .. If I can ever be of any assistance please just ask. thank you for the smooth transaction and giving my work a home where it can be appreciated..
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what a pity to hide that beautiful work under insulation

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Great Job !!! :D
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Mad skills-beautiful
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I love those condensers I'm wanting to build one for my boka that will soon be a lm/vm combo but I have a question. What keeps your liquid from pooling in the tee?
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My goodness you do beautiful work...
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I have not had any pooling issues .. the rig does require it to be level... I guess if it wasnt level then pooling could become an Issue .. thanks thekubiaks for the kind words... actually Im in the process of building a 3 inch version with little different take on a few things ... I have added a sight glass .. pics .. soon .
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Impressive metal work! :clap:

I can see you got what it takes....with that kind of soldering skills :thumbup:
Nice crossflowcondenser on top of that VM.
Like the way you put it in that box, it reminds me of my days in the army...our sniperrifles came in such a box too. Guess you are ready to pinpoint your target and get a good drop out of it...bullseye... :ebiggrin:
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Very nice looks great.
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Are u a pipe fitter or plumber by chance? That's some quality copper work.
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So the new-mooonshiner has a new toy. I gotta say the work is amazing. Did you do it your self? Hows it work? How much did it cost you? Where can I get one? It is beautiful. If whoever built it isn't doing this for a living they should be.
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Glorious build! Everything looked so damn pretty but out of all the copper porn there was never a pic of this beauty fully assembled. Can't really see it in that video very well either. NM or Xfab can you post a pic of this gorgeous beast fully assembled?
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Dont think I have any more pics .. Im taking several along the way on this 3 inch model.. it has sight glass also and little different design.. yes I have done plumbing for last 20 years ther bouts.. hvac , service tech . guess you learn to plumb after few hundred compressors .. :lol:
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Someone sent me email with questions...I seemed to have deleted it sorry...if you still need help please resend.
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Very nice build, Defiantly and inspiration of greatness to us all.......or a let down knowing half of us couldn't build something near as beautiful. :wink:

Either way Very nice sir, very nice indeed.

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That has got to be some of the neatest soldering I have ever seen! Good job.
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when im doing my stripping run how hot should I set the temp. everything I read says just crank it up. please help as im filling my pot now. wouldn't I just crank it up until it hits 175f an try to hold it there?
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What did you use for insulation? It looks like you used electrical tape to hold it in place?

EDIT: I just found your "Nomalock and Armaflex" insulation comment...did you use fusion tape to keep it all on there or something else?
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elec tape.. I used the insulation on most all of the build for protection on most pieces, I can always remove it and still have my build intact dent free :D
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Sweet thread! I am much appreciative!
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I'm really confused how the secondary condenser was made. Could someone enlighten me?
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Well done , "thats awsome copper" and I realy like the heat exchanger, is the valve a needle valve ?
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thanks guys , yes that is a needle valve .. and what questions do you have on the secondary condenser ?
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That is truly a beauty-full still You build there. Do You have any idea of how much water You push thru the crossflow condenser and how much it can handle? (Kw)
I'm about to build a 3" condenser of that type which should be able to knock down 3Kw.
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I dont think it would take a 3 inch model to knock down 3kw here is the pump I drive my rig with .. I did a build a 3 inch model of this condenser which ended up being over kill for my 3 inch VM/LM rig.

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nice solider job.....man i wish i had a tee drill. beautiful workmenship
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