CM Still Output Improvement Mods Mile High / Brewhaus PSII.

[da_kube]

haha, I'm not phishing or anything. You would never see a 6 inch copper liebig. I guess I'm saying it seems like the companies would know that's too short.

[Prairiepiss]

6" liebig? Still not getting it?

[da_kube]

if stainless is half as efficient it would need to be twice as long.

[Prairiepiss]

Stainless is still efficient enough you wouldn't tell much difference. If any in that situation. And vapor speed and contact have a lot to do with it to.

[da_kube]

OK, gotcha. That's one of the reasons I liked the storebought kind. All stainless is very durable.

[zymotic]

I did many of the mods listed here and am of great appreciation! Thank you to all who have added input.

I would like to see some ideas on a gin basket mod if possible.

For reference, I am running a Mile High style. Very well worth the money for those with no tig skills (I am a gas welding guy and just can't get the tig down :=( )

[Prairiepiss]

I'm glad the mods are working for you.

A good easy gin basket type mod is Old dogs gin clip. He uses it at the base of the column. But if wanted it could be adapted for the top of a mile high or PSII still. Check it out.
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[Junkaboy]

When making gin on my Brewhaus rig, I simply put the ground up botanicals in a fine mesh bag, in fact a hop bag used in homebrewing, and place that on top of the cooling pipes, right next to the exit tube.

This has been working perfectly fine for me.

[SubBourbon]

Any members with a Mile High still, add hose quick connections to the reflux & product condenser water cooling lines?

The 2 methods I'm looking into:

1. Push-on quick connectors 1/2" to 1/2".


2. Threading the SS input & output tubes with a 1/2" die and use female connector.


These would be connected to a water manifold to control the reflux & product condensers separately. Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks,

[Prairiepiss]

I use the 3/8" ones on my still. After repeated use (removal/reinstall) they start leaking. So the end if the tube needs to be cut off. If the tube is in a bind pushing it to one side it will leak too. You would need to find a compression fitting to fit your water connections on your still. They are stainless pipe and I'm not sure what size? Stainless is measured different then copper. You would need 3/8" or better tube to get good flow. The ones you have pictured look like 1/4"? That would be on the small side and not have enough flow.

[SubBourbon]

They are stainless pipe and I'm not sure what size? Stainless is measured different then copper.

Got the calipers out and the SS tube is 1/2" OD.

I'm still playing around with some design ideas for the water cooling. Including threading the SS condensers input & output tubes, quick release fittings and a all copper permanent setup.

[Prairiepiss]

Well when you get it done and tested. Let us know how it goes. Pots of these stills out there. And good improvements are always welcome.