Another from england

[Stingrayjay]

Hello ,
First i just want to say a big thanks to all for such a good read over the last few months , i have now started soldering

I had trouble registering at first and thankyou to admin for helping me out ,

So last weekend i made a condensor , a simple design i saw on you tube i think quite a while back ,
Having made it i am quite confident in my soldering skills to proceed further ,

For now i can show you what i have so far , if you say it wont work then i will move on knowing i have the ability to solder something else together

Jason

[heartcut]

Welcome. The condenser might be a little short, but the construction looks good. I'd suggest a minimum of 24" contact area for a 8-12 gal charge unless you have lots of time.

[OlympicMtDoo]

Welcome to HD Stingraygay, +1 with heartcut, looks great but may be a little short, all you can do is try it and see, depends on what sort and size boiler you have. OMD

[OlympicMtDoo]

Oh, forgot to say what's up with all the Scots and Brits joining in lately.....did Samohon start a recruting drive over there or what?? Good to have all of you aboard

[Stingrayjay]

So glad i joined , it will be 24'' next time you see it
I want to turn a stainless beer barrel into a boiler , looking at adding a reflux colum but still studying that part while i attack the boiler and condensor ,
I love posting pics so it should be easy to put me on the right path ,

[OlympicMtDoo]

What sort of drink ya after Stingray? I run a reflux most of the time but I have a pot for whiskey, I just built a liebig condenser my self, I'll try to remember to send you a pic of mine. OMD

[fullhouse]

Welcome to HD! looking good! other than the mentioned already...and we love pics more than u love to post em!

[Stingrayjay]

What sort of drink ya after Stingray? I run a reflux most of the time but I have a pot for whiskey, I just built a liebig condenser my self, I'll try to remember to send you a pic of mine. OMD

If i am honest , its not about the drink , i am what they call an equipment junkie and my fabricating skills should help me make a nice still to satisfy my thirst , i will drink brandy , whiskey or rum , but to be able to succeed in making a jar full of either from a safe ,nice looking bit of hardware will really be the buzz for me ,

I suppose i made a condensor because a coil (although it works) looked to easy , i like a challenge , i have a workshop full of tools and a still is top of my toy list

I will get the condesor sorted to a decent length , then will start with a pot still with it to try and learn the do's and don'ts ,
Meanwhile i will be collecting any copper tube offcuts i can ,


Oh , and yes please , would love to see the pic of the condesor you made mr 'Doo

Regards
Jason

[OlympicMtDoo]

Nothing wrong with that, especially if you have a good supply of cheap copper, damn stuff has gotten pretty spendy. Carry on and take pics for us.

[Stingrayjay]

Will do ,
Look forward to the condesor pic
It might force me to change the style of mine before i extend it lol

[Stingrayjay]

Advise taken

Its in bits and i have a 24 inch extention to re fit

[Samohon]

Another Brit...

Welcome to HD Stingrayjay.. You came to the right place...