Well - here it is. I still need to solder the connection to the keg, but other than that, it is pretty much done.
The condensor is attached with brass thread and can be removed.
I realize that the condensor is small, but I am planing on push water through the bucket it will be in.
Nothing fancy, but, I think it will do the job. More/better pictures to follow.
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Re: First home built pot still
congrats.. that should work fine.
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better photos and keg coupling is now finished. Again - nothing unique or fancy, but I think it will prove to be a work horse.
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Nice design and plenty of room for modifications later... Way to go..
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I think she looks nice and tight. WTG.
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Like you say bloke, she's a workhorse. Should get the job done well.
The 2" to 1/2" reducer looks a bit harsh, but nothing that can't be mod'ed if you want later.
Push cool water through the bottom of the bucket, and collect hot water off the top. Just feel up and down the side of the bucket as you run, this will let you know if your coil is up to it and how much water to push through the bucket.
Use the hot water collected for washing jars. If you have any left, put it in the fridge for later, hot water is always handy!
The 2" to 1/2" reducer looks a bit harsh, but nothing that can't be mod'ed if you want later.
Push cool water through the bottom of the bucket, and collect hot water off the top. Just feel up and down the side of the bucket as you run, this will let you know if your coil is up to it and how much water to push through the bucket.
Use the hot water collected for washing jars. If you have any left, put it in the fridge for later, hot water is always handy!
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Very nice looking rig. Thinking about something on this order to replace my offset head for making whisky and rum.
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Nothing like saving hot water for later use in the fridge!! I'ts reusable, just add heatemptyglass wrote: Use the hot water collected for washing jars. If you have any left, put it in the fridge for later, hot water is always handy!

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Re: First home built pot still
Did a vinegar run today. Went well - no leaks. I need to tighten up my system on the collection end though. The bucket leaked water a bit and things were a bit jimmy-rigged.