Home Distiller

Hello all, On the last phases of my build, ( http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=30806 ), and was curious to see how much liquid it would take before my element was submerged. It turns out that it takes 2.75 gallons to bring the level over the top of the element. When I installed...

Well it has been some time since I have post updates. I wanted to create a frame to hold the pot and the condensor, yet still allow some different configurations. Here is how my project is shaping up: http://i44.tinypic.com/dzf6td.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/2dkegis.jpg http://i44.tinypic.com/2my3gx0...

Thanks PP!

I want them about 6 - 10" apart but wanted to make sure there wasn't some problem with that distance that I was overlooking. Appreciate it!

Jbyrd

Made some more progress on the still. I have been searching for an appropriate housing for my condenser when I came across this older keg for 40 dollars. Cut the top out of it, and welded in 2 ports for incoming cooling and drainage, and 1 for the condenser spout. I used 3 aluminum turnbuckles at th...

Welcome. I am fellow Nor Cal guy and new to these forums. A LOT of great info and knowledge here!

Thanks guys! Haveing a lot of fun with it. Cutting it with a hole saw was a challenge. An extra hand would have helped. Had to slow the spindle speed down as low as it would go and very little pressure. Found the bungs at a local metal supply, 3 bucks. Happy so far. Now I just need some more money b...

Should be fixed. Thanks guys.

Jay

Interesting, because I can see them from my end and properly used the 'IMG' tag. Will switch hosts and see if that helps.

Here is the progress I am making on my first still. Used a pony keg and figured that a pot still would be the best introduction to the art/science of distillation. I wanted to utilize an immersed heating element, so I located a stainless steel 1" bung and welded it into place for my 4500w heati...

Ct and hOk after more reading on the subject I returned my 5500w and got a 4500w so I could better utilize the PSR-25 controller. I am continuing to read on the subject. One thing that is difficult is that most people who post don't put where they are from (understandable) but it makes it difficult ...

Thanks guys,

I am collecting the parts now to build my put still. When I have decided on a configuration, where is the best place to post my design for feedback? The novice section? Thanks!

Jbyrd

So my thoughts of getting a boiling with the 5500w and then knocking a leg out to bring it down to the 1375w for the remainder of the run is misguided? I am trying to keep the costs down initially so I was hoping to not use the phase controller. Your thoughts?

Hello all, I have introduced myself in the Welcome forum recently, but have been lurking for quite a while. I am a welder by trade, I also am a welding intructor and welding inspector. I love fabrication. I have two questions, but first the particulars: I am converting a pony keg (30 liters) into a ...

Hello! New guy to the wonderful world of distillation. Have been lurking and sponging as much information as possible from this site. I am working on designing a keg pot still and have many questions. In my searching, I have found many of the answers and those that I cannot find, I hope to have answ...