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I use the bender coil, I can't get the tube bent enough to still be able to pull / push the bender coil off. Yes, you have to be a bit forceful at times, I did a 13m double helix condenser coil with the spring method, and by the time that I had finished, the spring was rather warped. The springs ar...

Hello Uncle Jesse,

Can we get an update on how things are going?


Cheers
Gonzo.

mmm nope scrap that idea, turns out it wasn't removing the tin.


Gonzo.

How about putting the FAQ on the wiki, so others can contribute at will...


Gonzo.

Well I can't speak for everyone, but i was looking for something that would hold around 50/100 litres. http://www.accentsbyann.com/bowls.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow Take for example, the 30" copper bowl on that page going for $251 US d...

Don't take them to a wire brush. Copper is soft and a wire brush will damage the copper coating, I found the hand stainless steel scrubbers didn’t leave any permanent scaring on the surface of the copper. Btw, I’m in the mists of cleaning a copper element using a cocktail of white vinegar and salt....

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder!

http://www.smh.com.au/news/breaking/fast-track-to-a-fine-vintage/2006/01/21/1137734189171.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow "With acceptance, we can do well anywhere - produce good wine for Europe, good sake for Japan, good vodka for Russia, ...

Here is the method I employed for my first coil rolling. I had first attempted the salt trick, the coil I was rolling was around 8.5/9m (Matt's offhead mod) but the salt kept getting compacted in the piping, which was very time consumming to remove. I then attempted Eth&All method. I wasn't quit...

Hey fellas,

has anyone considered using "external bending springs"?


You can get them from plumbing supplies. They are used to bend copper pipes.


Gonzo

. I ended up buying a complete unit (and that's everything and 4 washes) for $700. ($100 was for the post) Hello guest. So far for all the equipment needed, solder,flux,butane torch, gloves goggles. A complete reflux off-head still(minus one boiler) and a 30L carboy, thermometer,hydrometer, alcomet...

Hello again,

I was just getting some local pricings for 6mm copper tubing, thought you might find this interesting.


Reece quoted me 6m lengths at $38.50, they won't do by the metre.
Actrol will do 30m of 6mm for $93



Gonzo

Have you got a thermometer yet and if yes what and where? Yeah I picked up this one http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Digital-Thermometer-With-Stainless-Steel-Sensorprobe_W0QQitemZ5643439348QQcategoryZ75075QQcmdZViewItem" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow cost me...

Hello stormy,

http://www.blackwoods.com.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

I got all the compression parts and needle valves from them.


Btw, where did you get the condenser coil from?


Cheers
Gonzo