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did you run the full wash straight through(like at the 12% or so)? May be a bit quicker to run it through a pot still first at full blast? Then a second time slower through the VM?

There is an easier answer than welding. Buy yourself some straight 2" copper slip couplers. I would go for the end / capillary feed types. These join your copper pipe together by sliding onto the OUTSIDE of the tube. Slide the pipe part of your 2" ferrule into one end of the coupler and s...

I ordered some 2" ferrules, and they seem to be fine, they have an OD of 2.000. Unfortunately, the copper I have has an OD of 2.122, and an ID of 2.045?? I was hoping to use the freeze/heat method of attaching them together, but I guess I'm outa luck on that one. Is this normal? Everything I've...

Nice! hopefully some more scrubbers can get it to 95(if that is what you're after).

How many scrubbers did you pack your column with? Great set up looks like it can get the job done! Hey anyone know of a cheap place to get copper scrubbers? I used a a roll of copper mesh to pack my column. If you're in the US here is where I got my packing: http://www.brewhaus.com/Copper-Mesh-P947...

You're missing out. More than half the fun is building the thing!!! :D Meh, who am I kidding, if you've been bitten by the bug, you'll get a build in sometime soon :D I'm new to this whole thing as most of you know due to my "Novice" status, any hooo. I would like to say Hi to all and am l...

put an ad on kijiji - it's free....I had been looking for a while with no luck too, posted a waanted add on kijiji and the next day I got two for 20 bucks. GRRR! I sure wish I had better luck at finding a metal keg! The closest thing I have come to are kegs from restaurants that used to contain the ...

Man, sometimes I hate this site. You think you got it all figured out, then nope...gotta make some mods to convert it to a pot still too. :D I saw the latest pics you had posted(I don't think it was there last time I looked). Finished product(s) look really good!! How did you link your tri-clamp in ...

Any tests to see if copper scrubbers are legit? I got some at the "dollar" store, so not really sure if I can trust them or not. I agree with the others, Mookie... Real copper never rusts... However, if for some reason you still need/want to use SS scrubbers just do a test... Buy one pack ...

Nice build!! You didn't waste any time getting it up and running either. Can't wait to see a pic of a 95+ bobbing in that parrot

If you have a good "mechanical" fit the first joint wont come apart when you do the next. Yea, they stay in place pretty good on their own, just need to seal them up so they don't leak. I'm going to flare the ends on the output consender "lines" to make sure they stay put, and d...

Puma wrote: Should be pipe thread and not need tape. At least that's what it looks like in the photo.

gotcha..I'll skip the tape then...

... Soldering will work fine... Sweet..at least I know now that it is "possible" for this to work. Not sure if that big heavy liebig will be worth the time, effort, and weight, however... Have you considered the fully laden weight once it's full of water...??? That thing is a beast, and d...

thanks for the help guys - although it isn't really what I wanted to hear. :mrgreen: I don't have a setup for silver brasing. If I try to simply solder this together is it certain to end in failure? There shouldn't be too much stress on the joints besides a small amout of water pressure. Any way, a ...

Hey Guys, Just wanted to get some pointers from the experts... 1. Is there a technique to solder "butted" fittings - i.e. not a male/female type fit, but just butted together? 2. Is there a limit to the valve arm length/width that needs to be adhered to? 3. where do the folks in Canada get...

You make a run with this yet xx7777xx?

I'm going over designs, and was curious if you made out as well as minime and punkin?

Also, noticed in the final picture(in a different thread) you had a screw off condenser. Any reason?