Home Distiller

Thanks for the compliment. It was a fun build. I did not take a picture of the element guard broken down. The element guard kit is from Still Dragon. Their website does have a picture of the kit broken down.

During the initial run I distilled some water to test its function. It never got hot and performed wonderfully in every way. I will not run it full out for fear of scorching but wow, what a change from propane. I should have done this project long ago. Thanks to the forums for your examples and help...

The element is a ultra low density 5500watt beauty that was treated to a wonderful looking protective guard. The element is grounded to the inside of the guard and it has a drain groove if things ever leak. I did have to machine out the hole the element guard came with to accept the larger stainless...

Finished and operational.

A coping saw was used to cut out the square holes, a router cut out the fan hole, and a step drill bit or regular drill bit cut the round holes. I found the fan grille online and thought it was fun. The controller finished nicely. http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah198/Project_Galileo/Craft%20Dis...

The bottom of the box was drilled out underneath the heat sink for cool air intake. It also got rubber feet.

Over the last weeks I ordered the parts and assembled a phase angle controller. I was inspired by many others here and by other resources found on the internet. A circuit breaker was used for an on/off switch to add a level of protection. The SSR and heat sink got a 220v fan for cooling. I found a c...

Hello. I am new to this forum as a registered member and 2+ years into the hobby. A long time has been spent in these forums lurking, reading, and learning. All the major books recommended sit on my shelf and are worn from rereads. I have a handle on the big picture and my tools but obviously contin...