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C9C44EEC-5DA9-44CA-A620-0C13BF5991B1.jpegF8C6E9EB-04A9-4B9B-A3C8-7B744AB6FB8D.jpeg Almost finished building this.It’s a dual purpose control panel for brewing and distilling. 50 amp max power, running 9KW for brewing, and haven’t yet built the boiler for distilling but less than 9KW. That's one nic...

Looking for some guidance on building a parrot. The size and dimensions of pipes and fittings would be great. I read a few posts here saying it’s easy but that’s for the mechanically inclined so that leaves me out. It would be a great project for me to test my soldering skills. Well my first experi...

I'm glad to see that this post has encouraged some debate on a few things. I hope that some, has taken something from the information that has been given here. Although some still argue over what is true and what is false.

Thanks guys for all the great info. Shadylane I read your rambling post last night awesome stuff I can't wait to see how your other plates do. Great pic squeezins. What does the downcomer and upcomers look like and do you have any dimensions. downcomer are 3/4 pipe and 1" cap. The up comers ar...

If I'm not mistaken your assumption is correct. A larger surface area given the same power; would reduce the chances of puking due to the boil being less violent. Regardless of shape equal liquid volumes with both produce the same amount of vapor. The pot with the larger surface area would just have...

Absolutely NZchris True. But I doubt I'll be able to find one made out of copper that isn't going to cost an arm and a leg. Found this at the tip . 40 gal boiler ... too big for me and I’ll be shrinking it down a bit ... but ... bargains are out there . Be positive :thumbup: 4455FFAB-0CDF-4B94-967E...

NZChris wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:56 pm If that thin piece of crap that might get bent is copper, it'll make better product than a robust Stainless Steel boiler.

True. But I doubt I'll be able to find one made out of copper that isn't going to cost an arm and a leg.

I have thought about that Chris. I probably will use chain or cable to stabilize the column. But I still want the pot to be able to withstand the weight. Why? Geoff That's if needed Baker. Dependant on how stable the pot is. Also helpful due to the rc and water lines ect causing the column to be of...

I have thought about that Chris. I probably will use chain or cable to stabilize the column. But I still want the pot to be able to withstand the weight. Why? Geoff That's if needed Baker. Dependant on how stable the pot is. Also helpful due to the rc and water lines ect causing the column to be of...

LWTCS wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 4:01 am How much height do you have to work with Dave?
Floor to ceiling?

I have 8 feet.

I have thought about that Chris. I probably will use chain or cable to stabilize the column. But I still want the pot to be able to withstand the weight.

Thank you for everyone's replies. Hopefully I can find a cheap pot about 30 gallons. It will need to have some strength to it due to the weight of the 3 or 4" column. On with my search.

NZChris wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:44 am viewtopic.php?t=57353

I just finished reading that thread Chris. Boy, seems like most really don't like the idea of going horizontal. But a squatty pot is accepted. Is there really much of a difference between the two?

6 Row Joe wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:14 pm Are you thinking a "submarine boiler"?submarine.jpg
Dang, put some tracks on that thing and it would be a Sherman Tank. LOL

That would be cool 6 row but I think it would be hard to find unless I had one custom built. It looks good though.

My main reason for thinking about going horizontal is to keep it's height down so that I don't lose the height for my column. I know it can be done just wasn't sure why it's not done more often. I have a half barrel beer keg but that will be too small and I don't want to go any taller. As I stated i...

I have searched the site over and haven't seen anyone using a horizontal boiler. Is there any particular reason for this? I am in the planning stage for a 3" or 4" column. I know if I go with the 4" column, a half barrel keg would really be undersized. I am thinking of going with mayb...

Thanks ya'll. I'm here to learn and have fun. Ya'll do the same

Thanks for your input PhatFil. From what I have read from many other contributing posters. The offset head reflux still is preferred over the Boka. It seems as though most believe that you have more control over reflux with the offset. Do you have any pro's or con's to either setup? Where did that ...

Thanks for your input PhatFil. From what I have read from many other contributing posters. The offset head reflux still is preferred over the Boka. It seems as though most believe that you have more control over reflux with the offset. Do you have any pro's or con's to either setup?

I am about ready to build the stillmaker valved reflux still with a few mods based on some of your suggestions. I plan on using a keg as my pot with a sanke clamp to attach my 2" column. One change I plan on is to not use a valve on the reflux return tube and just let it stick up in the condens...

Thankyou MC. I have been a member for a while but have never posted. For those interested, as I've stated I've only watched a few pot stills run. I have never tried myself. I also live in the US. I don't really have much to say about myself except I'm retired and am very interested in this hobby. I ...

Hi all. I have seen a few small pot stills run and have been captivated by it. I have done a lot of reading (I have probably read and researched for a year or so), about the different types of stills and builds that people have posted about. I am about ready to build the stillmaker valved reflux sti...