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by copperpothead
Sun Mar 07, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Ferrule questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1274

Re: Ferrule questions

Thanks guys. I did some searching on the forums ....will try some more.....
by copperpothead
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Ferrule questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1274

Ferrule questions #2

A couple more questions about ferrules: I am planning my column build with 2" copper. Type M shows 51mm I.D. and 54mm O.D. Ferrules seem a little confusing as some suppliers are listing the OD of the flange instead of the pipe. Then, you get the Chinese where anything goes in the descriptions.....
by copperpothead
Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Ferrule questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1274

Re: Ferrule questions

Thanks!
by copperpothead
Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Ferrule questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1274

Ferrule questions

I am just planning my column build and want to get copper ferrules.

Are all copper ferrules tapered at the mating end? For the tri clamp to tighten properly.

Some of the photos look deceiving (attached)....
by copperpothead
Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: Stills and still building information
Topic: Hello Everyone! -Notsoproud owner of Chinese Still
Replies: 37
Views: 20028

Re: Hello Everyone! -Notsoproud owner of Chinese Still

Someone above said they could build a copper still for $100. I would like the parts and design please. In the meantime, a little over $100 for the Chinese junk and then a little smart safety modifications will result in a cheap working still....
by copperpothead
Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: HI y'all
Replies: 5
Views: 377

Re: HI y'all

Yes, just balancing the cost of welding vs Chinese.
by copperpothead
Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: HI y'all
Replies: 5
Views: 377

Re: HI y'all

Yes, I will thanks. I can't wait to expand my distilling brain.
by copperpothead
Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: HI y'all
Replies: 5
Views: 377

HI y'all

Hello everyone. I have been making beer from grain for about 30 years and have always wanted to try distilling. I have a bunch of stainless kegs that I used for brewpots that I thought could be adapted to being a boiler but, alas, the lids are all cut off. It seems easier to but a chinese pot with a...