extending column on a pot still
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extending column on a pot still
Hi all, I thought this should maybe go here, and I am not really looking for design info, but more on the "research and theory".
I have built a still very close to this one: I can run it with the thumper, but have also constructed it so that I can just attach the liebig to the second union and run it straight out of the boiler. Now, I have also made a bokakob in the last six months, and in doing so (because of how it was sold), I have about 6-7 feet of 2" copper left.
Is there any point in extending the column off the boiler but a few more feet (3' prob)? Do I gain anything from that, or just a more cumbersome still to set up? It is modular and great for different angles, so the height differences are not an issue.
If it's not worth it, then I want to come up with something else for that 2" piece of pipe that is currently just sucking up sulphur compounds from our fine fossil fuel air out here in Alberta.
Thanks.
I have built a still very close to this one: I can run it with the thumper, but have also constructed it so that I can just attach the liebig to the second union and run it straight out of the boiler. Now, I have also made a bokakob in the last six months, and in doing so (because of how it was sold), I have about 6-7 feet of 2" copper left.
Is there any point in extending the column off the boiler but a few more feet (3' prob)? Do I gain anything from that, or just a more cumbersome still to set up? It is modular and great for different angles, so the height differences are not an issue.
If it's not worth it, then I want to come up with something else for that 2" piece of pipe that is currently just sucking up sulphur compounds from our fine fossil fuel air out here in Alberta.
Thanks.
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Re: extending column on a pot still
6 feet of 2" will build a shotgun and a CCVM with 2X20" spools a RC housing, and still have some left over.
You wont gain anything adding height to the riser of a pot still, unless you're trying to get the height up so you can run the liebig at more of an angle.
You wont gain anything adding height to the riser of a pot still, unless you're trying to get the height up so you can run the liebig at more of an angle.
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Re: extending column on a pot still
Sorry, I should have mentioned that cooling is not an issue. 39" liebig, and a half tub of water doesn't warm up on a run hardly at all. Liquor is coming out cold.Deplorable wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 6:35 pm 6 feet of 2" will build a shotgun and a CCVM with 2X20" spools a RC housing, and still have some left over.
That's kind of what I was thinking. The angles aren't an issue right now, but it might be something I come across in a different configuration.You wont gain anything adding height to the riser of a pot still, unless you're trying to get the height up so you can run the liebig at more of an angle.
Re: extending column on a pot still
Anyone else have any suggestions for this piece of pipe? Some other kind of still or modification to make?
Re: extending column on a pot still
re-read Deplorable's suggestion.
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Re: extending column on a pot still
Sh*t, thanks for catching that, Setsumi.
Deplorable, I apologize.....read the first bit of your message, got excited, jumped on my horse and rode off in all directions.
I will take a look into that. I don't know much about CCVMs, I will admit.
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Since I couldn't attach a picture in the PM, here is my CCVM kit all broken down. My shotgun condenser with the extension is 0ver 40 inches long if you're worried about getting away from your propane burner. There is just under 6 feet if 2 inch pipe here.
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Re: extending column on a pot still
Nice Deplorable....definitely a modular rig. Appreciate the help and suggestion.
Re: extending column on a pot still
6 feet of 2 inch copper makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck! Have fun with it...
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