New Pot Column and Thumper Build

[npstephe]

I decided to make a new thread for this since it basically will be a new still except for the keg.

I've been thinking for a while that I want a thumper and have read a ton about them. I have a spare keg with fittings already welded in so I figured why not. I chose the same basic design as many have on here with the 2" Pot column reducing to 1" that runs over and down thru a 2x1x1 reducer to the bottom of the thumper, and then the vapor rises back up in between the 2" and 1" pipe. I drew up a 3D model of it and made a drawing with sections to hopefully help other people wanting to build one understand a little better.

My current setup is an electric keg with a 1.5" column that reduces to 1/2" that connects to the condenser with a 1/2" union. This build is in my other build thread in my signature.

My new one will be a 2" Column and reduces to 1" and has a union. This will attach to the horizontal part(all 1") and run to the thumper. I will be modifying my liebig condenser by changing out the 1/2" union to a 1" union so I can hook it right up to the boiler if I don't want to use the thumper. Let me know what everything thinks! I've gotten the 2" column built so far. Waiting on parts to start building the thumper column. If i need to go more detailed in the drawing I could too. I didn't include many dimensions since it'll be different for everyone.

Here are some pictures starting with the drawing:

2in Pot Still with Thumper2.pdf

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