Looking for info on using pack 4" diameter column
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Looking for info on using pack 4" diameter column
I plan I building a diameter 4" still with 48" of packing I would probably use copper mesh for packing I have heard you need centering rings at that diameter but I can't find any good info on centering rings can someone enlighten me or point me in the direction of some good information on centering rings? Anyone on here running a 4" packed column?
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Re: Looking for info on using pack 4" diameter column
Where did you hear that from.. centering rings are an old idea, and of no value..
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Re: Looking for info on using pack 4" diameter column
Centering rings are not needed. I tested and built my own copper packing and have been using it since 2012. Below is a link to making your own packing, the only thing I changed was adding a little more packing. I also have a 4” diameter column.
https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtop ... 17&t=47650
https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtop ... 17&t=47650
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Re: Looking for info on using pack 4" diameter column
Not needed. I ran 8 ft of 4” packed without any centering rings. Ran quite well. Could pull a nice 191.5 proof from low wines.
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