Completed the still and checking for leaks at the moment. I still need some hoses, insulation, a copper coil, packing, and maybe a sight glass before it will run in reflux and be done.
Overall, esthetic could be a bit better, but with the bs I went through for that condenser and the SS ferules, that will do.
Here are links to a few pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Szvz3JxVxTwEPzZw6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RjqEncg7qr2iMVh5A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9RF337VNy7ALYjHYA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
Don't be alarmed, I'm using PVC for the outer jack and RTV on the outside of the copper. If anyone has got a good, easy, cheap way to make that PVC look nicer though, I would appreciate it.
First CCVM (almost) Build
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Re: First CCVM (almost) Build
Sure. Swap a piece of 2" copper pipe for the PVC and shove a length of twisted corrugated stainless up inside. It will work just like your RC. If you solder the 2" condenser shell directly to the 2" elbow it will eliminate the increase in vapor speed directly into the condenser, and increase your overall PC efficiency. Then, further down the road you can build yourself a shotgun for fast strips.FishNChips wrote:
Don't be alarmed, I'm using PVC for the outer jack and RTV on the outside of the copper. If anyone has got a good, easy, cheap way to make that PVC look nicer though, I would appreciate it.
And, oh yes, it is highly recommended you post your pics directly to HD. Pic etiquette
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Here's your pics, FishNChips. It's best to post photos directly. Third party links tend to erode or get broken over time.
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not to mention the name on the photo library.....fizzix wrote:Here's your pics, FishNChips. It's best to post photos directly. Third party links tend to erode or get broken over time.
Re: First CCVM (almost) Build
FishNChips,FishNChips wrote:Completed the still and checking for leaks at the moment. I still need some hoses, insulation, a copper coil, packing, and maybe a sight glass before it will run in reflux and be done.
Overall, esthetic could be a bit better, but with the bs I went through for that condenser and the SS ferules, that will do.
Here are links to a few pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Szvz3JxVxTwEPzZw6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RjqEncg7qr2iMVh5A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9RF337VNy7ALYjHYA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
Don't be alarmed, I'm using PVC for the outer jack and RTV on the outside of the copper. If anyone has got a good, easy, cheap way to make that PVC look nicer though, I would appreciate it.
your CCVM build is very similar to the one I am planning - is there a thread you can point me to that inspired your design and explains the operating principle?
If I understand correctly, what you've built so far is essentially a pot still with a top port, correct?
So to operate in reflux mode you will need to add a copper coilat the top of the column and possibly an extension to column height, correct?
I'm primarily interested in making a pot still but like the future flexibility a top-port offers to extend the still to add reflux operation. If you have any pointers so I can understand how the full CCVM design looks and iperates in reglux mode, I'd appreciate it.
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Re: First CCVM (almost) Build
fafrd this viewtopic.php?f=1&t=41579 has the information you seek. Check the links in my signature for pics of my modular stills.
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Thanks for the tips on pictures. I didn't know how to compress the photos to fit, but I'll read the thread.
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Re: First CCVM (almost) Build
My inspiration came from the still a guy who runs the still it YouTube channel. He built a CCVM very similar to this and has a bunch of videos on it.fafrd wrote:FishNChips,
your CCVM build is very similar to the one I am planning - is there a thread you can point me to that inspired your design and explains the operating principle?
If I understand correctly, what you've built so far is essentially a pot still with a top port, correct?
So to operate in reflux mode you will need to add a copper coilat the top of the column and possibly an extension to column height, correct?
I'm primarily interested in making a pot still but like the future flexibility a top-port offers to extend the still to add reflux operation. If you have any pointers so I can understand how the full CCVM design looks and iperates in reglux mode, I'd appreciate it.
I don't have any single thread, I would ask others and as far as opperational, I haven't run it in refulx mode yet, in fact, I just got the stuff for the condenser today.
Yes, you need a few inch extensions and I highly recommend the tri clamps for this for the modularity, and ease of cleaning, etc. I had a heck of a time soldering the ferrules to the copper, but eventually got it to work. I posted something about that a while ago.
Again, I don't have any tips on opperational as I have zero experience, but as far as looks, it's just that addition to the top, packing in the column, and your condenser. Still it has info on opperational and what it all looks like as well.
Best of luck, it was a fun build for me. Total ended up being around 300 if you're curious. If you have some other questions about build or what not, go ahead and ask. Would have been nice for me if I had a direct line.