The 5gallon "Little Bestie" done and producing

Many like to post about a first successful ferment (or first all grain mash), or first still built/bought or first good run of the still. Tell us about all of these great times here.
Pics are VERY welcome, we drool over pretty copper 8)

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Hybrid pot still
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The 5gallon "Little Bestie" done and producing

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Hybrid pot still
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Re: The 5gallon "Little Bestie" done and producing

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Im open to what you guys see what i need to do differently, besides bigger line, i want to be ar least 1½ but im at ¾.. 2" and 1½" cost 240 to 280 for a stick of 40' l.. idk if thats a good but still more than i can blow, as much as i want too lol. I want to get copper sheets and make my own "tubing" or cone or still head by rolling and brazing already for a old copper wash tub im going to use as a still head. Gotta check it for lead tho on a seam..
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Re: The 5gallon "Little Bestie" done and producing

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Got a tub not for a tub.. sry typo
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Re: The 5gallon "Little Bestie" done and producing

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I dont see any water in and out of your worm bucket. Ideally cool water in the bottom, warm water drain at the top.

Good first build, keep up your research as you think about upgrades.

Best, Drifter
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