however iv done lots of research and i have a few questions before i start sourcing my parts. Id like to mainly make a flavoured spirit directly from my country wines this suggests i need a pot still (correct)? however id also like to be able to make neutral spirit/vodka this suggest a reflux still (correct)? What im thinking is that i can build an offset head still like the ones in the still.pdf, when i want neutral i run it as designed and when i want my flavoured tipple i remove the scrubbers and turn off the return needle valve repeating the distillation if i need more purity (making it work like a pot still)??? is this correct?next problem i see is getting the copper pipe 2" is very hard to find and 3" impossible here in the UK. My plan is to use the largest ready available which is 28mm for the main body, then for the head section ill find a large copper jug
(the ones u see hanging in for decoration in kitchens), the needle valves im unsure, but i feel sure iv seen automotive copper brake fittings that have a needle valves in them, i need to look into the valve options. boiler will be a tea boiler or a large stainless chip pan (just needs a gasket and spring clamps from the handles to the lid) will this still design work as both pot and reflux as suggested? and any further advice is greatly appreciated?
many thanks
Brett