parrot beak

Bsnapshot · Post by **Bsnapshot** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:05 am

I was just thinking of making a parrot beak for myself but on many of the photos I see posted it looks like there is s tube inside of a tube that holds your alcholmeter. What does that do and how long is it suppose to be? Are there any existing plans for one out there?

stoker · Post by **stoker** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:04 pm

yes, pintoshine has post one recently.
you need a tube for spirit+alcoholmeter
and one as overflow

mrotch · Post by **mrotch** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:32 pm

I built mine easily after seeing it on the wiki:

http://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.php/Eprouvette" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Bsnapshot · Post by **Bsnapshot** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:15 am

How is the inside tube for the meter attached? Dose it go all the way down and sit on the bottom?

Post by **Dnderhead** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:59 am

basically it is just a tube fed forum bottom overflows top , pipe reducer
catches overflow your hydrometer jest sits in it i used 3/4 pipe 11"
1 peace e 3/8 x12" ,1 Peace 3/8x10" , 1- 3/4 pipe cap 1 -3/8 L ,1-3/8 T
1-3/4-to 1" pipe reducer

Bsnapshot · Post by **Bsnapshot** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:26 pm

Thanks for the parts list Duderhead. That helps me a lot. I am still confused with that center pipe that the hydrometer sits in. Is that fixed or soldered in there somehow or is it just sitting in there free? I wish I could see inside one of them then I think I could get the point. Thanks again for the help.

new_moonshiner · Post by **new_moonshiner** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:29 pm

you got pm ..

punkin · Post by **punkin** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:51 pm

There is no centre pipe, only the one you can see.

The alcometer sits in it and it overflows out the top.

The outside reducer catches it, and funnels it to the catching container.

ThereIsNoSpoonPunkin

Post by **Hawke** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:38 pm

I think what was confusing him was the fact that you need to file away the shoulder or stops in the overflow reducer so that the 3/4" will slide through.

Bsnapshot · Post by **Bsnapshot** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:09 pm

I am glad you posted that Hawke, I was just getting the stuff together to make a parret this weekend. I was wondering how the center poped up higer..

Blind Eye · Post by **Blind Eye** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:17 pm

Media Blasted finish, I used a 3/4" female instead of a reducer and ground the threads with a die grinder,I liked the flat sides better.The 3/4" main tube is 3/16" higher than the female collection cup, also the whole deal is apprx 10-1/2" tall

Cruisaire · Post by **Cruisaire** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:16 pm

Can you post a close up of that keg head? I am trying to get the right rigging.

Blind Eye · Post by **Blind Eye** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:28 pm

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http://www.milehidistilling.com/
Purchased my stuff from Mile-Hi and was very happy with the price and service.It's a 2" male NPT to 2" stainless ferrule (tri-clamp) $29.99 and a 2" stainless tri-clamp $14.99 and the 2" female was from LOWES for $14.00.

Cruisaire · Post by **Cruisaire** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:10 pm

Many, many thanks Blind Eye!! I have the same parts (keg, tri-lock, and threaded SS fitting. I need to get a source list together to pull together the copper threaded portion upward. For some reason, my Lowe's doesn't seem to have any 2". Any advice/hints are appreciated!!

Blind Eye · Post by **Blind Eye** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:28 pm

I found them at every plumbing supply house I called but they wanted anywhere from $19.99-27.50 and I went to a LOWES near me and they didnt have crap so I tried another LOWES a little futher and Bingo they had everything including the 2" copper $145.00 for 10',Males,females, couplers etc.,got lucky this time.

Cruisaire · Post by **Cruisaire** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:32 pm

Okie Dokie, Blind Eye. I will keep looking around here and check out out of town Lowe's as I travel this weekend. Thanks again!

Blind Eye · Post by **Blind Eye** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:24 am

Wish you all the luck, hope I could help, I think your doing it the right way with the tri-clamp you'll be happy.. Are you making a multi-still (2-piece column,boka head and pot still head) all interchangeable? curious

Cruisaire · Post by **Cruisaire** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:54 am

Blind Eye wrote:Are you making a multi-still (2-piece column,boka head and pot still head) all interchangeable? curious

Yes Siree, that's where I'm headed! I figured if I do it right the first time, I won't waste time.......time I could be fermenting and such.

Blind Eye · Post by **Blind Eye** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:04 am

Thats what I figured, again you wont regret it, Im tickled every time I plan a session Its like the skys the limit, pot still, reflux column, short reflux column, etc. I would recommend this set up for all noobies, not much more work 4-5 more simple solder joints and maybe $30.00 extra, but having all is priceless
as is this having this site, Thanks All !!

Cruisaire · Post by **Cruisaire** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:37 pm

Yep, for my needs it should be a good "all in one"!