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here is my still with the lid and fan removed
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i've added a temp. probe that connects to my multi meter so i can measure the temp - i did a couple of runs, but i put the probe in the liquid/wash/etc should it be near where it enters the cooling chamber instead? was the liquid temp i was measuring higher or lower than the vape temp?
looks like i can just pull out the aluminium tubing, since where it enters into the chamber its not soldered its just sealed and held in place with some soft plastic - thats it. replace it with some copper tubing thats water cooled and maybe add a thumper/doubler?
is there more I can do to improve it?
How to go about modifying this 5L still
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Re: How to go about modifying this 5L still
Hello and welcome Hacker. Take some time and go to the welcome forum and introduce yourself. Like what brought you here, what's your favorite drink, what'cha want to make, etc., etc.
The few short lines in your post indicate a whole lot about your experience level. Please read through the two links provided below and I think this will give you a better working knowledge on what you are getting into and better prepare you to ask questions for additional guidance.
Good Luck and Good Stillin
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The few short lines in your post indicate a whole lot about your experience level. Please read through the two links provided below and I think this will give you a better working knowledge on what you are getting into and better prepare you to ask questions for additional guidance.
Good Luck and Good Stillin
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Safety and Related Issues:
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Re: How to go about modifying this 5L still
Blanik curtsies.




Simple potstiller. Slow, single run.
(50 litre, propane heated pot still. Coil in bucket condenser - No thermometer, No carbon)
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(50 litre, propane heated pot still. Coil in bucket condenser - No thermometer, No carbon)
The Reading Lounge AND the Rules We Live By should be compulsory reading
Cumudgeon and loving it.
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Re: How to go about modifying this 5L still
You deserve it ya ole coot.
A little spoon feeding for New and Novice Distillers (by Cranky)
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Novice Guide for Cuts (pot still)kook04 wrote: maybe cuts are the biggest learning curve, here.
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Re: How to go about modifying this 5L still
its a fail still im building a keg still now, should delete this thread