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Vapor, Liquid or Cooling Management. Flutes, plates, etc.

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That is sure a thing of beauty. Very nice camera work.
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thanks y'all! feels good to get the wheels spinning again....
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You are a true artist condensificator.
What kind of camera do you use?
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thanks. my camera is a nikon d40x 18-200 lens. the image sensor is shot from living in the workshop, that's why there are always little specs in all of my pics. new similar models (d3000 d3100) have a built-in image sensor cleaner...gots to get me one. there was a recent thread on cameras here: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... ilit=nikon
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Kentucky shinner wrote:I have been ordering from them and the prices are great.
i looked at the websight and it said "type of business , whosale" dont that mean that they wont sell to the average joe?????
BTW,, those are some good prices :D
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Hey Spooky
Have credit card ....Will sell
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condensificator wrote:thanks. i actually got turned onto a better source from someone else on the forum, and it's very close to me, so i save on shipping: http://www.klgstainless.com/Ferrule.html

i did bookmark the austenitex site, though, in case i need something the klg place doesn't have.
so,,, this KLG place,,,,,,,, im trying to order some stuff,,,, and it wont let me build a "shopping cart"..
after i hit the "buy now" on a item,,, it wont let me go back and add to the cart :evil: .
what am i doing wrong????????
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Are those the two fellers who used those hard-hat diving rigs last? :roll:
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exon wrote:Are those the two fellers who used those hard-hat diving rigs last? :roll:
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He's a'ight now spook -- he had to step back and put a cold rag on his neck -- poor fella overheated.
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Mr.Spooky wrote:
condensificator wrote:thanks. i actually got turned onto a better source from someone else on the forum, and it's very close to me, so i save on shipping: http://www.klgstainless.com/Ferrule.html

i did bookmark the austenitex site, though, in case i need something the klg place doesn't have.
so,,, this KLG place,,,,,,,, im trying to order some stuff,,,, and it wont let me build a "shopping cart"..
after i hit the "buy now" on a item,,, it wont let me go back and add to the cart :evil: .
what am i doing wrong????????
thanks
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I've bought items from klg. I check their website again but it looks like it's not working properly. They also sell on eBay. I have in the past contacted them through eBay and got them to put an order in for me. Although lately I like stpats. Great service and fast shipping.
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condensificator, when you turned the inside of the weld ferrels to seat the glass, does the glass sit flush with the ferrel or is there a little protrusion to allow for a slight compression of the gasket when the tri-clamp is tightened?

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the ones you are talking about, i turned so the glass was inset flush in the recess. the newer way that i am doing it requires no turning: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 73&start=0

both ways have been tested and work.
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Condensificator, one of the things that has bothered me about my build is that there are places in my still that seem to hold liquid unless I hold the still at just the right position to drain it (nothing much really). I don't know if you see this as a potential problem with j-traps but I can't help but think that drilling one or two 1/16" holes into the bottom of the j-trap would be a benefit because it would allow proper drainage once the vapour flow ceases but would most likely hold liquid in the j-trap as long as there is a vapour pressure just as a normal perforated plate will. I was also thinking about using a 90 angle instead of a j-trap just so that there is drainage and there isn't a direct vapour path, but I doubt this would have the desired effect. Anyways, I'm not doing a build until I've finished reading flute talk and Complete Distiller. I'm a little fuzzy on the details.

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EscarpmentDew wrote:Condensificator, one of the things that has bothered me about my build is that there are places in my still that seem to hold liquid unless I hold the still at just the right position to drain it (nothing much really). I don't know if you see this as a potential problem with j-traps but I can't help but think that drilling one or two 1/16" holes into the bottom of the j-trap would be a benefit because it would allow proper drainage once the vapour flow ceases but would most likely hold liquid in the j-trap as long as there is a vapour pressure just as a normal perforated plate will.
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thanks ED...makes sense. i'm not really concerned with that at the moment, but once i am running and trying to tweak things so they are perfect, i'll re-think this...sounds right to me? i was already planning on doing a little drain hole on the bubble-cap plates for that very reason (which i am going to have to wait on so i can get going on this bitch!!! perf-plates will be the first set).
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condensificator wrote:thanks ED...makes sense. i'm not really concerned with that at the moment
I trust your intuition more than mine. I am really just starting. Just trying to throw some ideas into the wind.
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i'm just starting myself! i think it's a solid idea and will prolly end up being in service after bubblifcation.
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Teehee :ebiggrin:
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rockchucker22 wrote:So dude are you doing perf or bbl plates?
both...and valves...and whatever else comes down the pike...

perf first since i don't have a lot of time right now.
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rockchucker22 wrote:You had the caps done that's 75% of the build. Either way can't wait it will be awesome. 8)
nope...not the way that i am doing it...more like 25-50%. i am doing them bolted on to 1/2" riser caps. i will get there, but i am SUPER busy right now...no time to play.
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condensificator wrote: but i am SUPER busy right now...no time to play.
...this is NOT good...

Work getting in the way of play. :wink:

...but good for U, condens !
Glad ur werk is something u love!

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Apologies for off-topics:

Has anyone bought from KLG's site recently? The site looks like its being updated, I'm having the same problem as spooky but can order one at a time if necessary. I was just wondering if they're still operating, I'm in America until the 26th (April) and, if i order today or tomorrow will I get my parts in time/at all?

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Chiller Try this link http://klgstainless.com/Ferrule.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow I had the same problem :)

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Oh, I was aware of that link :D what I meant was: is it still ok to buy from them? As in, it won't take 2 weeks for delivery?

Edit: KLG doesn't supply gaskets - is there some sort of standard? I.e could I buy them from somewhere else and they would fit?
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Chiller wrote:Oh, I was aware of that link :D what I meant was: is it still ok to buy from them? As in, it won't take 2 weeks for delivery?

Edit: KLG doesn't supply gaskets - is there some sort of standard? I.e could I buy them from somewhere else and they would fit?
Let me know what you need I will send it with your other stuff.
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Sorry ks I already placed my order with them! I had to go with the cheapest option, sure you can understand, on a tight budget :( So I tried my luck. If they don't deliver, then I'll cancel, and get them from you before I go back. Still send the original order I placed with you asap please
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Bump
Hey Condensificator, I'm wondering whether you've done any more work on your "Bubblifier". What you had completed sure looked impressive. :)


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