Attaching Column to Lid/ Catch plate

[Mprourke]

New to distilling...Ok I have a 2" column what is the best way to attach it to the SS Lid?

Also below my Reflux what should i use as a catch plate i have i cant find anything that will work the column is in t parts the condenser and the stack?

[Braz]

Here is Pikluk's method for attaching a column to an SS lid. http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 46&t=13598

I can't make any sense of what your second question is actually asking.

[Mprourke]

Collector plate i need something that will catch the alcohol after hitting the reflux condenser. i saw something using a copper 1/2 tee but i dont know how to make it work

[Braz]

I think you are thinking of Alex Bokakob's "Two Cups" design. Here it is http://homedistiller.org/image/drawing_ ... ups_TC.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Also, take a look at his "Slant Plate" design. It is cheaper to build as it uses far fewer fittings (which are expensive). There are plenty of build threads on this design scattered around the Forum.

[Mprourke]

thank you both i got it done! is the an issue if the is a very small amount of light getting through between the bottom of the copper cap and the lid

[Mprourke]

found the answer to that last question... so never mind Thanks again

[BrooklynTech]

Coulda swarn I posted this just a few min ago, but here goes again

Drill hole in cover the size needed and get copper male/female parts like those in the picture and wrap threads w/teflon tape. Easy Squeezy.

[mastaof420]

I know I'm kinda reviving a dead thread. But those two pipe fittings shown above my post...........everywhere I've looked both in local stores and online they together cost over $50 in 2" diameter..... Thats 50% of the my whole investment already.

[Condensifier]

You could use a less expensive coupling and just solder it to the bottom section then use flour paste to seal it when running it. Another way is make an "easy flange" on each section and an "everlasting gasket" and use a tri-clamp. Also you could just make it a one piece column and not have a connection to deal with. I would have done mine in one piece but I bought mine already cut in sections.

[janee]

i cut a short 2" piece of copper pipe open, flattened it out, cut it in a circle, drilled a 2" hole in center, soldered pipe in hole, drilled 5 holes around it,fastened it to lid with 5 ss 1/4" bolts and a samohan gasket,even made the lid a bit stronger.

[bellybuster]

good method janee

[BrooklynTech]

I know I'm kinda reviving a dead thread. But those two pipe fittings shown above my post...........everywhere I've looked both in local stores and online they together cost over $50 in 2" diameter..... Thats 50% of the my whole investment already.

Guess I have more money than soldeing skills. LOL

[janee]

I could buy a lot of sugar for 50 bucks.