Liebig Build

[slowswim]

I've been reading quite a bit but have not see a thread solely dedicated to a Liebig condenser build - from start to finish.

First, determine the length of the condenser. Use this calculator to find what the minimum size should be based on your power input and the temperature of your cooling water.

http://homedistiller.org/calcs/cond_calc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

I'm making mine a little longer than the recommended length. Mine will be 30 inches long.

Second, I went and bought a pond pump from Harbor Freight. This is the pump:

http://www.harborfreight.com/158-GPH-Su ... 68396.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow"

Next, I stopped by the local plumbing supply store and picked up the fittings and pipe. My condenser will be 1/2" and the cooling jacket will be 3/4".

I should note, the 3/4"x1/2"x1/2" T fitting would not allow the 1/2" condenser pipe to fully slide through the entire fitting. The female inlets have slight crimps that prevent this. Thus, I had to sand down the inside of the fitting enough so the pipe slid through easily. To sand the inside down, I spray mounted some sand paper to a 3/8" dowel and just started sanding.

I've got to find my pipe cutter. Once I find it, I'll post more pics and finish the build thread.