Introducing myself

[Alco_Selfie]

Hello worldwide distillers

I'm new in this world although I did a lot of reading. I started with a very small copper still (4 gallon) made from an old boiler.
The potstill lyne arm is made off 2inch copper tubing
I will post pictures soon to show my progression so far.

Cheers from the Netherlands

Alco

[InglisHill]

Gidday Alco, recognise the name welcome

[just sayin]

Welcome, enjoy!

[Alco_Selfie]

Thanks Guys,

Here are some pics of my project so far






Almost forgot my latest brazed masterpiece to attach a 2 inch copper pipe on top of my boiler



I learned a lot during this experience, like brazing copper with stainless steel ferrules.

Now I 'am focusing on the electric parts for controlling my 3 kW heater.





Maybe I can put this information into a separate item for pot still building

Cheers Alco_Selfie

[cranky]

That looks like a nice setup. good work Although it looks like you have been doing a lot of research already I just want to add that in case you haven't yet, check out the first link in my signature. It's sot of a beginners guide to the required reading.

[HDNB]

damn, looks like you rubbed that pot 'til the genie done popped out!

[fyfo]

I am loving that copper! Thanks for sharing the pictures! Welcome to the site and what are you hoping to make with your still?

[Sungy]

Welcome to the forum.
Gotta love that copper pot. Nice still.

[ben stiller]

Very nice work. Love the copper. What kind of rod did you use to braze the copper to stainless?

[Alco_Selfie]

@ fyfo I wIll start with whiskey and gin and see hoe it goes. It s a small still but I can always do an upgrade to a beer keg.

@ben I use 1.5 mm 55% (Ag) silver solder

[fyfo]

Cool, good luck with the gin and whisky! Yes you can always go to a larger setup in the future once you get the hang of things. Again, great work on the copper build. Cheers.