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Sealing Issues

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I have a pot still I have been working on for some time. Recently I have been having issues with getting my lid to seal, and I am looking for ideas. I reckon coming to the experts is the best thing to do.

The lid has a flange that rests of the boiler, and a lip that extends down inside it. I do not trust my power of explanation, so I will attach photos below.

I realize that flour paste most generally does the trick, but it's a very significant leak- so much so I am uncomfortable doing a run- and it cannot quite stop that amount of vapor. I have considered a fiberglass rope- the kind that are generally used on woodstoves, but i am unsure of how safe that would be.

I appreciate your recommendations, SC


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