Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:04 am
haha, already thinking about a thumpershadylane wrote:You only think your done
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Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:09 pm
Nice build. I went with a 3 inch column and I pack it with copper mesh on my spirit runs.
Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:04 pm
Have you noticed a difference with or without the packing? Most here will say it won't help anything on a pot still. I'm just curious if you have noticed otherwise. I've never tried it.ltrmoore wrote:Nice build. I went with a 3 inch column and I pack it with copper mesh on my spirit runs.
Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 3:13 pm
I heard 1-2 abv increase while the still warms up, you get natural reflux until the column gets to temp then you have nothing cooling it so it stays steam till it reaches your condenser.
Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 9:05 am
An update on my build:
I decided I wanted to add a drain in the keg since I am also using it for an HLT for the all grain recipes. So I added a 1" Stainless ball valve and high temp silicon tubing to it so I could get the liquid out fast, and boy does it!
I also installed a 240V dryer outlet in my garage so I could move it out there. I bought a new 5500W element from brewhardware that is all stainless, as my current one is already rusting.
Thats it for now, I have my second keg that will become my thumper, or a brew kettle, cutting out the top. I want to also start brewing all grain beer, so the kettle would help with that too. Havent decided yet. opinions?
I decided I wanted to add a drain in the keg since I am also using it for an HLT for the all grain recipes. So I added a 1" Stainless ball valve and high temp silicon tubing to it so I could get the liquid out fast, and boy does it!
I also installed a 240V dryer outlet in my garage so I could move it out there. I bought a new 5500W element from brewhardware that is all stainless, as my current one is already rusting.
Thats it for now, I have my second keg that will become my thumper, or a brew kettle, cutting out the top. I want to also start brewing all grain beer, so the kettle would help with that too. Havent decided yet. opinions?
Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 1:00 pm
you little beauty!!
I have procured a keg and have all parts on order to make the leap myself, this post will deffo come in handy.
Cheers lad
I have procured a keg and have all parts on order to make the leap myself, this post will deffo come in handy.
Cheers lad
Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:47 am
Cheers! Do it! You won't regret it!
Re: My New Pot Still
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 1:17 pm
I recently got my hands on three 12" pieces of 2" copper pipe. Since my current pot still column is 1.5", I was thinking to build a 2" to replace it. I have no issues with my 1.5", but I figure bigger is better right? My condenser is a liebig 1/2" inside 3/4" about 36" long. I haven't had issues with it with the 1.5" either so i figure it'll handle a 2" no problem. Any real benefits of 2" over 1.5"?
My main reason wanting to build a new column is I want to make it able to connect right into my liebig, into a thumper I haven't built yet, or into a steam cooking wand I haven't built yet. Instead of just modifying my 1.5" I figured since I have 2" laying around Ill build with that.
My main reason wanting to build a new column is I want to make it able to connect right into my liebig, into a thumper I haven't built yet, or into a steam cooking wand I haven't built yet. Instead of just modifying my 1.5" I figured since I have 2" laying around Ill build with that.