Modular build
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:06 pm
Welcome to my modular still build.
First thing I tackled is the product condenser. I did this because I wanted to get a feel for TIG welding copper and heli-brazing copper to stainless. It didn't turn out great but it is vapor tight and functional. Internals are 4 24x1/2" tubes.
I just used some 16 ga scrap sheet I got from the recycler, laid out 4 circles, laid out the drill holes, drilled, then cut them out. I cut 2 of the circles in half for flow baffles, they got tacked in place since they didn't need to be fully welded.
Zapped it together with the TIG, stuffed it in the parent tube and welded it together, then brazed on the 1/2" fittings (so I can use the same camlocks as the brewery) and the 2" tri-clamp fittings.
First thing I tackled is the product condenser. I did this because I wanted to get a feel for TIG welding copper and heli-brazing copper to stainless. It didn't turn out great but it is vapor tight and functional. Internals are 4 24x1/2" tubes.
I just used some 16 ga scrap sheet I got from the recycler, laid out 4 circles, laid out the drill holes, drilled, then cut them out. I cut 2 of the circles in half for flow baffles, they got tacked in place since they didn't need to be fully welded.
Zapped it together with the TIG, stuffed it in the parent tube and welded it together, then brazed on the 1/2" fittings (so I can use the same camlocks as the brewery) and the 2" tri-clamp fittings.