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BUCKEYESHINER
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Being new to any type of distilling,i'm trying to make a 20 gallon stainless pot still with an 8 inch stainless thumper. I have 2 in copper( out of a 6 in. cap ) coming from my boiler,then too an 8 in X 24 in. stainless thumper. From there I have 2 in. copper running to my worm. so my question is ,what diameter and length worm should i use and how quick should i reduce it down too the worm.
Also, is copper mesh needed for the sulphides seeing how I have almost 10 ft. of 2 in. copper lines. If so where should i place it ? In the top of the boiler near the outlet, in the thumper or can it be put in the boiler.
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Re: copper worm size

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Welcome to HD, to answer your question no copper mesh isn't required as long as you have copper somewhere in the vapor path. To answer your other questions I am a visual person and would like to see some pictures, I use a shotgun condenser and before that a libieg so not an expert on worm condensers.
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Welcome to HD?
Hopefully you're utilizing the Parent site along with these forums.
Beins its 20 gal, you'd be ok with a 1/2"id or even a 3/4"id worm ...I'd say et least 25-30' of coil ..
The reducer can be rite after thumper, or rite before the worm.
If you're reducing at the lyne arm, lyne arm should be around 15-20" in length before reduction,
although I've seen some reduced rite from cap or elbow ...Personal preference I spect.
Hope I helped ...Get some pics in when possible. :D
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Re: copper worm size

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My first build. Looking for any and all imput. I only want to do this once .THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS UNBELIEVABLE & YOU GUYS ARE GREAT. Bad thing is ive read so much my head is spinning and i'm second guessing everything .I am taking alot of notes but i just want to make sure with all the questions. Thanks everyone.
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When complete it should look something like this. I didnt sweet any fitting yet. I would like any and all imput and criticism on the lengths and spaceings before I do so.
When complete it should look something like this. I didnt sweet any fitting yet. I would like any and all imput and criticism on the lengths and spaceings before I do so.
There is 4 ft. of 2 in. copper running to ( not in this pic. ) 12 in. diameter X 24 in. long thumper. Should be about a 10 gallon tank. All joints are ferruled for convenience
There is 4 ft. of 2 in. copper running to ( not in this pic. ) 12 in. diameter X 24 in. long thumper. Should be about a 10 gallon tank. All joints are ferruled for convenience
This is my 25 gallon boiler with a 6 in. diameter X 12 in.tall cap.I wanted to put a thermometer in the boiler somewhere. Not sure if to put it in the mash area of the tank or the outlet near the 2 in. copper. Ive heard different opions. Any imput would be great.
This is my 25 gallon boiler with a 6 in. diameter X 12 in.tall cap.I wanted to put a thermometer in the boiler somewhere. Not sure if to put it in the mash area of the tank or the outlet near the 2 in. copper. Ive heard different opions. Any imput would be great.
This has 2 ft. X 2 in. copper line runnig from the thumper too a 2 ft. X 2 in. pipe leading to a 1/2 in. id worm
This has 2 ft. X 2 in. copper line runnig from the thumper too a 2 ft. X 2 in. pipe leading to a 1/2 in. id worm
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Re: copper worm size

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You sure that thumper is 10gals? Sure looks small. A thermometer in a pot still is not needed, but nice to have if you know how to use it. There's a thread in novices that is discussing that right now. Good luck, welcome and enjoy the forums! :wave:
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Re: copper worm size

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5 gallon(ish)
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Re: copper worm size

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This is not the 12 in. thumper. this one is just for reference. any advice on copper size or lengths.
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UnSub wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:33 am Image
5 gallon(ish)
Is there a link for this pic? I can't read it. lol I need new glasses. lol
or can someone summarize what it said?
It looks like it converts the sizes in to a proper set up?
If not is there a calculator to size out all the proper sizes of all the components?
Thanks
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