Condensor - Inspiration from WW1 water cooled machine guns
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:16 pm
I know I am getting ahead of myself (havent used a still yet), but I have been reading material on this site. One of the things I have read is that cool, running water surrounding the worm is preferable to ice, as you will typically get a better flavor.
I have an idea about the size and length of copper coil I want to use, but I was thinking about how to keep the coil cool. Then, I thought about Maxim, Vickers, and the Browning 1919 from WW1. All used a water jacket to keep the barrel cooled and not rise above the boilng point of water.
Why not apply the same idea to a condensor?
A simple, tightly wound copper coil surrounded by a water jacket. Even including plumbing for an inlet/outlet to circulate water from a reservoir to the jacket.
Perhaps made of SS or Copper. It doesnt need to be particulary thick, just watertight.
If this has been discussed, I beg your pardon. Just brainstorming.
I have an idea about the size and length of copper coil I want to use, but I was thinking about how to keep the coil cool. Then, I thought about Maxim, Vickers, and the Browning 1919 from WW1. All used a water jacket to keep the barrel cooled and not rise above the boilng point of water.
Why not apply the same idea to a condensor?
A simple, tightly wound copper coil surrounded by a water jacket. Even including plumbing for an inlet/outlet to circulate water from a reservoir to the jacket.
Perhaps made of SS or Copper. It doesnt need to be particulary thick, just watertight.
If this has been discussed, I beg your pardon. Just brainstorming.