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Hey, I've got a SS beer keg i'm going to use to make a still.

Where can I get a heating element? any idea on costs?

Ne recommendations on a design? it would be good if I could convert it to a pot still for rum too.

Whats the cheapest option for a soldering heat source?

Thanks

Go to Bunnings and get yourself a two ring gas burner with regulator for $39.95 while your there go to the tool section and get youself a gas torch with cylinder for $22.95

Thanks mate, I would go gas but id rather use electricity because we don't pay for elec at our place.

I guess they sell copper there too? any idea how much it would cost all up to make a condenser?

If you are building a leibig they have 4' of 1/2'' for $14.95 and 4' of 3/4" for 16.95 they also sell the T's and reducers, should cost about $40 to build a condenser.

Google Stokes and contact them for the closest outlet for their elements.

I've found a 2400 watt incolloy element to work fine unregulated for a 50l boiler with a 1500mm packed column and vm head.

Part # 1329BL

Around the $50-60 mark.

Just pull out the phone book and go to the closest electrical wholesaler.

I just upgraded my heating element and found most electrical stores (Haymans, Lawrence & Hansen, etc) all sell the same generic units.

They are from Grimwood heating http://www.grimwoodheating.com.au. Go to online catalogue. Your choice would be 1800, 2400, or 3600 watts (although they list others) and you need to decide between bolt-on or screw-in types.

Remember a 3600w element will draw 15 amps so you'd probably be better with one of the smaller ones. You will need a foldback, sickle, or bent series to fit in a keg because a straight one will probably be too long.

The bolt on ones are listed in http://www.grimwoodheating.com.au/r111w ... ion8-1.pdf along with some specs.

My 2400w bolt-in BS element cost about $48.

Of course to use a bolt-on element you need a square flange on your keg. I recovered one from an old hot water system and brazed it into the side of the keg.

I think the screw-in type go into a 1" BSP (or larger) female socket which would then have to be welded or brazed into the keg.

Hope that helps,

Cruiser.

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