How to fit FSD pot still on t500 boiler?

by **_TK_** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:38 am

Hi All,

As in subject, I'm looking for the way to fit FSD pot still on to t500 boiler without welding ferulle to boiler cover. I know u will say buy the keg - I did, I'm waiting for it to be delivered 4weeks and it looks like I'll wait another 2.

I already have t500 boiler sitting around, and wash is pailing up everywhere , so I though maybe I could run it before I put my hands on proper keg .

Any ideas?

Thomas

by **DaveZ** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:10 pm

I have no idea, but I doubt the lid of a T500 would support the weight of a decent pot still. If the weight of the still head caused the lid to flex it probably wouldn't seal properly, the lid is only pressed down to the gasket at 4 points.

by **Matt S** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:43 pm

I dont know too much about the T500 boiler, but my Pure Distilling boiler, which looks the same, carries my 2" VM easily enough. And that thing is WAY bigger then any pot still I have seen around this forum. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **DaveZ** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:02 pm

OK, maybe it'll work, I wouldn't like to bolt anything on mine that has the weight offset to one side by much, they're fairly flimsy and flex easily.

by **Matt S** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:31 pm

Agreed :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **Stevem109r** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:34 pm

Do you mean like this

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by **DaveZ** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:38 pm

Yeah, like that. The difference between that and the T500 though by the looks is that one has a clamp that runs around the entire rim, so a little bit of flexing wouldn't be a problem, the T500 only has 4 little hooks that go over the lid. It might well work, just be aware of what you're doing.

by **Stevem109r** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:47 pm

Stainless lid very little flex in this one, yes it has a clamp like the large paint tins used to have.

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by **_TK_** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:01 pm

Stevem109r how's exactly is your rig fixed to the lid? Cannot see on photo , when zoom in quality goes down

by **Stevem109r** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:19 pm

Hope this is better

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by **_TK_** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:26 pm

Yea thanx, make sense

by **Stevem109r** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:38 pm

The Master of Wizards Mac produced it.

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by **Yummyrum** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:41 pm

tkwaski

Here's one I did similar to Stevem

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It was my very first attemp at bashing a flange out of 2" copper .But did take a lot of annealing with a MAPP torch to get it done .This got a cork gasket and SS nut/bolts .

Very stable with a VM colum on it .Despite what people say about these stainless boilers ,the tops are very strong

by **Stevem109r** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:45 pm

Nice work Yummy. Very industrial. ;)

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by **Yummyrum** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:54 pm

Hi Stevem.

Is that brass "tinned" with solder ?

by **Stevem109r** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:00 pm

Yummyrum wrote:Hi Stevem.

Is that brass "tinned" with solder ?

Brazed I think at the base.

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by **Yummyrum** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:14 pm

Was thinking all the brass in contact with vapour is coated in solder to shield it from the potential nasty lead in the brass

by **1 2many** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:16 pm

Fantastic job mate, did you make those triclamps out of copper, :think:

by **Stevem109r** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:36 pm

Yummyrum wrote:Was thinking all the brass in contact with vapour is coated in solder to shield it from the potential nasty lead in the brass

Mac made it for me, so I'm sure its safe and good to go.

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by **Yummyrum** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:37 pm

1 2many wrote:Fantastic job mate, did you make those triclamps out of copper, :think:

Yup .Ever tried to find a tri-clamp in Coffs Harbour :laughing-rolling:

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