by A&O » Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:31 pm
So it starts. I bought some 4” from the local scrap metal yard, obtained a keg, legally mind, although what I’m building has some legal issues.
I have spent countless hours reading through this wonderful site and downloaded the book pack ( thanks Stig) which I am reading when I’ve got no internet. Now I have to be near a power point to charge my phone as I now understand why iPhones have a bad rap for poor battery life. So the wife thinks I’m going to spend more time with my creation than with her, so this will be my second wife. At least I’m not going to bring home any std’s.
The plan, keg, 4plate glasser, 500mm packed section, block head and will be mostly constructed of copper.
I’ve already got keg & the 4”, just keeping my eyes open for a bit of 2” 1” and 1/4” pipe. Although I’ve had the parts I have for a couple of weeks now, I’ve only really started construction today.
The keg has a dent, hence why I got it free. The spear came out without a hitch. I managed to release the pressure so I know it doesn’t leak, and spear without covering myself in stale beer. I’ve run a hose through it and marked out where the holes are to be drilled. I’m going the build it upside down, so I can use the spear collar as my drain so just need to get a bend tri clamps and tap with an adapter for a hose. I’ll use 2x 2400w elements, 4” fill and 4” for still. I considered a 6”, but I have no intention of building a 6” still, and if I do, I’ll want a bigger boiler anyway. The other point a few have suggested a 6” is to get an arm in for cleaning. Yes very valid, but I’ve got a pressure cleaner and it’ll probably going to be the one thing I’m going to regret, but hey, if I don’t like it, I’ll build another one day.
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