FSD neutraliser not level

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FSD neutraliser not level

Postby darkives » Sun May 12, 2019 5:55 pm

Couple months ago I bought a second-hand neutraliser through the forums, and I have started setting it up finally.

Once together its easy to see the column leans off centre (pics below). I have checked the stand, it's level. I am guessing it's the top of the boiler.
I can easily adjust the stand, making it unlevel to correct the column.

I have a couple questions,
Firstly, is this an issue while running the still ?

Secondly, could the boiler top rim be adjusted with heat ?

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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby The Stig » Sun May 12, 2019 6:00 pm

Try rotating the 100mm section at the bottom 90deg at a time, you might find a sweet spot.
Next would be to try the Tee sections in different locations, sometimes they aren’t all the same.
Edit to add: if the parrot is level and the alcometer floats free it’s going to be ok
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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby darkives » Sun May 12, 2019 6:08 pm

Thanks Mate
I will pull it down first, and shuffle the tee sections, and rotating them as well.
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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby Professor Green » Sun May 12, 2019 6:13 pm

Mine has a slight lean to it too but I've always put that down to the base the boiler sits on. Never been a problem running it though. One thing I found was that the vibrations from the boiler made the parrot bounce around a bit so I no longer run with the parrot directly connected to the still.
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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby bluc » Sun May 12, 2019 6:34 pm

Doesnt off level effect the way the reflux falls when making making neutral :-B
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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby Professor Green » Sun May 12, 2019 7:22 pm

I think it would have to be seriously off kilter to have any major effect.
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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby Amberale » Mon May 13, 2019 8:07 pm

Looks like that milk can is stuffed.
I’ll swap you for a straight 50litre one that will fit in your shed and give you room to put a 100kg hoist over it.
Shit, I’ll even throw in the hoist.
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I don’t think the angle would be a problem.
If you have a ceiling space above that hook I would consider boxing up a section and putting in a hoist.
Mine makes it easy to dismantle,clean, level and hold secure.
It cost about $100 from the big green shed.
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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby darkives » Sun May 26, 2019 9:24 pm

Haha thanks for the offer mate :)

Ran the still today, I see the point of the hoist now, will be very handy.
I'm going to look into building one soon.


Amberale wrote:Looks like that milk can is stuffed.
I’ll swap you for a straight 50litre one that will fit in your shed and give you room to put a 100kg hoist over it.
Shit, I’ll even throw in the hoist.
:teasing-tease:
I don’t think the angle would be a problem.
If you have a ceiling space above that hook I would consider boxing up a section and putting in a hoist.
Mine makes it easy to dismantle,clean, level and hold secure.
It cost about $100 from the big green shed.
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Re: FSD neutraliser not level

Postby Amberale » Mon May 27, 2019 10:12 am

I bought one from Blunderings for $100.
You might have to put a manhole in the ceilingtoget the height.
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