wiifm's glasser build

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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby 1 2many » Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:32 pm

That was great mate it almost looked as if you drank as much as you made. :)) :))
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Mon Jul 07, 2014 5:51 pm

Nobody can say you guys don't pay attention. :laughing-rolling: I'll be sure to pass on compliments where they are due.

If there is one lesson that could be learned, it is NEVER leave your still unattended :))
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby Kimbo » Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:25 pm

wiifm wrote:
If there is one lesson that could be learned, it is NEVER leave your still unattended :))

Cant say I'd blame you there mate :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby Brendan » Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:06 am

Wiifm, it's taken me a while, but i'm catching up on the last few months of the forum while I've been away from it.

I have to say mate, what an outstanding build! That rig is exceptional, and I'll bet you're very proud of it! :clap:

My hat's off to you (if I was wearing one).

Speaking of taking items of clothing off, I couldn't help but pause that little picture film of yours there :-B :shifty:
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:53 am

Hi Brendan. You can leave your hat on (soundtrack to the next vid? :laughing-rolling: )

Thanks for the compliments mate. Very happy with the build. Looking forward to trying your all grain recipe soon.
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:18 pm

I thought it was about time to make some additions to the bubbler so put an order in with Mac. Here is what rocked up in the (very well packed as usual) post today.

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No prizes for guessing what I am building, but I hope to add a twist or two for your viewing pleasure. This build won't be done quickly as I have another couple of projects on the go with urgent deadlines, but I don't think I will have bushy bothering me :laughing-rolling:
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby 1 2many » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:25 pm

Shiny stuff :D

I like the 4" to 3/4" reducer :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:33 pm

Shiny indeed :D

Here is another of a few other bits I've accumulated.

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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:17 pm

So I have been a month in Cairns now. Other projects and activities have taken a priority, but now it is time to get the glasser up and running again.

Made up a manifold for the recirculating cooling
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Tidied up the wiring a little and have a sparky mate coming over to connect in the next week or so
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Next cab off the rank is getting a setup happening with all grain and these little helpers
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby dogbreath vodka » Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:49 pm

:handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Bet you are looking forward to that. :D

Fast way of getting things done with repairs to your still -


Put a wash/ferment down.... that'll give you a sense of urgency. :razz: :teasing-tease:
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby jacobraven » Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:19 am

Ok this awesome build has inspired me after reading bt1 how to glasser I was sure I wanted bubble caps what is the overall diameter of the caps.
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:33 am

jacobraven wrote:Ok this awesome build has inspired me after reading bt1 how to glasser I was sure I wanted bubble caps what is the overall diameter of the caps.

Good question. I never measured.
http://www.5stardistilling.net/bubble-cap/
From memory, they require a 16mm hole. Hole spacing was 32mm I think.

If I had my time again, I'd have the mid plates cut like this:
mid plate.jpg

perspective.jpg

Would require extra strength at each end, but would make for easier assembly / disassembly.
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby jacobraven » Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:49 am

Do you think the nuts would be secure enough on that much copper. Does make the machining a lot hard is there really that much need for disassembling
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:14 pm

jacobraven wrote:Do you think the nuts would be secure enough on that much copper.

I am thinking no nuts for the mid plates.

jacobraven wrote:Does make the machining a lot hard is there really that much need for disassembling

Up to you mate. It is your build after all. Someone else suggested these to me just the other day.
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby sp0rk » Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:30 am

wiifm wrote:
jacobraven wrote:Ok this awesome build has inspired me after reading bt1 how to glasser I was sure I wanted bubble caps what is the overall diameter of the caps.

Good question. I never measured.
http://www.5stardistilling.net/bubble-cap/
From memory, they require a 16mm hole. Hole spacing was 32mm I think.

If I had my time again, I'd have the mid plates cut like this:
mid plate.jpg

perspective.jpg

Would require extra strength at each end, but would make for easier assembly / disassembly.

I'm thinking thick stainless plates at the top and bottom to hold the lot together would be the go
even more food for thought for my bubbler design...
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby P3T3rPan » Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:02 am

wiifm wrote:
jacobraven wrote:Do you think the nuts would be secure enough on that much copper.

I am thinking no nuts for the mid plates.

jacobraven wrote:Does make the machining a lot hard is there really that much need for disassembling

Up to you mate. It is your build after all. Someone else suggested these to me just the other day.
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Now those are the Ducks Nuts
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby Linny » Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:38 am

Where do you find them! Or what are they called lol
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:08 pm

Linny wrote:Where do you find them! Or what are they called lol

Depends on the manufacturer. Google split lock nut
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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby wiifm » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:07 pm

Did a neutral run from low wines yesterday.

Nice to have a clean wash to work with. Was pushing 3600W and about 1.5L/min through the RC.


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Re: wiifm's glasser build

Postby jacobraven » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:16 pm

Looks great, do you have a surge breaker on your 2inch reducer
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