Aussiedistiller, Home Distilling, Moonshine, Home Brew

That was great mate it almost looked as if you drank as much as you made. :)) :))

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 :))

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:

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:

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.

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.



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:

Shiny stuff :D

I like the 4" to 3/4" reducer :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Shiny indeed :D

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

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


Tidied up the wiring a little and have a sparky mate coming over to connect in the next week or so


Next cab off the rank is getting a setup happening with all grain and these little helpers

: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:

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.

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:


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

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

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.

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...

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.

Now those are the Ducks Nuts

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

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

Depends on the manufacturer. Google split lock nut

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.

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