building my first still

by **stillgotit** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:18 pm

ok so I Just went down to the shop and got brought 1 meter of 2" copper pipe end cap and a 90 degreee fitting.
my question is, is 1 meter too long for a pot still or will it be fine?

by **Sam.** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:52 pm

Hope you bought some other size pipe and fittings unless you already have them.

The meter would be a bit overkill for a normal pot still but will be fine you can always cut it down.

For a straight neck usually 500mm is a good length.

What are you using the end cap for?

by **BackyardBrewer** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:04 pm

What Sam said - but given its fresh copper and not scrap I'm sure you'll find a use for any excess.

I'm on my phone but someone will post a link to a build spec for you I'm sure.

by **Camikaze** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:20 pm

Plenty of ways to skin a cat mate, check out the pot stills folder and see which one/s suit what your after. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

If using gas, half a metre and a good liebig on a union would keep the business end away from the burner.

If using electric elements, column can be whatever length you desire. half metre column and shotgun would be pretty sweet. ;-)

P.S. Pics r cool. :D

by **stillgotit** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:00 pm

thanks for the input guys. Im at work :sad: so I cant post photos sorry but will try get some up tomorow aswell as my design

by **MacStill** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:31 pm

Yairssssss cut it in half and save the rest for your next build ;-) you'll need it :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **stillgotit** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:11 pm

where do you buy 2" ferrule from?

by **Camikaze** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:04 pm

Pm the dude above you.

err.....that came out wrong... :oops:

:laughing-rolling: