Filling copper tube with wax
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:53 am
Hi, just wanted to share my first attempt at putting wax in a length of 1/2 inch copper. I used soy candle wax as it has a low melting (and its what i had). so i can heat it easily high above that, and it takes more time to set. also its softer and not so brittle.
I had it running down hill warmed in the sun, with the bottom sealed. Pouring it in was held up by the air coming back out.
Next time i might try to keep both ends open, and suspend each at the same height, this way the air can escape the other end, and i can fill at no restriction, also it can be filled from both ends.
Also one could consider running a torch along the pipe to pre-heat the pipe further.
inspired by this thread : http://forum.moderndistiller.com/viewto ... =43&t=3177
I had it running down hill warmed in the sun, with the bottom sealed. Pouring it in was held up by the air coming back out.
Next time i might try to keep both ends open, and suspend each at the same height, this way the air can escape the other end, and i can fill at no restriction, also it can be filled from both ends.
Also one could consider running a torch along the pipe to pre-heat the pipe further.
inspired by this thread : http://forum.moderndistiller.com/viewto ... =43&t=3177