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4” column on keg
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Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:54 pmby mattyb
Hi guys,
Is a 4” column 1.6m tall too much for a keg boiler. Just making a new still mainly for neutral. Will just be a column with shotgun reflux condenser then over 90 deg to PC. Thoughts
Re: 4” column on keg
Posted:
Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:14 amby PeterC
I have run my 4 inch, 4 plate glasser and 500mm packed section on a 50L keg boiler without problem but I do have legs on it, so some off centre weight does not make any difference. It would probably still be OK on just the keg but I also have hung a Carter head for gin on mine as well so this does throw alot more weight off centre.
Re: 4” column on keg
Posted:
Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:06 amby RC Al
A bit of bracing or a sky hook or two can help with stability dramatically, I hang my long liebig and pot column from the ceiling with just some wire in 2 strategic spots, it just dangles to one side when disconnected from the keg.
Your triclamp seals will appreciate it too and reward you with a longer service life