Cheers gents, just trying to contribute back to the community that I've learnt so much off. Hats off to everyone that has helped blazed the well worn path I'm now walking down.
Alright, this was a big day today, time was not on my side this weekend but I've managed to get this boiler finished yewwwwwwwww.
First off, got the 50L keg welded to the 80L keg and sitting square and plumb. Pic from the inside showing the weld penetration and excess material I had to trim/flap disc back to get a nice smooth transition between the two kegs. Took a little bit longer than anticipated and ended up making a lot of mess. Welds came out decently without needing to back purge.
Kegs welded together. Starting to see the end of this beast.
2" fill port added and 6" view/access port getting ready to transfer cut lines down.
Cut lines transferred.
Keg end capped and tacked on.
Fine control levelling system, s/s bolts with a captive nut welded to a piece of angle, with another nut welded on the end for more surface area. May end up putting a thin piece of flat bar underneath each levelling bolt if it starts to deform the box section.
Works a treat.
Finally its all finished. Gave it a quick run over with the scotch brite, shiny is better.
Outside getting a basic leak test done, filled to the brim with water. Thankfully no leaks with water, fingers crossed its the same with a more alcoholic liquid inside her.
Reallllly happy how its turned out. Have wired up one element, however ran outta cable. Off to get some more tomorrow, need a few more bolts for the castor wheels, then fit everything onto the boiler and give it a vinegar and then cleaning alc run for good measure.
Huge thanks to everyone following the build so far, a lot of fun building this, a few lessons learnt and only a little blood shed so far.
Shoutout to Bigcam, love ya still mate, its got a lil friend now.
Just need to think of a name for it now...... last boiler/still was nicknamed 'the mistress'. However this one has a bigger ass and a little more wholesome german milkmaid look to it, gonna brainstorm but 'Gretel' has a nice ring to it. Whats everyone think?
For now I'm gonna run the 4" still off it, but a 6" still is very tempting right now. Want to make a few extras for this beauty... will see how fortunate I am with free time in the coming months, so many ideas so little time.