woodduck wrote:Thanks mate.
No wouldn't change a thing, I like it how it is. The ducks nuts wasn't all that successful but the actual still works well I think.
I did like the fact you could pull 5L/h? using the ducks nuts. I have read that many numbers lately correct me if im wrong.
woodduck wrote:Definitely soft solder for me. I found tig to be a bit painful. I enjoy using soft solder. I use a lpg torch, very simple, you don't need a lot of heat for soft solder. I'm pretty sure you can see it in the couple of videos I did on building a pc and the easy flange in the "tips from the workbench " section.
I can solder better than tig thats for sure but need a tig to do my keg boiler so thought it might get more use tigging the copper. Although have read people have had issues with pinhole leaks in the RC due to tigging
woodduck wrote:I tried 300mm of extra packed section but didn't rate it so I put 2 extra plates in that 300mm section so for neutrals I run 6 plates and 500mm packed section. I think it works well, 96% at 2.5lph straight from wash and I think it comes out pretty clean. Probably wouldn't pass a professional taster but I don't sip vodka I use my neutral for girls drinks like panty dropper and lemonchello.
Im not a straight vodka drinker either it turns into white russians or mix with OJ
You went with a 15mm bath depth right. So if i was to go 20 or 25 that would help with the neutrals too?
woodduck wrote:Yeah my rc is super responsive and I like that. It may not hold full reflux at 3000w but I don't think it really needs to? I bleed my fores off while the column stacks the fractions. I don't leave my still in full reflux for a long period.
Im planning on only running 2 2400w elements to heat then switch 1 off so that wouldnt matter. As you say i cant see a need for it.
Are you running a 65w magnetic pump? I got a 25w magnetic that does its job atm but can see it will be under powered.
woodduck wrote:You won't know yourself if you go from a t500 to a 4" :laughing-rolling:
Thats the plan. No point fucking around. I cant see a point slowly upgrading
woodduck wrote:Good luck with the build. Start a thread so we can watch and help out as you go :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Cheers will do.
Will take a bit to get organised. Hope to have it done b4 summer.