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Hello from South Africa

Postby Hans » Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:03 pm

Hello from Cape Town in South Africa. Totally new to this hobby. I am planning on building a small still(15 litres) and I am not sure what to build. Like to build one that I can use as a reflux and pot still. Biggest challenge in SA is to find 2 inch copper tubing and so far no luck. Biggest size available is 1 inch. Hope to learn from you all.

Cheers
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Re: Hello from South Africa

Postby Kimbo » Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:06 pm

Gday Hans,
welcome to the forum mate, plenty of info here :handgestures-thumbupleft:
if copper is a problem, you could use stainless steel ;-)
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Re: Hello from South Africa

Postby Cane Toad » Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:01 pm

:handgestures-thumbupleft: G'day Hans,great to have you here mate,I'm sure you'll find all the answers to all yor questions right here :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Hello from South Africa

Postby MacStill » Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:26 pm

Welcome aboard Hans,

You'll find this hobby challenging yet rewarding, sourcing the gear for a build is only the start of your journey :laughing-rolling:

Enjoy the ride :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Hello from South Africa

Postby Modernity » Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:02 pm

You must know someone in Ozzie who could post you a meter or two of pipe.

Good luck with your still'n
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Re: Hello from South Africa

Postby stubbydrainer » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:29 pm

Hiya Hans
welcome to the forum, Its starting to get an international feel around here :handgestures-thumbupleft: :laughing-rolling:
good info Is about all we can help you with from here, good luck sourcing the materials you need for ya build , but that's half the fun and the stuff that makes it so worth it and satisfying in the end :-D

cheers
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Re: Hello from South Africa

Postby QLD.Andy » Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:13 am

I hear there be lots of gold in SA or is that diamonds ?
A gold still would be nice :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:
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