Newbi's bubbler build.

by **Dominator** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:29 pm

You can get volcanic rock from Bunnings. http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_pro ... e=products

Give them a rinse and soak them in some vinegar water. Probably worth considering putting a sacrificial alcohol run through them too.

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by **newbiboozer** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:30 am

What is the go with the position of the sight glasses is it better to have it a bit below the bath level for a better view or just keep it centred on the module. My bath depth from the plate will be 20mm and I can get the bottom of the SG down about 15mm but will mean I have to take the SG clamp off to get the module clamp off. Some input please.

by **newbiboozer** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:27 pm

newbiboozer wrote:What is the go with the position of the sight glasses is it better to have it a bit below the bath level for a better view or just keep it centred on the module. My bath depth from the plate will be 20mm and I can get the bottom of the SG down about 15mm but will mean I have to take the SG clamp off to get the module clamp off. Some input please.

Anyone.

by **JayD** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:30 pm

I have the plates on my bubblers just below the bottom of sight glass, hope this helps... :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **newbiboozer** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:36 pm

Thanks JayD I guess o was asking if there was a problem having some of the bath being in the sight glass if that makes sense so what you are saying that's a yes.

by **JayD** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:42 pm

newbiboozer wrote:Thanks JayD I guess o was asking if there was a problem having some of the bath being in the sight glass if that makes sense so what you are saying that's a yes.

have a look at byb avatar some of his bath is against his sg...long as it doesnt leak.

by **newbiboozer** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:48 pm

Thanks mate.

by **BackyardBrewer** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:37 pm

JayD wrote:
newbiboozer wrote:Thanks JayD I guess o was asking if there was a problem having some of the bath being in the sight glass if that makes sense so what you are saying that's a yes.

have a look at byb avatar some of his bath is against his sg...long as it doesnt leak.

Yeah bubbles come pretty high up, they flood right over the glass if I throw 4800w at it but it doesn't leak.
(I do not recommend throwing that much heat though! Pukes & surges)

by **MacStill** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:49 am

I would want the the bottom of the sight glass level with the top of the downcomer ;-)

by **newbiboozer** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:54 am

Ok thanks Mac that will work out best then I won't have to remove the SG clamp to get the module clamp off.

by **newbiboozer** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:34 pm

Got a bit done over the last couple of nights. Got 4 modules done just need a final sand up now. Just a RC and PC to go now I think the hardest part is done as far as the cutting out. Those tee branches were a bitch. I hard soldered the ss ferrules in and soft soldered the rest. I like the soft much easier and easier to clean up. Feels good to see something that resembles the final outcome for all the work that goes into it. Real keen to get it done now and running.

by **Yummyrum** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:51 pm

Bloody hell.Voom there it is :handgestures-thumbupleft: Your not fuckin about. Top job newbi

by **newbiboozer** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:07 am

Yummyrum wrote:Bloody hell.Voom there it is :handgestures-thumbupleft: Your not fuckin about. Top job newbi

Thanks Yummyrum I have been into it every spare minute I get I can't stop now I've started.I'm addicted I think.

by **dogbreath vodka** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:09 am

It gets a little addictive doesn't it ..... :D :D :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Keep up the great work and she'll be bubbling away in no time.

DBV

by **Bushy** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:36 am

Mate thats looking sensational. Top notch. Love those big eyes. :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **punchy21** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:17 am

That's an awesome build so far newbi :clap:

As for the addiction, I'm pleased to say there is no cure :music-deathmetal:

AD is the group therapy session we come to see the shiny copper pics and get our copper fix 8-}

by **newbiboozer** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:47 pm

Hi all I got a little bit done today cut all the bits out and soldered up my RC it came out pretty good the worst part was that I soft soldered the easy flange rings on and they kept unsoldering on me. I got it in the end anyway just needs a good clean up. It has 7 x 1" tubes and is about 115mm long I used 3/4" for the in and outlet. I think it should work well. I might do some work on my boiler tomorrow.

by **MacStill** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 12:33 am

looking really good mate, nicely done :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **Cane Toad** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:27 am

Looking cool mate :handgestures-thumbupleft: I can see a cleaning run happening real soon :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **newbiboozer** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:00 am

Thanks very much for the feedback guys. What is the general idea on the routing of the coolant. I have read what I can but am still confused. I don't pay anything for water so I will be using mains supply. I have 2 x 1/2" gate valves. Should I run the 2 condensers totally separate or will there be benefit to running through the PC into the RC. Do I run in the bottom and out the top of not condensers. What do all you bubbler guys run.