Noobie - Still Tower Height Question

[ryewhiskeydamnit]

I've done my research....and now am more confused than ever. :angry-banghead: I grasp most of the fundamentals for the construction of my 2" keg pot still tower, however before I start cutting copper pipe or solder pieces together I have a nagging question that I hope you kind distillers will allow a newbie to ask.

What is the "correct" height for a pot still tower is your are going to be making whiskeys?

I've seen short, tall, VERY tall towers but no one says...."For a pot still, X is the minimum height for your still". What is a safe height to start with, and is there a reason to not go taller if you have the pipe?

So..... Help a Yank out.....how freaking tall should I go?

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Rye Whiskey Damnit!
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[Smbjk]

Hi rwd. 500mm is all you need some go less and some go more. I did mine at 500mm and was fine :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Kimbo]

Hi Rye,
To answer your question, there is no correct height. In our hobby level, all we really need a pot still for is extracting the alcohol from the wash.
So, you can make it any height you want. ;-)
If you could quickly swing past the welcome centre with a quick intro, that would be great :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Dominator]

There is no rule for pot still height, as far as I know different height columns will have little to no affect on your product or how it runs. Mine was about 12" and I think that would be about your minimum and any where up to 24" if you wanted.

[backyard brewdog]

I reckon work out where your going to run your still and then make the height to suit. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[ryewhiskeydamnit]

Thanks for all the responses guys! So, what you're all telling me is that size doesn't matter after all. :O)

I'll post pics once I start putting all the bits together.

[Andy]

Thanks for all the responses guys! So, what you're all telling me is that size doesn't matter after all. :O)

I'll post pics once I start putting all the bits together.

for a pot still its more about girth then length, and angle is important :teasing-tease:

[SBB]

Size does make a difference , height not so much. Bigger diameter will give you a faster take off rate.