Aussiedistiller, Home Distilling, Moonshine, Home Brew

Hi guys, I am wondering if the shape of boiler(pot) matters or makes a difference in any way,
For example the comparison between a standard beer keg shape as opposed to a pot that's half the height but much wider but both pots hold the same volume 18 gallons or 68 litres.
Tall and skinny / short and fat
I would really appreciate some advice and thoughts from those who know????

Most posts I've read on the subject suggest it makes little difference, with power input being the majority deciding factor.
It also seems you can find commercial stills in all shapes and sizes pointing to a lack of clear superiority in any one style. :think:

Short and fat gets my vote only because it will have a more stable base.
And gives you more head room.

Pushing the same amount of energy into the same volume of wash will evolve the same amount of vapour, diameter or exposed surface will play a part in vapour speed but it will still give off the same volume of gas per input energy.

copperhead road wrote:Hi guys, I am wondering if the shape of boiler(pot) matters or makes a difference in any way,
For example the comparison between a standard beer keg shape as opposed to a pot that's half the height but much wider but both pots hold the same volume 18 gallons or 68 litres.
Tall and skinny / short and fat
I would really appreciate some advice and thoughts from those who know????

Im wondering why your asking this question now since youve already stated that your still is (almost) built and on its way?

The Stig wrote:

copperhead road wrote:Hi guys, I am wondering if the shape of boiler(pot) matters or makes a difference in any way,
For example the comparison between a standard beer keg shape as opposed to a pot that's half the height but much wider but both pots hold the same volume 18 gallons or 68 litres.
Tall and skinny / short and fat
I would really appreciate some advice and thoughts from those who know????

Im wondering why your asking this question now since youve already stated that your still is (almost) built and on its way?

Because I never had a pic of the whole pot and assumed it was a lot shorter in height than what it actually is

The best shape for a boiler is always the one you have ;-)
I wouldn't worry about it mate.