Can I use this?

[robduca]

Here's the bit I am eyeing off. After I took the lagging off and measured it, it's actually 2 1/2 inches.



If I cut it where the small tube for pressure reading is on the pipe, it gives me about a 640mm high column. If I chop it below that and plug the hole, it will be about 800mm High.

[Urrazeb]

I started out on one of those 2in pots and a gas burner.

All you need is a heat source, a boiler and a cooling pump and hoses.

Lots of cuts jars (stubbies) too because 45L low wines runs is a lot of hooch.

600mm column from memory, think the liebig was around 700mm :liar: :think:

[Zak Griffin]

You've got most of the ingredients for a very nice pot still there mate. How big is the bigger pipe, running away from camera on the left hand side? Looks like 4"?

Id be making a 4" pot with a 2.5" shotgun out of that batch of goodies ;-)

[robduca]

That is a stainless expansion joint. Woven hose.
There is a bit of 4" copper here, but might start off with a 2 1/2" to learn on.
I wouldn't have the slightest clue how to make a shotgun just yet. Maybe after this build, I'll have a go :)

[Zak Griffin]

I see.

A 2.5" pot is a good start. Making a shotgun, you could utilise those 90° elbows ;-)

A shotty is really not much harder to build than a leibig, and much more efficient. My first ever soldering job was my 2" shotty :handgestures-thumbupleft:

If you go with a leibig you'll need a few more fittings is all.

[woodduck]

Try this link rob, it might not be as hard as you think. Just grap some scrap and have a go at soldering, you may surprise yourself.

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3087

I found this thread very helpful.

I'm with zak here. If you go 4" and build a shotty you will have parts for your bubbler when you upgrade :laughing-rolling:

[robduca]

Haha thanks guys. Talk me up from a 2 1/2 inch column with Liebig to going to work tomorrow to see if there is enough 4 inch for a column and a 2 1/2 inch shotty.

Is there a big difference in the column width?
I'm guessing the larger will run faster for stripping runs but would be similar speed for spirit runs?

[hillzabilly]

Nice bit of pipe,do ya know what was runnin thru them ,be sure ta give it a good cleanin .cheers hillzabilly

[robduca]

Thanks mate.
Yea it was used to run chilled water through our boidiesel plant. Will give anything I use a thorough clean :D

[Zak Griffin]

If it's only been used for water, you're good to go.

The condenser will make more difference to run speed than column diameter, on a pot still. You'll be able to push <10L/hr through a 2.5" shotty. If your power source is up to it, of course.

Go a 2.5" column into a 2.5" shotty. Save the 4" for your bubbler build ;-)

[robduca]

Yea I will go 2 1/2 inch I think.

What length of shotgun would I need to build? I gotta go have a look to see what small copper I have for the tubes.
Would it work with only a couple of 1 inch tubes? I know I have some of that laying around. Just need to see if there is smaller

[Zak Griffin]

Go with 6 or 7x 1/2" tubes... 500mm long will be plenty.

[robduca]

I was going to have a go at making a shotgun condenser today, but realised I don't have enough 2.5" pipe.
I have a 600mm long piece I was planning to use as the column and I only have a 350mm piece left over for the condenser.

Would 350mm with 6 1/2" inner tubes be enough? If not, would a 350mm column with a 500mm condenser be better?
Or do I just buy more pipe or run with a liebig for now?
Advice please.

Cheers
Rob

[robduca]

Also, If i was to put a reflux shotty on, what would be the ideal length for this and number of tubes?

[woodduck]

Personally I would be going with the 500mm shotty and 350 column. I recon that will be fine.

Why do you want a rc on your pot? I don't think I've seen one used on a pot, I recon it would be neither here nor there, too much reflux for a pot but not enough packing or length for a reflux? Not sure on that one.

[Zak Griffin]

I'd use a 350mm column, with a 500mm shotty. That way you can use the shotty for your bubbler later on :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Don't bother with an RC on your pot ;-)

[robduca]

Cheers woodduck and Zak.
Yea I wasn't sure if I could use this as both a pot and reflux to make flavoured and neutrals.
Not to worry. Ill make it as a normal pot so I can get into some of these flavoured whiskeys I have been reading so much about..

[Zak Griffin]

Good plan mate.

I started out intending to build a Boka reflux, then got sidetracked and turned it into a pot still instead.

The other week I cut up my half finished boka to use the copper for my 6" bubbler :laughing-rolling: I'm looking forward to making neutral one day, but for now I'm having too much fun with my whiskeys and rum!

[hillzabilly]

I would use 2inch tri clamps on the ends of the condencer ,so ya may have ta get a couple of 2.5-2inch reducer's ,then the ferrules will slide into the reducers ,good for ya pot and good ta go for ya bubbler in the future.cheers hillzabilly

[robduca]

Well I have made a start. Marked and drilled the 6 holes for the condenser.
I didn't manage to get the plate perfectly flat, but figured it would be fine hey?

Ill start a build thread shortly.
Thanks for everyones help