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[rumdidlydum]

Hi all. Picked up some pipes and fittings and made a start on the condenser and parrot.
The inner tube has spiral dents running the length to assist with a spiral motion to the vapor. Also I spiraled the same direction with some solder to get the water to spiral up the condenser. The inner tube is 19mm and outer 1 1/2.
Made a start on the parrot also. Now the fun part of cleaning it up. I thought has any one used a sand blaster on cooper? And what did it turn out like. I have access to one. Might try it on a piece of scrap?
My plan is to use 2" for the column and 2 x 90' bends. Add a controller to element and be able to adjust the height of the condensor.
I can't wait to try some of the great rum recipes.
I know how everyone loves pics so here you go.'
Any way any constructive criticism so far?

[Muppet]

Havnt used a sandblaster but a basis citric acid bath (find citric acid with baking goods at supermarkets) and a quick polish does the job sweet

[Sam.]

If you have access to a big enough blaster use it, will give it a nice even clean finish then polishing is easy from there ;-)

[benpandaae86]

I used citric acid to clean up the lil pot still i made for my old man i just filled up my 25l boiler added half a contianer of citric and let it soak and turned it ova every couple of hours it came up great u was thinkin of putting a clear on to keep the shine not sure of what sort yet

[Urrazeb]

Sandblasting might pitt the copper? :think: I know it's not good for aluminium..

Soda blasting is the go mate if ya can but it's a bit of a cheat considering some of the effort the blokes here go to to get that shiny shine by hand 8-} but fk if I could I would :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Sam.]

I have sandblasted copper with good effect :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[rumdidlydum]

I Found some nice clamps at work the other day, and thought i know where i need those. They are off a komatsu excavator.
Made up some rings and cleaned up the condenser. Looking pretty scmhicko i rekon :dance: .

[Geko]

Looking good. I have started collecting bits of copper for a t500 conversion also. Am thinking of a pelican copy for stripping runs. Nice easy project to get me going.

[rumdidlydum]

Great stuff.. can't wait to see some photos. The pelicans look outstanding.

[rumdidlydum]

I had to make an extra spacer for the clamp to crush up the pipes.
Nice and flush surfaces :dance:

[rumdidlydum]

Progress on the pot for the weekend.

[benpandaae86]

Great build mate love the tripot look shes a bit tall for a pot still you may get a lil reflux if you insulate the main colum it should stop the reflux a lil

Good luck and great build

[rumdidlydum]

I was thinking its a bit tall, no probs I've got a couple more clamps il just cut a section out and put an easy flange in.

I've enjoyed working with copper, never realy had much to do with it. Good to learn new skills

Thanks for your input. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[rumdidlydum]

The tripod works well the lid is a bit flimsy. Also works great as a stand when i take it off.

[Zak Griffin]

My 3" pot is about a metre tall and I dont get any noticeable reflux... Set your column height and condenser angle to suit your collection height, not some theoretical dribble about passive reflux etc :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[rumdidlydum]

Finally finshed the turbo to pot convertion. :happy-partydance:
I had to some bracing of condencer due to weight, but happy with the out come, i can still adjust the angle.
Yesterday i spent some time chasing coolant leaks, even running out the condenser to the parrot. :handgestures-thumbdown:
But she is all done now. Thanks to those who had guided me. And i can't wait to run my 1st mcrum thought. :dance:
I started gathering parts for a controller but yet to build. Im going to go with a wall outlet and a analog amp meter..

If any one sees something not quite right let me know... :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Thanks all
Rumdidlydum :text-thankyoublue:

[rumdidlydum]

Also I've been banished to the garage making mc rum from wifey, she doesn't like the smell of molasses. Bahaha :laughing-rolling:

[Muppet]

It cleaned up very well, and is definitly unique. More importantly you crafted it yourself and can now play with flavored washes :happy-partydance: congrats rummy :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[woodduck]

Well done :handgestures-thumbupleft:

She looks real nice.

Let us know how she goes.

My wife hates it when I make rum aswell :laughing-rolling:

[rumdidlydum]

No leaks wohoo. Vinegars run done doing a fores/methanol run then a good rinse out. While wifey talks to friend and both on phones talking crap.
Lucky ive got me pot to talk to. She needs a name what do you think. :handgestures-thumbupleft: