After ordering a FSD Neutraliser and waiting two weeks for delivery (not Andrews fault, got stuck at Aust Post due to exponential increase in package delivery’s) I’ve finally set the beast up.
Got hold of 10L of “extra strength vinegar” - no idea what that means I always thought vinegar was vinegar. But the normal vinegar was $2 a bottle and the extra strength was wait for it...... $2 a bottle :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Setup the cooling with braided hoses, used Boston sealer on all the fittings, tested and had leaks everywhere. Think I got a dud bottle. Ended up using Teflon tape which worked a treat.
Ran the vinegar though as per “kiwis stillers cleaning run” had a couple of leaks in and around the sight glasses. Tightened up tri clamps, still had leaks. Turned still off, waited until it cooled and pulled it down and reseated the sight glasses and bubbler plates, tightened it all up. Fired the still again and no leaks! Whoo Hoo!!
Emptied the boiler while liquid was hot (into stainless steel jug) poured the hot liquid over the weeds in the paving as read that weeds don’t like vinegar. Will have to wait to see the result.
Will be running water though everything tomorrow and if I get a chance will do a sacrificial run.
Was busy the whole day stuffing around. Awesome fun, can’t wait to do the sacrificial run to start to learn how to run this still.
Thanks to the guys on this forum for all the posts, it certainly has been a helpful resource so far and I’m sure it will continue be.
Cheers
HG