the Doctor wrote:1 2many wrote:Just getting back to that T and valve arrangement you said it was getting some cool stuff done in a local machine shop would that be some sort of a blow off valve devise, Cause the way it is at the moment looks very dangerous , Two valves closed woudn't be a good scenario :scared-eek:
Really it depends on what you are trying to achieve...low orbit or full escape velocity... at first Mac and i will be happy to achieve low orbit...But someday...the stars.
Doc :teasing-neener:
Yummyrum wrote:You guys are stars :D
MacStill wrote:ok for those interested in the valve configuration here's a very rough drawing of how we're going to set up the dual take offs, just pull the chain to switch from vodka to gin, or vise versa :happy-partydance:
The drawing is obviously flawed and the end result wont be quite as pictured, all the linkages and mechanism is being made from SS 304 with instructions to keep it looking like 20,000 leagues under the sea /slash/ steampunk :D
MacStill wrote: all the linkages and mechanism is being made from SS 304 with instructions to keep it looking like 20,000 leagues under the sea /slash/ steampunk :D
MacStill wrote:ok for those interested in the valve configuration here's a very rough drawing of how we're going to set up the dual take offs, just pull the chain to switch from vodka to gin, or vise versa :happy-partydance:
The drawing is obviously flawed and the end result wont be quite as pictured, all the linkages and mechanism is being made from SS 304 with instructions to keep it looking like 20,000 leagues under the sea /slash/ steampunk :D
MacStill wrote:Yeah it was our preference too, however with that system there's always some play between the cogs so it's problematic getting one valve fully open and the other fully closed.
The other thing we needed to consider is reliability due to Doc's location, and we were assured this lever system was the most trustworthy..... wouldnt want to get caught out with a 300L boiler full of low wines $$$ and this system is fairly bomb proof.
1 2many wrote:MacStill wrote:Yeah it was our preference too, however with that system there's always some play between the cogs so it's problematic getting one valve fully open and the other fully closed.
The other thing we needed to consider is reliability due to Doc's location, and we were assured this lever system was the most trustworthy..... wouldnt want to get caught out with a 300L boiler full of low wines $$$ and this system is fairly bomb proof.
Yes that is a problem the slack because the chain would be going in both directions the play would double. :doh:
the Doctor wrote:DBV the idea is that one does not have to disturb the run to change botanical baskets. The column will be perhaps 3.8 metres tall so control of vapour flow can be bought down to a safe working height by the use of the valve system. I also want to use the carter head not just for gin but also for my pure vodka ( brand name ) using the Reyka method of passing the vodka through a carter head of fine crushed volcanic rock. I have tasted the Reyka vodka and believe it to be the best I have ever tasted. With the valve system I can decide when I am in the heart of hearts and redirect through the volcanic strata. I am constantly experimenting and the valve system will enable me to test many variables for short run lengths. Also I can make specialist gins where I can run a number of botanicals separately in the same run without shutting down and the costs to the run that that entails. All in all it gives me two re -configurable stills running of one boiler.Cheers.
Doc
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