"Steampunk" - the build

[dogbreath vodka]

No mate

He is a bit of a recluse and lives in the hills
Totally off grid.

Asked me to make booze for him...
Of course I refused.

So offered him Steampunk and to teach him.
Sold....

Have put a wash down for him and will teach him the basics of good distilling.
Older gent not in a rush and willing to learn a new hobby.

While I'll miss the 4" there is little matter of getting a boiler up and running for Steampunk 2. ;-)
Considering the ribbing I got trying to fit a 6" still on a 50ltr keg. :teasing-neener: :teasing-neener:

So a new boiler is on my hit list now I'm able.
Stay tuned. :D :D

DBV

[MacStill]

nice one DBV, sounds like it's all coming together for you now :clap:

how often does he tell you he's totally off the grid ? is it often ? :))

[Zak Griffin]

:))

Looking forward to the boiler build :)

[dogbreath vodka]

nice one DBV, sounds like it's all coming together for you now :clap:

how often does he tell you he's totally off the grid ? is it often ? :))

:laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

Yeah he rings me all the time with his mobile while watching tv in his suburban home..... NOT
My bad :oops: :oops: :oops:
You get the idea. :teasing-tease: :teasing-tease:


Won't see him for some months until he is back in town for supplies... HIS still is sitting here waiting for him.




DBV

[Smbjk]

Steampunk the boiler build :D this could be interesting, what will you come up with............the boiler from a steam train :teasing-neener:

[TheMechwarrior]

Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Could this be what your new boiler looks like?

[Smbjk]

:laughing-rolling: love it

[dogbreath vodka]

:laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

Arrrrhhh sorry boys but no

The new boiler is just a bit dull

Bought an extended 6" ferrule, sight glass and drain fitting from Mac some months ago

Got a local bloke to do some welding and this is what he came up with.

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Now I need the elements and a few other bits to finish it.

Wish it was as cool looking as the one you've suggested ... :pray: :pray:


Cheers
DBV

[Zak Griffin]

Looks the goods mate... Makes me rethink how I'm going to build my boiler :D

[dogbreath vodka]

Hey Zak

You can fit an element in either end and they won't touch.... I've measured it. :D

Hang in there a bit longer and see how it runs when I get it all together....

Because the heating elements will be in the centre of the keg, my only worry is that they may get exposed toward the end of the run...
But I don't think that will happen :roll: :roll:
Only building it and trying will prove me right or wrong.

Always good to learn from others mistakes .. :D :D :handgestures-thumbupleft:

DBV

[Zak Griffin]

I've got 2 18 gallon kegs, I might make one of each :teasing-tease:

I won't be building my boiler until the arse end of this year, at least... I'll see how you go first :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[MacStill]

It's a nice sized boiler for a 6" rig if you like quick runs :handgestures-thumbupleft: