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First still build

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:21 am
by nuckles
I have read as many posts as I could and have decided on making a 2" boka.

I have a 50l keg boiler, been given about 1.5m 2" copper pipe.

Lets start with what I think I need

ferrule and tri clamp for connection to keg.
just above halfway up I want it to come apart so 2x ferrule and tri clamp
The plates I will try to make with scrap.
I have a 2" cap and need to get 1/4" tube for the condenser( will try refrigration place )
needle valve.

I have not thought of the take off tube yet but lets get the tower made first.

So some pics to come.

Any advice, places to buy ect.

Thanks
cameron

Re: First still build

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:19 am
by MacStill
I would use 3/8 tube for the take off, so you'll use a 3/8 needle valve with compression fittings.... 3/8 allows a faster take off rate if you want to use it in pot still mode.

ferrules & clamps you can get off 5Star

valves from mrs mac

Have fun :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: First still build

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:34 pm
by nuckles
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Re: First still build

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:28 pm
by MacStill
Send mr Brendy a PM, he'll tell you how to get the spear out of the keg :laughing-rolling:

Dont ask thupa downy though, I think he's still trying :))

Re: First still build

PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:33 am
by ChefRo
nuckles wrote:The plates I will try to make with scrap.

You can also cut and flatten out a pice of 2" for the plates .... :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Do you have the template??

Re: First still build

PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:59 am
by Cane Toad
Don't need to build one now mate :handgestures-thumbupleft: bet you're going hammer and tongs next weekend :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: First still build

PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:13 pm
by nuckles
Yes this might go on hold for awhile. Let bank balance recover. Still will build though.

Re: First still build

PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:27 pm
by Cane Toad
Save the coin mate,I'll bet my left nut,that given 12 months you'll be wanting to build a bubbler :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: it's a VERY addictive hobby :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft: