Upgrade Time
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:30 pm
Upgrading from my old pot still to something serious.
Long time lurker, been getting bits n pieces for a 4" bubbler for a while now.
Access to a lathe and mill very handy.
My plan:
Machined down all s/s ferrules with a recessed groove for copper pipe to sit in snugly for easy soldering.
Any suggestions where to position 3" view on the 4" pipe, I was thinking as low as possible & still have clearance to fit clamps? Ends up 20mm from bubble plate.
Now time to solder or braze (got lots 45% silver brazing rods), leaning towards soft solder or combination.
Also found this old soft silver solder, CIG 965 lying around, apparently lead free with small amount of silver for extra strength. Should be good for s/s to copper with same flux.
Still undecided with RC design, will be using my pool water for cooling. During summer pool heated to around 30 C.
1: 100mm with 7 x 3/4 tubes or
2: 120mm with 7 x 3/4 tubes or
3: 100mm with 9 × 3/4 tubes. ??
Any suggestions appreciated.
Long time lurker, been getting bits n pieces for a 4" bubbler for a while now.
Access to a lathe and mill very handy.
My plan:
Machined down all s/s ferrules with a recessed groove for copper pipe to sit in snugly for easy soldering.
Any suggestions where to position 3" view on the 4" pipe, I was thinking as low as possible & still have clearance to fit clamps? Ends up 20mm from bubble plate.
Now time to solder or braze (got lots 45% silver brazing rods), leaning towards soft solder or combination.
Also found this old soft silver solder, CIG 965 lying around, apparently lead free with small amount of silver for extra strength. Should be good for s/s to copper with same flux.
Still undecided with RC design, will be using my pool water for cooling. During summer pool heated to around 30 C.
1: 100mm with 7 x 3/4 tubes or
2: 120mm with 7 x 3/4 tubes or
3: 100mm with 9 × 3/4 tubes. ??
Any suggestions appreciated.