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Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:44 pm
by Panda
Can anyone see any issue with using these in the columb?
Will it hinder the vapor flow and is there Enough copper in path?
I Put them with a piece of 2inch scrap to give an idea of size. Thank you for any input

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Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:14 pm
by MacStill
I would use them no dramas at all, they'll induce a little reflux but that can be a good thing. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:29 pm
by SBB
Yup they should work fine.....Id still throw a hand full of copper in the boiler for both stripping and spirt runs........Those big stills in the old distilleres werent made of all copper just for looks.

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:34 pm
by Panda
Will do, thanks

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:40 pm
by 8-ball
what did you make them from panda

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:18 pm
by Panda
Strands from 6mm cable bound together with strands from 2.5mm

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:21 pm
by maheel
they sure are purtty

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Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:26 pm
by stubbydrainer
I reckon they will work a treat in a stainless column pot :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:18 am
by 8-ball
Panda wrote:Strands from 6mm cable bound together with strands from 2.5mm

i thought so i was thinking strands from 16mm not 6mm its a pretty good idea

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:51 pm
by Panda
Cut all my stainless up tonight, will hopefully weld it this week. I hope someone can advise if there is any flaws in the design.

Will the height or leangth across cause any issues (apart from balance), is the line narrowing down alright and should I use a 20 mm inner with 25/32 mm jacket or 16mm with 20 /25 jacket Lieberg? The condenser I already made, I doubt I will use.
Thank you for any advice.

The 20mm line will be cut down when I know what I'm doing with condensor
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Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:36 pm
by Panda
Almost finished. Thank you to those that gave input. Just got to do condenser and element and I'm away
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Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:45 pm
by Cane Toad
Looking good mate,but you know what's gunna happen don't ya,this'll be the first of many builds :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: Should I build a Samohon's "The Easy Pot Still"

PostPosted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:16 pm
by Panda
all done minus electrical, a plumbers taps always leak! She ain't pretty, but either am I.

Again, thank you for the guidance.

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