woodduck wrote:Hey canuck,
Thanks for your kind words :handgestures-thumbupleft: .
I used 2" flattened out and it was only just big enough for my 114mm dia glass, so you will need to check if your glass will fit plus room for bolt, washer, nut etc. It will pay to draw it out on paper so you can get a good look at it in full scale. As for rigidity, my plates seem good at this stage the only movement in my column is the top of the keg ( am thinking about some braces from keg to column to help). I found not to heat the 2" up to much when anealing, just till you see a bluey wet look, it doesn't seem as soft as when it gots red hot imho.if you are worried i have seen someone solder 2 plates together, sandwich like, this apparently strengthens the plates alot.
Just wondering, how will you know how well your plates work or your still is running if you can't see them. From what i hear you really need sg's on at least plate number 1.
Keep up the good work :handgestures-thumbupleft: I'm keen to watch this build.
got a bit of 2" 1.5 doesn't cut it unfortunately, have a en foot stick of it! thank you for the tips. I figure nothing is soldered, so no big bang theory happening. I guess I am looking for an ABV bump.