2 inch still column build.

How to build a two inch column and heat exchanger for a pot still.
Parts list
2- 24 inch section of two inch copper pipe.
2- two inch weld in triclamp fittings.
1- 2 inch cork
1- copper pressure fitting with nut
1- 1/2 inch copper 90
1- 1/2 inch x 48 inch piece of copper pipe
2- 1/2x1/2x3/4 tees
1- 3/4 inch by 48 inch piece of copper pipe

[@Lochlee]

Nice work! Thanks for showing us what you did. I plan on building one similar at some point, for now though I just bought one to get things moving.

[@theproofroom1473]

Thank you! I have bought one since I made this last year still works great though.

[@Lochlee]

@@theproofroom1473 awesome :) I hope it's working well for ya.

[@marcelhamann3200]

What a racket.

[@jayell490]

I'm about to build a 2" column.... do you think a 3" is the way to go, is there a big difference between the 2'' And 3" in efficiency thanks.... diggin the music

[@theproofroom1473]

Yes the bigger your column you build the less time your run will take.

[@jayell490]

@@theproofroom1473 thanks man, a 3'' is gonna be expensive to build, i hope its worth it ,i have to buy a 10' piece, its gonna be tall🤪

[@theproofroom1473]

@@jayell490 everything is expensive these days, when I built this column it cost me twenty dollars.

[@rjfussell]

This is old news now,but your heat looked a little cold,stainless and copper are fine,just favor the stainless first with the heat,if you pulled that fitting apart,little sanding,stay clean flux and higher silver solder,

[@danssv8]

Nice look like you had some fun

[@martinsteele5171]

Hi can you please tell me why you split a still near the top, why not just use a continuous piece of pipe.
Regards Martin steele

[@michaelmoody3737]

My guess is for storage purposes but I was also wondering why people are doing that.

[@martinsteele5171]

@@michaelmoody3737 thank you Michael

[@danssv8]

Hi Scott you do get that try clamp in 2" copper to solder to your column , should be better for soldering and get a better bond between two of the same materials. Also use liquid flux not the paste, cheers mate and happy distilling

[@smrettpecca]

If you built a Still out of a Keg, the 2" Pipe is the easiest way. But i Would suggest you to a 3" Pipe min. The Miracle number is Pi = 3,141. The difference between a 2"pipe and a 3" pipe is twice the square! ;) Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing!

[@theproofroom1473]

Eventually I would like to go to 4 inch. Right now my two inch column is working ok.

[@theproofroom1473]

Thanks for watching i really do appreciate the advice

[@smrettpecca]

@@theproofroom1473 Currently i'm working on a 3" ( Liebig Kühler ) 500 mm lenght, with a 18mm core pipe Sipral. ;)

[@theproofroom1473]

@@smrettpecca im still just learning but I'm getting there

[@smrettpecca]

@@theproofroom1473 We all learn...… every single day, untill Our last Breath! ;)

[@jeffreydarby59]

when you have a larger than normal gap, less heat is a good thing...instead of using the die grinder use a reamer for a snug fit, good soldering depends on capillary action to draw the solder into the joint...did the s/s solder to copper hold running pressure?

[@theproofroom1473]

yup held water pressure for two hours

[@theproofroom1473]

thank you for the advice I do plan on trying this for another condenser .

[@paulwalton9746]

Thanks for sharing

[@dmills0929]

Nice job

[@theproofroom1473]

Thanks!

[@ucanliv4ever]

Why don't your gloves match? Are you like the michale Jackson of moonshine?

[@jequinlan3]

fitting on the 1st solder joint probably would a better if you did that off of the concrete block. It sucks the heat out of the stainless and takes longer for it to get hot and the 2" copper tubing will get to temperature quicker

[@theproofroom1473]

You are absolutely right

[@thefirstflush7818]

Good video

[@theproofroom1473]

Glad you enjoyed

[@brianstearns6859]

Well done

[@theproofroom1473]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@keithallen4705]

Music volume stopped me watching

[@theproofroom1473]

Sorry about that I got a little better at it

[@coldmember]

thanks

[@brunofraga99]

A liquid flux would work much better, I have done and learn my way to connect the SS ferrule to copper

[@theproofroom1473]

Thanks man ill look into it

[@scribblermatters915]

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[@brunofraga99]

Harris stay clean liquid flux, 4oz goes a long way

[@djjoshua007]

No disrespect but you need to slow your music down to match your personality. I would suggest maybe some elevator music

[@davidharris4550]

Always let the heat of ur metal.melt the solder not by putting ur flame on the solder is why the solder kept melting in globs, also by heating the copper and then applying the solder the heat/paste will draw the solder into the area, u should of also turned the column upside down so the solder wil gravity feed into fitting especially a novice, if u had heated the copper up it can flow upwards but not the way ur doin it im sure u had to do that again

[@danssv8]

Aliexpress have got copper try clamps that would be a better option for soldering to your column.

[@moosebonsai]

Is that about $500 to $600 in copper; right?

[@theproofroom1473]

Lol maybe at today's prices. It was about 20 bucks then

[@boonemelvin2359]

Please dump the music

[@mr.mahoney]

Great video, remove the music super annoying

[@theproofroom1473]

Yea it was my first crack at editing not my best work check out some of my newer videos there is alot more value there

[@dimitrisbel8375]

By yhe way ....althought it is extentively used, lead soldering is forbidden to the points where the steam passes. It is poisonus. The welding must be done with silver soldering or copper to copper using acetylene/oxygene or TIG . Propane soldering with lead is NOT suitable.

[@SilverMember25]

Drop the crappy "music"

[@davem4169]

Terrible music

[@theproofroom1473]

It was my first video. Check out my other stuff it's much better

[@fixtable]

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