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2013-07-09T20:30:38+00:00

Phantom wrote:
When you look around at the various still designs that abound the web, that's often the suggested container for a boiler can.

They're just not easily obtained here.

The last "milk churns" used here 30 or 40 years ago tended to be aluminium, and even those are quite rare as the milk industry had moved to static stainless tanks and collection tanker trucks (in a former life I worked both in farming and milk processing).......

Hence it can be a PITA to locate containers of appropriate type and quality.....

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Hi Phantom
I dont know if you have obtained a milk churn yet.
I have one that I do not need. It is a 30l Italian Stainless Steel milk churn and scew lid with a 2K element and an inbuilt quality tap to empty the waste. I have used it for all grain. It is top quality, perfect condition. Im happy to post or even happier if collected.
I also have a built and working but not boxed 40w power controller.
Pm me if intereted.
Norm

Statistics: Posted by Normski — Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:30 pm

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-18T09:10:28+00:00

Admiral Toad wrote:
I like the look of the large lid for easier cleaning that was my line of thought
Peated malt washes are bloody messy !
In fairness I could get a stainless keg for nowt but wondering how others who have gone this route have achied a larger lid or am I being too fussy
I really am wanting to upgrade to 50 litre soon

Mate, I've been using an unmodifed, 50l SS keg boiler for 50 or so potstill runs now.....including malt whisky washes. If you get into the boiler; soon as reasonable after a run; with a hose thats got decent pressure, it cleans more than well enough IMHO.
No real need for larger openings (although one that doubles as a sightglass would be good to check for puking potential )

I've found the real issue is the weight when carrying the keg, esp for emptying the boiler post-run. For this, a drain tap would be VERY useful I reckon.
(due apologies to all concerned for offtopic post)

Statistics: Posted by Frank — Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:10 am

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-18T05:00:25+00:00

RumJohn wrote:
AT: consider a 50L stainless milk can.

When you look around at the various still designs that abound the web, that's often the suggested container for a boiler can.

They're just not easily obtained here.

The last "milk churns" used here 30 or 40 years ago tended to be aluminium, and even those are quite rare as the milk industry had moved to static stainless tanks and collection tanker trucks (in a former life I worked both in farming and milk processing).......

Hence it can be a PITA to locate containers of appropriate type and quality.....

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:00 am

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-18T00:33:15+00:00

AT: consider a 50L stainless milk can.

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:33 am

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-18T00:30:22+00:00

For boilers, get onto alibaba.com then look up home distilling, alcohol distilling, etc. You might find what your looking for.

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:30 am

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-17T10:02:23+00:00

I like the look of the large lid for easier cleaning that was my line of thought
Peated malt washes are bloody messy !

In fairness I could get a stainless keg for nowt but wondering how others who have gone this route have achied a larger lid or am I being too fussy

I really am wanting to upgrade to 50 litre soon

Statistics: Posted by Admiral Toad — Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:02 am

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2013-03-16T15:03:03+00:00

Yes, I also have a keg, but haven't looked into heating (haven't looked into anything yet....still looking for where I can get other bits and pieces), but I hope to be able to get heating elements that won't mean I've got to cut the top off the keg as I wanted to use a ferrule and tri-clamp to connect a column, but equally knowing where to source a container like that could also be handy.....

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat Mar 16, 2013 3:03 pm

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2013-03-16T14:49:17+00:00

I've got a keg, I was looking at those for storage, but the price put me off.

My keg was cut with a plasma cutter and a 2-1/4" half socket mig welded on. The 50L keg is as big a boiler I'll ever need (for spirit runs al least).

Statistics: Posted by Capt-Cudellez — Sat Mar 16, 2013 2:49 pm

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2013-03-16T13:24:33+00:00

Admiral Toad wrote:
Thanks for the link mate I've sent him a couple of questions

I presume your own boiler has an exposed element Cap'tn ? So if it's ok to drill with a hole saw it could be a good option

If he replies to your Q's with details like wall thickness etc, can you post the responses please ? I'm curious to find out as he may be that good option you already mentioned...... >:D

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:24 pm

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2013-03-16T13:21:54+00:00

Capt-Cudellez wrote:
I was thinking about fitting the element. The T500 has a thick base plate that the element is soldered on to. If you were wanting to cut a hole in the side, or bottom to fit an internal element you could have issues. Or not.

Doh!......

Yes, of course. How bloody stupid of me to have overlooked that........

Given than the Brouwland ones appear to be the same though, I'd have thought with rolled and welded base seams, as long as the heater element was secured correctly, and not placed too far up from the bottom (say something like 1cm clearance from the bottom), it's unlikely to flex too much.

Hell maybe even getting a "tame" welder to tack a strengthening band round it might do the trick. I suppose it's one of those "test and try" things..... then check for leaks

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:21 pm

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-16T13:20:51+00:00

Thanks for the link mate I've sent him a couple of questions

I presume your own boiler has an exposed element Cap'tn ? So if it's ok to drill with a hole saw it could be a good option

Statistics: Posted by Admiral Toad — Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:20 pm

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-16T13:09:47+00:00

Phantom wrote:
On the other hand, my T500 boiler isn't exactly what I'd call "thick walled" either, so I presume that as long as there's room for the vapour to escape and no chance of a pressure build up, then I don't really see why not......

I was thinking about fitting the element. The T500 has a thick base plate that the element is soldered on to. If you were wanting to cut a hole in the side, or bottom to fit an internal element you could have issues. Or not.

Statistics: Posted by Capt-Cudellez — Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:09 pm

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2013-03-16T13:00:23+00:00

Capt-Cudellez wrote:
I have no idea how good a boiler there would make. I would be concerned if they are thin walled.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/super-stainless/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

They look rather like the ones I was checking out over at Brouwland website.

Having just looked there, I can't see any detail of the thickness of the metal.

On the other hand, my T500 boiler isn't exactly what I'd call "thick walled" either, so I presume that as long as there's room for the vapour to escape and no chance of a pressure build up, then I don't really see why not......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:00 pm

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-16T12:51:23+00:00

Admiral Toad wrote:
Bugger someones beat me to that

Cap'tn have you got a link for that Super Stainless boiler you mentioned

I have no idea how good a boiler there would make. I would be concerned if they are thin walled.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/super-stainless/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Statistics: Posted by Capt-Cudellez — Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:51 pm

Re: for sale on ebay

2013-03-16T12:31:36+00:00

Bugger someones beat me to that

Cap'tn have you got a link for that Super Stainless boiler you mentioned

Statistics: Posted by Admiral Toad — Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:31 pm