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Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-13T23:02:21+00:00

Nice rounded ends with one of those,

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:02 pm

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-13T07:18:02+00:00

For a couple of quid a pipe cutter does make a much better and safer job than a hacksaw.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131120075557

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:18 am

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-12T22:05:19+00:00

Going to chop up some copper pipe I have in the shed

Statistics: Posted by The_blue — Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:05 pm

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-12T06:35:21+00:00

Yup

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:35 am

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-11T22:20:16+00:00

I save all my copper pipe offcuts and hit them with a hammer once or twice for this use.
Simples.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:20 pm

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-11T09:43:41+00:00

Mash wrote:
The_blue wrote:

The only one with pure copper on the outside is the new one.. copper isn't porous, the inner core won't leak out.

I have been doing this for a while and I think I can speak with experience and certainty - if they are the newer magnetic coins (1p & 2p) they blister and then the inner will/is exposed.
I have some to hand if you need photographic evidence.

It is also worth noting that 'old fashioned' copper stills were copper for a reason and it wasn't convenience. Copper has beneficial effects on the spirit.

Try things for yourself if you like, but the recommendation for future readers of this post is copper.....or something inert such as the glass or stainless milk savers.

I've got a length of old water pipe ready to chop up .

Statistics: Posted by The_blue — Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:43 am

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-10T22:52:20+00:00

There is a reason that copper has been universally used in stills and condensers for many years, not just it's easy workability.
Go your own way, but I do recommend using copper somewhere.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:52 pm

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-10T18:02:51+00:00

I dived down the wifes coin jar, used a magnet
and found a dozen or so 2p pieces.
Have read that marbles are ok.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:02 pm

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-11T06:37:23+00:00

The_blue wrote:
The only one with pure copper on the outside is the new one.. copper isn't porous, the inner core won't leak out.

I have been doing this for a while and I think I can speak with experience and certainty - if they are the newer magnetic coins (1p & 2p) they blister and then the inner will/is exposed.
I have some to hand if you need photographic evidence.

It is also worth noting that 'old fashioned' copper stills were copper for a reason and it wasn't convenience. Copper has beneficial effects on the spirit.

Try things for yourself if you like, but the recommendation for future readers of this post is copper.....or something inert such as the glass or stainless milk savers.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:15 pm

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-10T12:50:35+00:00

ITMA wrote:
Copper according to this:

http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/03/27/ ... -uk-coins/

I wouldn't overthink it too much - there'd be reports of puking or bad smells/taste all over the place if they didn't work!

(Looks from that page 20p coins would do the job, but much more expensive of course!)

It's an alloy though not pure copper. It changes the properties of the metals. Like steel is iron and carbon.

CompositionBronze (1971–1991)
Copper-plated steel (1992–)

The only one with pure copper on the outside is the new one.. copper isn't porous, the inner core won't leak out.

Statistics: Posted by The_blue — Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:50 pm

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-10T09:58:30+00:00

Yes but some claim the steel ones aren't heavy enough.

The ones I bought were the much cheaper glass Metaltex ones.

Statistics: Posted by Duffer26 — Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:58 am

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-10T09:46:18+00:00

Thanks Marc. I remember when I first suggested these &how they work, there were disbelievers

For those with a 'ooo shiney' habit these also now come in stainless !!

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:46 am

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-10T09:38:53+00:00

Surge boiling is an age old problem in the catering industry.

This little device is all you'll need in an AS.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pyrex-450B0005 ... lk+watcher

It'll rattle when it starts to boil and is much easier than mucking about with or sourcing dozens
of old copper coins.

I have four of these in my bigger still but one would be fine in an AS.

Regards Marc.

Statistics: Posted by Duffer26 — Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:38 am

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-10T06:51:04+00:00

If you cut some small pieces off a length of copper pipe, flatten a few.

IMO don't bother with the boil enhancers from still spirits. They will not have the same effect.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:51 am

Re: Coins in airstill

2017-11-09T23:42:36+00:00

Just cut some small pieces off a length of copper pipe......or get the boil enhancers from still spirits

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:42 pm