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Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-18T06:22:47+00:00

There is almost a storyline for a specsavers advert here.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Feb 18, 2017 6:22 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-18T00:02:42+00:00

Honestly, I just miss read this thread title as "I'm Spartacus!"

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:02 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-16T06:01:48+00:00

Good spot LOL...

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:01 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-16T02:41:51+00:00

(with all plastic removed of course

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:41 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-16T00:13:37+00:00

I have previously done the solid T&E,and continue to do with scraps, as from a wiring job this week.
IMHO the chunky quality flexible speaker cable that Hi Fi nuts use would work equally well as anti surge protection if formed into nice short heavy circles.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:13 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-15T05:53:52+00:00

... Unless of course you form it into tight spiral.

I am thinking along the lines of twin and earth cores wrapped tightly around a biro.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:53 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-15T05:49:57+00:00

Wire in the pipe gains you nothing IMO if you have sufficient in the boiler.

Wire in the boiler will not protect you from surge boil (aka pukes) anywhere near as well as flattened copper, or offcuts or coins.

... Or put another way. Don't bother with the wire.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:49 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-15T01:36:53+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
You can coil copper wire and drop it in the airstill to work as boil pieces (stopping large bubbles from forming, which may blow the lid off).
Some folk have been known to push a little down the SS condenser tube.
In either situation the copper will attract Sulphides and result in a better tasting spirit.

Robert.

why thanks @easydrinker for answering my question.. ill do that for the next run

Statistics: Posted by tasleBHC — Wed Feb 15, 2017 1:36 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-15T00:56:16+00:00

You can coil copper wire and drop it in the airstill to work as boil pieces (stopping large bubbles from forming, which may blow the lid off).
Some folk have been known to push a little down the SS condenser tube.
In either situation the copper will attract Sulphides and result in a better tasting spirit.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:56 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-14T23:55:23+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
High quality Copper speaker wire will work,minus the plastic/vinyl.

Robert.

thanks Easydrinker thats good news as ive got an abundance of copper wire for speakers, and i also understand not to pack it tightly.. the only thing i ask is what purpose does it serve? does it remove some of the off flavours ? and make my likker taste better? or does it reduce the amount of strip and spirit runs i do through the air still

Statistics: Posted by tasleBHC — Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:55 pm

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-13T23:38:06+00:00

High quality Copper speaker wire will work,minus the plastic/vinyl.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:38 pm

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-13T03:33:15+00:00

Corps012588 wrote:
Hiya guys. Would this copper be any good in my smartstill boiler?
Also is it clean enough?
Thank you

another thing that works instead of citric is using vinegar and soak the coins in overnight then watch em shine

Statistics: Posted by tasleBHC — Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:33 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2017-02-13T03:31:37+00:00

Icefever wrote:
Thunderbird wrote:Pennies aren't actually copper, they're bronze. I don't know whether or not this makes a difference.

You are correct....the mint quotes...

Traditionally bronze coins were made from an alloy of copper, tin and zinc. Since September 1992, however, 1p and 2p coins have been made from copper-plated steel. The change was made because of the increasing price in world markets of base and non-ferrous metals.

Quote...
Copper coins made before 1992 are 97 per cent copper, which means that each 2p coin contains 6.9 grams of the metal and each penny piece contains 3.45 grams. ... Coins made after 1992 are not as valuable, because the Royal Mint introduced new 1p and 2p pieces made from steel with only a thin copper plate.

You'll read a lot on here about coins used in a boiler, all I did (and others) was to cut a short length of 15mm copper pipe into wedding ring sizes..about 10/15 will work a treat...you can also thread a thin copper wire through the coil in an Airstill, which helps a little.

in this post you mention running copper wire through the airstill... can i use speaker wire for this operation??

Statistics: Posted by tasleBHC — Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:31 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2016-11-11T00:48:02+00:00

Thunderbird wrote:
I've been reading that a lot of people seem to prefer bits of copper rather then the ceramic boil enhancers that come with the Airstill. Would these do, I'm hoping so as I've just ordered some, lol?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190467581442

Also, do you use copper just in the stripping run, or the spirit run, or both

Smart thinking there! I have a bag of these, and never thought to use them.
They should be ideal, do boil them in water first, probably covered in oil from manufacture.

And, yes, use them every time.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:48 am

Re: Copper for smartstill

2016-11-10T17:25:35+00:00

Always - everytime you turn it on.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Nov 10, 2016 5:25 pm