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Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-22T06:46:14+00:00

Hi all!

Our 2" copper ferrules are already on the ship to us. We will have them back in stock by end of February.

Best regards,

Judith

Statistics: Posted by Sunshine — Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:46 am

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-21T22:54:29+00:00

I have only brazed in extremis,but have discovered that I can do it.
This hobby pushes me out of my comfort zone on occasion, but cheers me when I discover that Shit that once scared me is nothing to be afraid of.
You are here a short time and a long time gone.
Mess with life,it will mess with you.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:54 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-21T21:51:45+00:00

To be honest Benoit, i don't think they will get back in
stock.(just a feeling i get) copper to copper isn't a big
deal for me, i managed vino's pothead build and a liebig
with reasonable success, but s/s to copper i'm not very
comfortable with. Iv'e heard if not done properly the
join could crack or split under the intense heat when you
run the boiler. not something i want to take a chance on.

cheers B_D

Statistics: Posted by Blue_Duck — Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:51 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-21T21:28:57+00:00

The 2" are currently out of stock on the Still Dragon Europe site, €16 for the part then another few quid postage. When they're back in stock of course! Get some map gas & give brazing a go, it's easier than you think

Benoit

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:28 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-21T20:37:31+00:00

Would be a lot easier if we could get our hands on them
2"copper ferrules, that's why i posted the link earlier
in the thread. Iv'e tried sourcing them but all roads
lead to the good old US of A. they work out at approx.
£25.00 with post.I was going to need three for an idea
that was kicking around in my head.
The plan was to make my collumn modular with the bulkhead
fitting from s/d, and with some spare 54ml pipe make a 4"
gin basket then it all could be tri-clamped together.
I know the s/s ferrules are hell of a lot cheaper but i
lack the confidence soldering/braizing or welding s/s to
copper. My soldering skills are moderate at the least,
i'm not a proper welder (pun intended)

cheers B_D

Statistics: Posted by Blue_Duck — Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:37 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-21T14:54:23+00:00

I apologise now for the link I posted, seems they switched at some point & are much smaller. I bought 3 sets, 1 is like the ones I bought previously but the other 2 are small round the neck, if anyone gets stuck then this is how I have had to get them to hold

Benoit

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:54 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-20T07:26:25+00:00

Morning Robert

Sounds good. You know I like the whole air cooled idea.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:26 am

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-19T22:36:22+00:00

Mash wrote:
Will the Very Silly Still be air-cooled?

The intention is to try for a forced air cooled reflux column...
A step up from Riko's spiral still.
Hence the name.
It will fill my trilogy of stills- Smart Still,Silly Still,&________

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:36 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-19T20:04:28+00:00

They are a little loose, I found a very slight knock in the end of the pipe holds it tight whilst you work but it does make them a little hungry for the solder. If you have the kit then TIG weld would hold it steady a lot quicker than silver, stainless rods are cheaper than silver too!
I just realised I have about 2 feet of 54mm left, now do I save it for emergencies or does anyone have any suggestions?

Benoit

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:04 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-19T14:58:13+00:00

Will the Very Silly Still be air-cooled?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:58 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-19T12:14:28+00:00

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0143DTJOW/ ... MwbVNSXZD0

Thanks Benoit.
At the price,I couldn't resist.
Delivered next day.
A bit "loose" inside 54mm pipe,but I can work around that.
Now to find the time to build a Very Silly Still.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:14 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-17T00:02:30+00:00

The link above might well be Chinese imports but they're definitely being held somewhere in the UK, I got 3 delivered in less than 48 hours. To my simple, naked eye there is no difference in the 316 or 304 & both have taken to silver solder quite nicely. Both have also been dropped on a concrete floor without even much of a scratch (here's to being clumsy) & everything feels really solid when it's together, as nice as it would be to have mr. DistillingDomino do all the work for you I'm afraid he can keep them at those prices

Benoit

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:02 am

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-16T21:49:41+00:00

Devon wrote:
I have recently been looking at the chinese alternatives, what are they like as in build quality? i usually stick to 316 but is there much in the way of differences between 316 and 304?

Build quality works for me.
diff.in 304 & 316? only if you use it in a marine environment,as far as I have found.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:49 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-16T21:38:25+00:00

I have recently been looking at the chinese alternatives, what are they like as in build quality? i usually stick to 316 but is there much in the way of differences between 316 and 304?

Statistics: Posted by Devon — Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:38 pm

Re: Where to find this reducer?

2016-01-15T22:16:16+00:00

Devon wrote:
Basically I want to fit a tri clover fitting to the bottom of my Column so I can just clamp it to the keg

Do you have any soldering or brazing skills / equipment? You could get all the pieces in that pic for maybe £15?
I recently bought a few of these (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0143DTJOW/ ... MwbVNSXZD0) to make my set up more modular, there are some different grade stainless (316 not 304) that are actually cheaper but you have to wait for the slow boat from China. Add to that about 6" of 54mm & a straight copper coupler then you have everything in the picture. If you can braze then ditch the coupler & just put it straight on the end of what you want

Benoit

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:16 pm