StillSmart

Well 33 litres actually.

I just ordered one of these.



The smaller 33 litre version. They come with 1.5" TC ferrules welded on. I ordered the 3kW element and the TC adaptor so I hope the element fits the boiler.

It should do, as I am sure they would have mentioned if it were too long.

I am going to fit a PSV with a gauge to a 1.5" TC blanking plate, and take this overseas as a "steamer". If I just happen to have a take down modular pot still attached to another TC blanking plate well that is pure coincidence.



I did look at alternatives also.
All American pressure canner - absolutely brilliant bit of kit, but expensive.
Presto 23 quart pressure canner, easily adaptable but actually about the same size as this overall. (That 23 quarts must be load capacity and not physical capacity). Again more expensive.

I will have to build a controller which will bump up the price, but even with a home build packed column it would still be less than a T500, and with luck will be a bit more compact as the boiler is 350 mm x 350 mm.

I will modify and finish off my pot still build, and put together a short PC to go with it. Thinking 9 x 10 mm tubes in a 54 mm shell at 270 mm (possibly 300) will do.

I know it is short for a PC but if I can make everything so it fits inside the boiler for transport it would be nice. If necessary I can make a 2 part condenser, as I will build it with TC ferrule ends.

Smegging hell Myles....where's it all going to finish up??....I just popped in for a cuppa and wanted to take one last look at your photo...
to work out how long the section is from 54mm to 35mm then I can cut that piece next...and your at it again.

I have been stuck out here in UAE for over a year with no still. I have a half built pot still at home so I have been looking for a suitable small boiler for some time.

Didn't want to get a T500 because it looks a bit obviously like a still. Am hopeing that I can make this look superficially like an electric pressure cooker / steamer.

If it looks too obvious when I get my hands on it, its no big deal because I will use it regardless for something.

I do have an electric Mk5e pot still I could use, but it only takes a 4 litre charge.

Just stay safe out there mate....we want you back in one piece.

Yes, do stay safe!
I will take for granted that a person as wise as yourself has already planned to include pressure cooker cook books and standard kitchen utensils in among the packaging?...
Best of luck

Robert.

Yes that is the plan. It all depends on what it looks like when I get my hands on it. If it is too obvious, it may end up as the boiler under my VM column and I will revert to plan B.