Thoughts on boilers..

[Frank]

@Uber
most stainless steel beer kegs (in Australia) are 50l capacity and have a 2 inch 'mouth'...making it relatively easy to 'triclapmp' a 2"still on.
So....if the same exists wherever you are , may I suggest you consider using one of them?
They can be modified to include electric heaters, drains, sight glasses etc depending on your skills or access to suitably skilled folk and the work very well on LPG too.
I use one as a boiler on a potstill and can certainly recommend it.

[Uber]

Thanks Frank et al., we do indeed have stainless kegs here somewhere in the UK

Although I keep finding myself swaying towards the stainless catering urn boilers as they are a lot easier to find at a reasonable price. And I don't have a huge amount of space where I can put it.

What do you think of this for modifying? http://www.nisbets.co.uk/buffalo-manual-fill-water-boiler/CC193/ProductDetail.raction

Manual for it is here: http://www.nisbets.co.uk/asset/en/media/user%20manual%20cc190_cc191_cc192_cc193_ml_a5_v4.pdf

Its 2.6Kw, 40L and has a built in thermostat bypass when you set the control to 100.

I'm thinking it wont take too much work to attach my Pot Still to it?

Thanks everyone for the advice so far, Im looking forward to testing my newly built still out

[Runningman]

Hi Uber
We certainly do have 50 litre stainless steel beer kegs (reconditioned) in the UK. The company is called Morrow Brothers contact Alan Morrow. Look them up on Google and youll get the address. Hope this helps. Makes a fantastic boiler.
Regards
RM

[Runningman]

Hi again Uber
World leaders in cask and keg refurbishment. Tel: 01772 311882. Email: info@
morrow-brothers.co.uk. Containers. Containers. Morrow Brothers are specialists ...
www.morrow-brothers.co.uk
In fact here they are.
Regards
RM

[Capt-Cudellez]

I have bought several kegs from morrow, they are pricey compared to some, but they really are almost like new.
I can't see my t500 boiler lasting forever, but the kegs are solid and will probably outlast me.

[Uber]

Currently not having the room for a keg, I am now the owner of a brand new 30L Burco Cygnet Boiler. Ideal for the limited space I have.

I managed to get it cheaper than some of the second hand ones on eBay so I'm happy.

Next step is to bypass the thermostat, and to modify, or maybe even replace the lid so that I can attach my still..