Pot head for my T500

[Icefever]

Another Q VT...on the top of the column after the elbow you have a 54mm to 28mm reducer, then 28 to 15, is this to aid the flow of the vapour??? The reason I ask is JTM do a 54mm to 15mm,...or is it because the Lieberg is in a vertical axis, instead of a 45 degree???

[Icefever]

I have just finished testing so I thought I would share my design if anyone is interested in making one.

If you don't mind VT I'm going to take you up on your offer. Now that I have the t500 boiler, I'm going to follow your plans and make a pot head.

I've ordered all the pipe and fittings from JTM Plumbing, so roll on next weekend. I'm now thinking of knocking up a wash with a bit more flavour...maybe a molasses one...

[vino-tinto]

Sorry Icefever it looks as though I forgot to answer your previous post.
Help yourself, it's for all to use if they want.
Yes I made mine to progressively reduce and fitted the condenser with a compression fitting so it could be adjusted to any height by adjusting the angle from V to H and easily removed for storage.

[Icefever]

No worries mate, as our Aussie friends say... I can't wait to build a pot head..we have a number of BBQ's coming up in the near future and we need the drink...

[turbo ted]

just finished making my boka for the T500 1.5 mtrs 54mm copper pipe 6mm double wound condenser also 1 mtr 22mm with 10mm core leibig done the vinager / water / sacrificial wine runs no leak's ( great ) ready for the first rum run.....
tbc

[Icefever]

just finished making my boka for the T500 1.5 mtrs 54mm copper pipe 6mm double wound condenser also 1 mtr 22mm with 10mm core leibig done the vinager / water / sacrificial wine runs no leak's ( great ) ready for the first rum run.....
tbc

Well done that man .
Only one problem tho TT..where are the smegging photos...we need photos..
Also, which wash have you made??..keep us posted on how it goes..

[turbo ted]

photo's will follow wash is 5 tins black treacle 4 kilo white sugar 1 tin atkinsons active bread yeast made up to 27ltrs est alc 11% should finish by weds.
will run it next weekend .

[Icefever]

10-Rog on that TT. I'm sending for 5lts of molasses that capt gave me the link to as I want to do this type of wash to see for myself how it turns out...
The swmbo & I have gotten a taste for spiced rum.. fingers crossed.

[MichelleNZ]

Hi Guys
I have just found this forum, and it's great.
I may be able to help some of you asking about a pot head for the T500.
This condenser does not fit a T500, but if you search for "Copperhead Pot Still", it appears to be a well made still, and according to the price listed on the auction site, it is very well priced. The feedback of the seller on Trademe seems to be very good as well.
I know they ship to Australia so if asked, they may also ship to other parts.
All the best
Michelle

[Icefever]

Hi Guys
I have just found this forum, and it's great.
Michelle

Hi Michellle & welcome, you right there mate it's a brill forum, this thread tho is about building our own pot head to fit the T500 boiler. I take it from your post you are on about buying one?? very handy for anyone that's not into self build....any links are welcome.

[Icefever]

All the bits to build mine as arrived from JTM today, I doubled up on the back nuts and couplers just in case I want to have a go at another type...

[Mr Four Square]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Cheers VT.

Great drawings and instructions. I'm looking forward to my first liquor run through this on Saturday.

I made a couple of changes.
Dropped the coupler nut per your suggestion
Built a larger leibig. (When I bought the copper, the spec looked a little tight at the inlet and outlet so I went with a larger leibig outer)

Here's my version


Here's the parts list




Here's the shopping list and notes

[Mash]

Great haircut dude

[Mr Four Square]

Seen that photo of the reflection of a guy in his undies taking a photo of the kettle he was selling on eBay? Never again I said.

[Mash]

Oh yes. I am surprized there isn;t a 'spotters club'

Nice one.