Swan tea urn as a boiler

by **H2SO4.5** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:26 pm

I also posted this to HD. Would appreciate any comments as it might be that Swan is a UK brand.

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I\'m looking at a small Swan tea urn. It seems ideal to convert to a small still. 2 gallons at a time is enough for me.
I\'d have to order it by post without seeing it so before I do I\'d appreciate any advice on what the \'unique lid venting system\' means and if this is going to be a problem or if the venting system can be modified. I\'d intend drilling a hole to allow me to mate a condenser via 15 or 22 mm copper pipe.
It\'s ebay item:- 270640131580
TIA

by **optic** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:11 am

Like you say the lid maybe a problem,suppose it really depends on if you want to have a gamble with Â£30 and see what its like and if it cant be modified,you might be able to make a new lid with a stainless steel mixing bowl even if it means clamping it on and using flour paste to make it vapour tight.
Optic

by **H2SO4.5** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:10 pm

Well the urn arrived today and I was indeed dissapointed at its size. Never mind I can always buy a bigger one and use this one for boiling water with after I have finished experimenting with it.
What did suprise me was the accuracy of the thermostat. It switches on and off well within one degree C so that part is looking good.