Vino Tinto Pot still T500

[Inspector Gadget]

Building a VT Pot still for the T500 and thought I would update on progress so far today



Machined backnut...







One slight change to the build was a 54/15 reducer which saves one fitting and soldering

[gaza the instructor]

Nice one mate, I wish I had your skills.

[Easydrinker]

Agreed. Nice.
Keep us informed Gadget.

Robert.

[EchoSevenNine]

Looking good mate.

Where did you source your pipe and fittings, if you dont mind?

[Mash]

Well done that man.

Any chance of an invite when its done!

[Inspector Gadget]

Looking good mate.

Where did you source your pipe and fittings, if you dont mind?

https://www.jtmplumbing.co.uk simple easy to use, delivered in two days from order and cheaper than any of my local plumbers merchants by far.

[Inspector Gadget]

Well done that man.

Any chance of an invite when its done!

I'm hoping to get cracking with the soldering asap, will let you know when its finished.

[Mash]

Just noticed Vino's PDF printed out on your desktop. Nice

[Inspector Gadget]

Nearly finished the soldering phase, next the cleanup lol...

[Mash]

Coming along very nicely. I reckon some of the 54mm joints are a challenge- yes?

[Easydrinker]

The clean up can be a drag, but it gets to look better all the time!
Nice work Gadget.

Robert.

[Inspector Gadget]

Thanks guys and yes you need to be careful with the heat but not be afraid to give it some, the solder is your friend lol... and cleanup going along nicely I will be doing a bit more citric acid washing and polishing later...

[Mash]

Nice. Very nice.

I must look a right burk tilting my head trying to see that.

[gaza the instructor]

And there's me thinking the Inspector lived on a very steep hill !!!

[Inspector Gadget]

Hopefully this version might work...

[gaza the instructor]

That's really nice mate, you have a lot more skill than I sir!!
Have you run her yet?

[Inspector Gadget]

That's really nice mate, you have a lot more skill than I sir!!
Have you run her yet?

Yes and so far i'm getting 11 minutes/litre around the 80% abv mark.

[gaza the instructor]

Bloody 'ell thats fast. Do you have plans to "slow the flow"
that is good for stripping, but a bit quick for a spirit run ??

[Inspector Gadget]

Bloody 'ell thats fast. Do you have plans to "slow the flow"
that is good for stripping, but a bit quick for a spirit run ??

I have a power controller in the shed so yes... I was just checking how fast it could go...

[gaza the instructor]

Sounds as though it should be driven by Lewis Hamilton.

[Easydrinker]

Playing with what you can do is part of the fun!
Faster, or stronger?

Robert.

[Mash]

Bloody 'ell thats fast. Do you have plans to "slow the flow"
that is good for stripping, but a bit quick for a spirit run ??

This is interesting. I assumed this was a copper head for stripping only. Pop the column back on for the spirit run.

But of course it is I proper pot .. And 80% is very good.

[Mash]

Thanks guys and yes you need to be careful with the heat but not be afraid to give it some, the solder is your friend lol... and cleanup going along nicely I will be doing a bit more citric acid washing and polishing later...

Bump.
Hows it going Gadget ?

[Easydrinker]

All quiet on the Gadget front....

Robert.