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Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:35 pm
by 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
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:36 pm
by gaza the instructor
Nice one mate, I wish I had your skills.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:40 pm
by Easydrinker
Agreed. Nice.
Keep us informed Gadget.
Robert.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:10 pm
by EchoSevenNine
Looking good mate.
Where did you source your pipe and fittings, if you dont mind?
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:58 pm
by Mash
Well done that man.
Any chance of an invite when its done!
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:06 pm
by Inspector Gadget
EchoSevenNine wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:10 pm
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.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:08 pm
by Inspector Gadget
Mash wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:58 pm
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.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:25 am
by Mash
Just noticed Vino's PDF printed out on your desktop. Nice
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:54 am
by Inspector Gadget
Nearly finished the soldering phase, next the cleanup lol...
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 4:43 pm
by Mash
Coming along very nicely. I reckon some of the 54mm joints are a challenge- yes?
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:37 pm
by Easydrinker
The clean up can be a drag, but it gets to look better all the time!
Nice work Gadget.
Robert.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:50 pm
by 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...
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:41 am
by Mash
Nice. Very nice.
I must look a right burk tilting my head trying to see that.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:36 am
by gaza the instructor
And there's me thinking the Inspector lived on a very steep hill !!!
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:54 am
by Inspector Gadget
Hopefully this version might work...
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:12 pm
by gaza the instructor
That's really nice mate, you have a lot more skill than I sir!!
Have you run her yet?
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 2:43 pm
by Inspector Gadget
gaza the instructor wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:12 pm
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.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:49 pm
by 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 ??
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:20 pm
by Inspector Gadget
gaza the instructor wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:49 pm
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...
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:25 pm
by gaza the instructor
Sounds as though it should be driven by Lewis Hamilton.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 11:42 pm
by Easydrinker
Playing with what you can do is part of the fun!
Faster, or stronger?
Robert.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:10 am
by Mash
gaza the instructor wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:49 pm
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.
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Mon May 30, 2022 8:22 pm
by Mash
Inspector Gadget wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:50 pm
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 ?
Re: Vino Tinto Pot still T500
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 1:17 am
by Easydrinker
All quiet on the Gadget front....
Robert.