I want to build a traditional potstill all copper.
Copper sheet thickness for still.
The md building products 36 in.
To do this print the layout from this pdf file.
Never use alloy c110 electrolytic tough pitch copper or alloy 103 oxygen free copper.
Certificate of conformance provided upon request other alloys and tempers available upon request.
It is easy to work with and very attractive in the home.
These sheets are pure copper c110 99 9 pure copper.
There are several small still manufacturers that don t know any better and they use alloy c110 because it is the easiest to get.
It also comes in many alloys that blend other metals with copper.
Thinking about building a all copper pot still and wondering about the thickness if copper sheet i need looking to build about a 25 gal pot.
Does copper degrade or break down noticeably over time.
Copper sheet 20 gauge 0217 inches thick 24 24 lead free plumbing solder 1 large spool i recommend a cadmium free food safe solder such as stay brite 8 or bridgit.
It is still rather thin as it would take 100 sheets stacked on top of each other to equal an inch but it is more rigid than the thinner material and at.
The best copper to use for a still is alloy 122 also known as alloy c12200 deoxiginated high phosphorus.
What is a good thickness of the copper needed.
Have two now made out of 15gal beer kegs but want a all copper for tradition.
X 36 the md building products 36 in.
Are the sides thinner than the bottom.
If an increase in thickness does it change the heating properties.
I use one i built one outa 4 ft 2inch copper with a 2inch by 1 2 in reducer on one end my boiler has a one inch copper pipe that hooks to a 1inch by 2inch reducer and on top n bottom of 2inch pipe i have a 1 2outlet for cold water in and warm out on top in middle runs a 1 2inch copper pipe that one end connects to a 1 2inch by 1.
These sheets are approximately 14 times thicker than household aluminum foil and are twice as thick as 5 mil beginning with the 10 mil the copper is less foil like in appearance and response to pressure.
Does thickness matter when talking about volume.
Lead free water soluble plumbing flux such as bridgit.
At basic copper we sell pure copper c110 other alloys and tempers available upon request.
The pipe in a pipe their talking about is a leibig condenser.
This file contains 28 pages that should be printed and assembled these are to size for the 6 gallon.
The sheet features a union jack style perforated design.
Say 30 liter still versus 300 liters versus 3000 liters.
10 mil 010 inches thick 30 gauge.
They have a bare smooth commercial finish are annealed soft malleable annealed copper is much more pliable and workable than non annealed copper and manufactured to astm b152.
Mill aluminum union jack style perforated sheet metal offers a decorative way to complete your hvac door window hobby and cabinet projects.
