E174 Thumper Jar Build Update part 2

[@muchmore777]

Yes, it's easy, but you are truly a genius 👍

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@olbenparker310]

Randy, with all that pipe allowing the vapor to cool inside the piping, I would be concerned that a small amount could condense to a liquid and run back down into the second thumper jar as a liquid. I agree, the vapor will not likely flow back into the second thumper but that liquid could be fairly high in foreshots. I am thinking when I build my thumper jars I will add a Tee and a 90 in such a way to prevent any liquids from running back into the second jar. You might also consider adding a piece of pipe along the top just to stiffen and stabilize the length of piping during the set-up and tear down. All that weight needs to be supported.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

all great points check out video E219 to see in action works pretty good cheers

[@widgets76]

Looks good Randy, we’ll done mate👍 I like that you thought of the adjusting arm. Look forward to see you running it😎

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thanks 👍

[@deanwilson6988]

Can't wait to see this in operation, all the best Randy.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

me too thanks

[@BigEdsGuns]

Randy, Couple things. Think about adding 1/2 inch npt threaded 90 degree Shark Bite fittings from homedepot/lowes. (Solder 1/2 nipples to water inlet & outlet) Then you push to connect them onto your condenser cooling water inlets/outlets. That way you swing them 360 degrees in any position you want for your hose connections. (I did this on all my reflux condensers and product condenser) You may want to add a kick stand to your condenser. Once that 1 inch pipe fills with water it's going to have a lot of weight and stress on the last joint. Cheers Randy! Still don't like the glass thumps... :/

[@stillworksandbrewing]

As always thanks BigEdsGuns

[@robstaggs7577]

Another great show Shine On 🥃

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Cheers

[@BuildingADrink]

Good deal. I never thought about a cork atop the column acting as a pressure safety

[@stillworksandbrewing]

that was BigEdsGuns idea

[@HodgyE5]

Thanks Randy for the great video.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

You bet

[@bigstickful]

Run two condensers. One condenser for the heads so not to contaminate the thumper and worm and switch over to 2nd condenser once heads have been burned off.

[@dannylee9138]

Randy I think you may run into pooling of distillate at the valve trying to go up the pipe you may want to turn the valve side ways run the pipe all on the same level

[@stillworksandbrewing]

thanks for the tip

[@muchmore777]

My friend, is it possible for the radiator to be the like ( L ) and dispense with the (jacket )one-inch pipe and let it pass through a basin of cold water?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

i guess you could somehow

[@mikew.1902]

Really looking forward to see how this works out for you.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

cheers

[@muchmore777]

Mr.Randy Do you know how to perform hot water with essential oils? Do you have any percentages for the duration of heating and pressure?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

no have not done that

[@stephenrogers2083]

Mine is done also but with two 3 ways I am going to use cen in one and the other cream corn for flavor.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

so cool

[@allenpoland5696]

What thickness copper did you use for the mason jar lids?

[@Andre2199CE]

Looks great Randy, what’s your cost?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

that's a great question but I don't have a answer for you I bought little at a time sorry

[@Andre2199CE]

@@stillworksandbrewing thanks you sounds like me. Thanks

[@geraldhennig9161]

How did you solder to the lids?

[@ifell3]

This is going to be a work of art aha

[@stillworksandbrewing]

thanks cheers

[@PoppaLongroach]

I've thought about putting 4 or 8 ounce bottle of an olive Nation extract in my 1 gallon glass thumper

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Cheers

[@PoppaLongroach]

@@stillworksandbrewing seems like would be guaranteed to transfer flavor into the distillate. I've never tried but makes sense to put concentrated flavor in the thumper so it would last the entire run

[@michaelhowell71]

Randy where did you get your copper jar lids? been looking for some.

[@mR_LoPeZ86]

They're pretty easy to make yourself if u can get ur hands on some sheet copper. the seals/gaskets, u can get at a home Depot or Lowe's. Or there is one website that I definitely know will have what u need, it's philbillymoonshine.com . I don't know how much evrything will run u though hope that helps

[@stillworksandbrewing]

got mine from stampede stills

[@mR_LoPeZ86]

@@stillworksandbrewing how much did they cost and do they come with the gaskets/seals needed? I'm actually looking to buy some now as well.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

@@mR_LoPeZ86 i think 40 each shipping, gaskets ,stand pipes look on amazon

[@geraldhennig9161]

My bad, I see copper plates😂 oops!

[@ronharless9560]

Too much background music

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Noted