![]() ![]() Essentially, all of the parts of such a still need to be clamped, bolted, soldered, or welded together. Because of this, a still with bubble plates should be used and this requires a boiler / column assembly that can withstand a slight amount of pressure. If this is the case, stainless steel fuel alcohol distillers definitely beat copper.įuel alcohol distillers need to have reflux capabilities because the final product needs to be extremely high proof. ![]() OK, this category has a clear winner, assuming that we're comparing a stainless steel still that is completely sealed with mechanical connections (ferrules, tri-clamps, etc.). Essential Oilsįunctionally, stainless and copper stills will do an equal job of distilling essential oils. Stainless Steel is easier to clean. Copper and stainless will do the job equally well. If looking to purify water by means of distillation, both are a great option. Stainless stills aren't going to distill water any better than copper will, and vise versa. Below is a list of potential uses for stills and direction on which type of still would be best for the job. Distilled Spirits (Whiskey, Vodka, Moonshine, Etc.)Īlways use the right tools for the job.To figure out which type of distiller is best click on the links below to read our opinion on which type of still is better for that particular task. In other words, copper stills are better at doing some things while stainless stills are better at doing others. So, copper or stainless? Well, there is more to consider than solely the material properties. The bottom line is that each type is slightly more appropriate at completing certain tasks. Depending on what the still is being used for and what features are needed, a stainless boiler with a copper column might be the best solution. Sometimes the best solution is a compromise. The main drawbacks with stainless steel are it is not the best conductor of heat, and stainless steel won't remove sulfur compounds from the wash. ![]() The best features of stainless are, it is less expensive than copper, it is very durable, and also easy to clean. The main drawbacks of copper are higher cost and the fact that they are more difficult to keep clean. All joints that are not screwed are reinforced and glued.The reasons that copper is often used for distilling are as follows: it is a great conductor of heat, it will remove sulfur compounds, and is an easy metal to work with. You will find unpacking easy as my boxes are screwed together at strategic panels so you are not fighting with a claw hammer to remove deeply embedded nails. This includes the marineply box that I make to hold all the bits and bobs. Shipping a copper still around Australia is not as expensive as you might expect and to give you an idea it will cost between AU$250 (for a 50L still) and $1800 (for a 660L still) to ship from Perth to the east coast depending on the size you purchase. If you require a licence from the ATO you’ll need a proforma invoice and I have clients who have received their licences with my invoices. Otherwise we can work together to design what you need and I’ll put together a proposal for your copper still with an itemised spreadsheet so you can see all the elements and the price of each element – copper boiler, pot still belly, swan neck, bubble tees, bubble/seive plates, dephlegmator, bend, condenser, parrot, gin basket – all in copper and all polished beautifully. If you know what you are looking for and can draw a sketch, I’ll make it. ![]()
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