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"Im wanting to use the vent on the pressure cooker. But its only i bit bigger then the end of a ink pen. Is this too small? after all its ment to vent out of.
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Also. If i run 4 gallons whats a good head to cut out?
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while im at it. I seen i thread where someone said not too gauge the heat temp. How does everone know how hot there running?
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Hi WP, is the reason you want to use the vent because you want to use the pressure cooker as such again? Also what size is it,how many quarts?
Those vent holes are really small, not saying it can't be done, I think I saw someone on here useing 1/4" copper refridgeration line coming out of the vent hole.
Have Fun.
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pretty much the girlfriend wants to use it. But doesent care if i drill. when i take the vent out is 1/4. my tubing is 1/2. i was just going to slide the tubing over the hole. But before i do soo im just still trying how im going to control temp on my electric stove
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you need a control that constant and variable. This is why folks use hotplates that are bypassed to stay at full on and then connect them in series with a router speed control. The router speed control varies the applied voltage to the hotplate and thereby controlls the wattage without the heat ever being completely off. In other words your electric stove clicks on and off--This can not be used for distilling.
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that really sux. i have everything ready to go.
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You know, if you do it safely so what if your heating source is in correct. You will get experience but that tiny hole is what spooked me-- and you never answered as to what size pressure cooker you want to use. One of the guys made a distiller from a pressure cooker but it is not a jerry rigged thing.
You really need to post more facts and stimulate more conversation.
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Originally Posted by: wannapepsi  while im at it. I seen i thread where someone said not too gauge the heat temp. How does everone know how hot there running? i REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE ASKING IN THIS POST.. pLEASE CLARIFY :) oops caps---sorry
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Sorry. 22 qurts. I fit my 4 gal mesh in no problem.
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Originally Posted by: scotty i REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE ASKING IN THIS POST.. pLEASE CLARIFY :) oops caps---sorry Temperture gauge. One post said its no use using one.
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Originally Posted by: scotty You know, if you do it safely so what if your heating source is in correct. You will get experience but that tiny hole is what spooked me-- and you never answered as to what size pressure cooker you want to use. One of the guys made a distiller from a pressure cooker but it is not a jerry rigged thing.
You really need to post more facts and stimulate more conversation. I ttaken it off. Now using the 1/4 hole. more like 1/2 hole
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Originally Posted by: wannapepsi pretty much the girlfriend wants to use it. But doesent care if i drill. when i take the vent out is 1/4. my tubing is 1/2. i was just going to slide the tubing over the hole. But before i do soo im just still trying how im going to control temp on my electric stove Are you talking about an electric range(stove top) or a hotplate? An electric range top supplies constant heat and works just fine, though you may find yourself burning out elements as they arent really intended to take that kind of weight. If you mean hotplate then yeah the power will cycle and it will be no good unless you bypass the cutout. 1/2" is small. Yes it will work but you will get a lot of smearing with that kind of vapour velocity.
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A thermometer or temperature gauge isn't needed for a pot still which is what you are talking about. It's only needed on a reflux or fractionating still.
For your purposes you will want to bring your mash up to boil then turn your heat down to where you are still getting product coming out but the mash is no longer boiling.
There are a couple of ways to seal your pipe. You could solder a slip to male thread coupler on your pipe, put it through the hole, wrap some teflon tape,(plumers tape), around it, then on the inside use a slip to female thread coupler and a couple of stainless steel washers to screw it down tight.
The other less expensive way is to push your pipe through, get everything stabilized, and then seal it up with a flour paste.
Have Fun.
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The distiller is running. I found out about the flour old trick when i was researching. works like a charm
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Originally Posted by: Bushy A thermometer or temperature gauge isn't needed for a pot still which is what you are talking about. It's only needed on a reflux or fractionating still.
For your purposes you will want to bring your mash up to boil then turn your heat down to where you are still getting product coming out but the mash is no longer boiling.
There are a couple of ways to seal your pipe. You could solder a slip to male thread coupler on your pipe, put it through the hole, wrap some teflon tape,(plumers tape), around it, then on the inside use a slip to female thread coupler and a couple of stainless steel washers to screw it down tight.
The other less expensive way is to push your pipe through, get everything stabilized, and then seal it up with a flour paste.
Have Fun. Thanks......................
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Originally Posted by: ohyeahyeah Are you talking about an electric range(stove top) or a hotplate? An electric range top supplies constant heat and works just fine, though you may find yourself burning out elements as they arent really intended to take that kind of weight. If you mean hotplate then yeah the power will cycle and it will be no good unless you bypass the cutout.
1/2" is small. Yes it will work but you will get a lot of smearing with that kind of vapour velocity. Oh yeah-- i need you to set me straight on the electric range constant heat. I always thought that they were basically the same as the hotplate controlls. :)
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I DID MY HOMEWORK I am incorrect about how an electric range supplys heat
"Coil Element
The coil element is a large, coiled wire. The electricity is fed into the coil by a rheostat that controls the flow of electricity. A dial on the range controls the rheostat."
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