We use only silver solder with water soluble flux and Harris safety-silv 56% food grade silver brazing to construct this device. It is built using the same methods that professional distillers use to build their stills. The distiller column is a 2" diameter type L copper pipe that is 34" tall. We do not use cheap thin-walled DWV or type M pipe like other manufacturers. Three cold-finger condensers at the top of the column enables this distiller to provide up to 100% reflux while making the purest ethanol fuel. This unit can also be used as a pot still simply by disconnecting the cooling water from the cold-finger condensers.
Be wary of other still manufacturers claiming that their distiller is a reflux still. Most of them have a short column. A tall column with a condenser at the top is required for the utmost in purity. If there is no cooling at the top of the column it probably will not provide much more than 20% reflux, therefore it is only a pot still and is not capable of making pure ethanol or pure distilled water.
Our still columns and condensers are all made from copper pipe because it conducts heat better than stainless steel. This allows for better control and stability, and improves the outcome of the final distillation in terms of flavor. Copper also reduces bacterial contamination (which is why it is also used for water pipes) and absorbs the sulfur produced during fermentation. Copper has been used to make stills since ancient times, and as successive generations have found, it remains the best option thanks to its unique properties and natural advantages in the distilling process. For superior results, use copper like the master distillers do.
Inferior commercially mass produced Chinese stills are made from stainless steel only because it is cheaper than copper. Our stills are designed to combine the durability and ease of cleaning that a stainless steel kettle has to offer, with the natural advantages of a copper column and condenser.
The 2" stainless steel ferrule on the bottom of the unit allows the column to be clamped onto any stainless steel beer keg or commercially available kettle. The condenser is fully adjustable and detachable for cleaning and storage. This distiller can be hooked up to a garden hose or a submersible pump, which can be used for a recirculating cooling system if a garden hose is not an option.
If you need a complete unit with a premium stainless steel kettle or a new beer keg kettle, we are selling 2 different complete packages. These include everything listed above plus your choice of a premium 8 gallon stainless steel kettle or a 15.5 gallon stainless steel beer keg with a 2" stainless steel Tri-clamp fitting attached. Use links below to purchase a complete still.
All of our distillers are 100% guaranteed. If you are not satisfied for any reason, we will work with you until you are satisfied or give you a full refund. Please feel free to e-mail us with any questions you may have and we will answer them promptly.
This product has been tested for leaks. These units are made professionally from high quality materials and will deliver professional results. They are built to last a lifetime and can be passed on to future generations.
This product is proudly hand made in the USA.
Assembly and cleaning instructions included.
Have questions? e mail us and we will usually respond within a couple of hours.
Thanks for shopping at Olympic Distillers!
Happy Distilling!
| by Jared on 2/14/2012 | Nice Piece of equipment
packed well, easy to setup. first run I got 90% from a 12% wash. This unit is much more stable than my friends stainless column |
| by Jimbob on 9/23/2012 | I love it!
This still head is awesome! I am very happy with my purchase.It fit right on my beer Keg and seals well with the included O-Ring.
Very impressed with OHH!
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| by Hillbilly69 on 1/2/2012 | Killer!
I dont think you can build something like the Copperpro for the price. Excellent craftmanship!! |
| by Uncle Bob on 5/24/2013 | This column rocks!
I bought the copperpro column and put it on a pony keg. The stainless clamp makes for a very nice connection. Dont waste your time and money trying to build your own. Buy this column and clamp it on a keg and be done with it. Thanks olympic homebrew hardware! |
| by starman on 6/1/2013 | Great Still
I love the copper. It looks and works great. I just wish this came with operating instructions for making fuel. the assembly and cleaning instructions were easy to follow. I will be using this for an emergency water purification and fuel making still and would recommend it to anyone. I filled a 5 gallon bucket with distilled water in a few hours |
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Warning:
Home distillation of alcohol is illegal in the USA and in many other countries. Check your countries laws. Buyer assumes all responsibility for abiding by all Federal and State laws. We are not selling this product for use in any illegal activity, nor do we advocate any such illegal activity. We strongly discourage any unlawful use of this product, and we will not be held responsible for any injuries or damages caused by unlawful use or misuse of this product.