How to install a Thermometer in a Copper Still
One of the most common questions we get asked VIA email and over the phone is,"How is a thermometer added to a copper still and where is the best place to install it?"
Watch this video for a full tutorial, but read on for more info and a critical pro tip.
Measure Liquid Temp and/or Vapor Temp with a Permanent Copper Fitting and 3" Thermometer
Top Secret Pro Tip: Use a Stepped Drill Bit For Boiler Wall Hole
After we created and published our thermometer video someone emailed us and mentioned that we should use a stepped bit to make the hole for the thermometer in the still boiler wall. If there is a right tool for this job, the stepped drill bit is it! We managed to get by with our tin snips, but it's not the easiest thing to do and also doesn't produce a very clean opening. Stepped bits are self piloting and they make a super clean hole in the copper. We definitely picked one up from the shop after seeing how awesome they are.
Stainless Steel Still Thermometer Options
For those that have one of our 8 gallon stainless steel stills installing thermometers is a very simple process. A distiller will need our 8 gallon stainless steel thermometer combo kit - simply attach the column thermometer with the provided hardware and screw the boiler thermometer into the provided fitting on the still.
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