I made a 10 gallon boiler for distilling out of 16oz copper sheeting. I used copper rivets to hold the seams together, and lead free plumbing solder to seal the seams. I‘m thinking of getting a 60,000 BTU propane burner to heat it, but I am worried that it could melt the soldered seam at the base. Could this happen? Thanks
If the boiler is not pressurized and the liquid level was not allowed to get below the flame level, the solder won't melt. That said, the solder will weaken and will eventually crack because of the difference in thermal expansion between the copper and the solder.
Your friend doesn't know how to drive a stick shift either. Sure, maybe he can make a car move with a manual transmission, but there is a difference between being able to operate a manual transmission and being able to drive stick. Just practice what your parents taught you and drive safe kid. too many movies have all these kids thinking they are street racers.
If you have to ask, NO. If you were qualified to make a homemade boiler, you wouldn't have to ask.
