3-Gallon Handcrafted Copper Still with Thumper & Worm

If you’re looking for a compact copper still with the features of a larger traditional setup, this 3-gallon handcrafted copper still is an excellent choice. Its small size makes it easy to handle, store, and operate, while the complete thumper and worm setup gives you the classic design and functionality many distillers prefer.

This still is especially versatile because you can operate it using three different heat sources. Run it electrically with the included heating element and SCR controller, place it on a suitable stovetop, or use it outdoors with a propane turkey fryer-style burner. That flexibility makes this 3-gallon copper still a great option for anyone who wants a compact system that isn’t tied to a single heating method.

Handcrafted 3-Gallon Copper Boiler

At the heart of the system is a 3-gallon copper boiler designed for small-batch runs. Copper has a long history in traditional distillation because it transfers heat efficiently and reacts with sulfur compounds that can contribute unwanted aromas and flavors.

The removable copper cap connects to the boiler with a large 6-inch ferrule connection, providing easy access to the inside of the boiler for filling, rinsing, cleaning, and inspection.

A 1-inch copper vapor pipe carries vapor from the boiler into the thumper and then on to the worm. The straightforward traditional design keeps the system compact while providing the components needed for a complete small-batch setup.

1-Gallon Copper Thumper

This still includes a 1-gallon copper thumper, giving you a traditional secondary chamber between the boiler and condenser.

The thumper adds versatility to the system and provides an additional stage in the process before vapor travels to the worm. It also gives experienced users another component they can work with when experimenting with different small-batch setups.

The thumper is appropriately sized to complement the 3-gallon boiler without making the overall system unnecessarily large or difficult to handle.

1-Gallon Copper Worm with 10 Feet of Copper Coil

After leaving the thumper, vapor travels into the 1-gallon copper worm condenser. Inside the worm is approximately 10 feet of copper cooling coil, providing plenty of copper surface area within a compact condenser.

The system also includes a water pump and hoses, allowing cooling water to circulate through the worm. This means you don’t necessarily need to position the still beside a continuously running water faucet to operate the cooling system.

The included pump, hoses, worm, and copper coil help make this a convenient and complete 3-gallon copper still setup.

Three Ways to Heat Your Copper Still

One of the biggest advantages of this small copper still is its flexibility. Depending on your workspace and available heat source, you have three options:

Electric Heat: Use the included heating element with the SCR controller to operate the still electrically. The SCR allows you to adjust the power going to the heating element, giving you greater control over the amount of heat being applied.

Stovetop: The compact 3-gallon boiler can also be used on a suitable stovetop, making this an excellent option when space is limited.

Propane Burner: Prefer operating outdoors? The still can also be heated using a suitable propane turkey fryer-style burner, giving you another simple heating option.

Having multiple heating choices makes this 3-gallon copper still far more versatile than a system designed around only one heat source.

Compact Size Without Giving Up the Traditional Still Design

A large still isn’t always the right choice. Sometimes you want a smaller system that’s easier to set up, easier to store, and doesn’t require the space of a full-size distillation system.

That’s where this 3-gallon model shines.

Despite its compact footprint, you’re still getting a traditional copper boiler, copper thumper, and copper worm condenser rather than a stripped-down miniature setup. It’s an excellent way to get the classic look and functionality of a traditional copper still in a manageable size.

The smaller capacity also makes this still useful for small-batch distillation, demonstrations, educational purposes, experimentation, and other legal distillation applications where a larger boiler simply isn’t necessary.

Complete Small Copper Still Setup

Instead of buying the major components individually, this system comes with the equipment needed to put together a complete small copper still setup.

The package includes:

• 3-gallon copper boiler
• Copper cap with 6-inch ferrule connection
• 1-inch copper vapor piping
• 1-gallon copper thumper
• 1-gallon copper worm condenser
• Approximately 10 feet of copper cooling coil
• Electric heating element
• SCR power controller
• Cooling-water pump
• Cooling hoses

With its compact size, traditional copper construction, thumper and worm design, multiple heating options, and included accessories, this 3-gallon handcrafted copper still packs a lot of versatility into a small system.

Whether you’re looking for a small copper still, a 3-gallon copper still with thumper, an electric copper still, or a traditional copper pot still with a worm condenser, this setup gives you several options in one compact package.

Small enough to be convenient. Versatile enough to run three different ways. Handcrafted from copper and built around the classic thumper-and-worm design.