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These are hardware items we have found.
Some we have used. Some we list only for reference. We do not keep track of these suppliers.
As with all things, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware).

PDA-1 Still Amphora Society Home Page: http://www.amphora-society.com/	This is where I bought my first still. It is very well designed, and has a 2-inch diameter column. If that fits your needs and you don't have the time or inclination to build your own still, I highly recommend this one. I also recommend changing it from a Liquid Management design to a Vapor Management design. (Amphora Society offers a book entitled "The Compleat Distiller" which explains everything you need to know on this subject, and many others.)
High Gravity Brew's Brew Kettles http://www.highgravitybrew.com/ProductCart/pc/configurePrd.asp?idProduct=2657 Home Page: www.highgravitybrew.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. Although, they do look interesting. From 62-quart, to 55-gallon sizes. You can also have them customize your item for a reasonable price, such as adding cutouts, taps, and heating elements. Heating elements are sold in three sizes: 3500-, 4500-, and 5500-watt.
Plumbing Fittings Direct Home Page: www.plumbingfittingsdirect.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. They have a wide selection of plumbing fittings. Copper and brass are recommended for brewing, as are certain grades stainless steel.
Plumbing Fittings Direct's Thermometer Gauge -- Bi-metal http://www.plumbingfittingsdirect.com/gauges/83011.html Home Page: www.plumbingfittingsdirect.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. Bi-metal thermometer, back mount, 32 - 250*F, in nominal 2" or 3" face. Price breaks at 5 and 10 units.
Plumbing Fittings Direct's Flange -- Floor Fitting http://www.plumbingfittingsdirect.com/brassfittings/40001.html Home Page: www.plumbingfittingsdirect.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. Flange, brass (this is difficult for us to find locally). Fits 1/2" ($7) up to 2" pipe ($38).
Plumbing Fittings Direct's Gate Valve http://www.plumbingfittingsdirect.com/valves/30012.html Home Page: www.plumbingfittingsdirect.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. Gate valves. They have multiple pages of gate valves, among other types. This is only one page: 1" gate valve $18 (full port?).
Fermenator -- Conical http://www.beer-wine.com/product_info.asp?productID=1340§ionID=1 Home Page: www.beer-wine.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. These are always very expensive. The 27-gallon model (for 20-gallon batches) is nearly $900. 100% stainless steel. They mention two "claims to fame": "The Fermenator is the only weld-free interior fermenter on the market. Rotating Racking Arm is standard equipment!! Just like the Craft Brewers huge conical fermenters. This feature allows you to start your siphon with the racking arm horizontal, and rotate it slowly downward until you just start picking up yeast sediment. Clearly the best and only way to siphon clear beer or wine!"
Blichmann Engineering Home Page: www.blichmannengineering.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. They only sell to dealers. They have a wide range of apparently high-quality fermenters and related items.
Blichmann Engineering's Thermometer http://www.blichmannengineering.com/BrewMometer/BrewMometer.htm Home Page: www.blichmannengineering.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. I like their thermometer! I wonder if they have a Celsius model?
Northern Brewer's Electric Heating & Gas Burners http://www.northernbrewer.com/burners.html Home Page: www.northernbrewer.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. A range of products, from a submersible electric heating element to a wide selection of gas burners and replacement parts.
Northern Brewer's Pipe Fittings -- S.S. and Brass http://www.northernbrewer.com/plumbing.html Home Page: www.northernbrewer.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. Stainless steel fittings in standard thread-type. Brass too. They have both threaded and welded fittings (on different pages).
Northern Brewer's Thermometers http://www.northernbrewer.com/thermometers.html Home Page: www.northernbrewer.com	WE HAVE NOT USED. They carry Blichmann Engineering's "BrewMometer" thermometer ($35; $75 w/ adjustable angle), among others.