Well once again I was reminded today of how quickly things can go wrong if you are not with your baby.
Sitting browsing the forum while waiting for the bubbler to get into reflux properly. Next thing drip drip of the the cooling water. As the return water heated up it decided to depart the coupling attaching it to the still. Not a major problem as I was there to turn everything up and replace the hose, if however I was “just making a coffee” it would have gotten ugly very quickly.
Probably best I don’t mention how I thought I had turned off the pump when I disconnected the hose and wondered why if was gushing out.
So 18 months after getting into this hobby my still likes to remind me not to assume everything will be ok and that it likes company :). Lucky she is so pretty and I enjoy every minute I get to spend with her :)
Seriously guys you need to stay with the still all the time given the temps and pressure everything works at. Don’t underestimate how quickly things can go wrong if you are not paying attention