Skara wrote:
Is 2400w enough or should I install a second element and vary the input as needed?1x 2400 is enough but if you want a shorter heat up time add a second
Is the 2in still coupling going to cause an issue/restrict performance going to the 3" column?no
Is 1.8m to the slotted plates enough?i believe so
Would you recommend a small Liebig product condenser or take it off warmer to aid volatiles to gas off a little?dont know what you mean by gas off? You NEVER want ethanol vapour coming off, a bigger than needed condenser is best
Ive noticed that the lower plate should have a notch to direct the overflow down the center of the reflux chamber, Has anyone tried welling it out a little to aid this process instead of having the edge it at a right angle to the column?
Feel free to always point out any stupidity in my approach, also any additional reading anyone has come across in related topics, always looking for a good book.
Cheers, look forward to hopefully assisting and contributing in the future.
Damien
Skara wrote:Cheers for the responses, Agree Doubleuj never want ethanol vapor out the product line however I have read somewhere that a warmer product aids with some of the more volitile that manage to make it through to gas off, not sure if the article I read was talking shit but it kinda made a little sense seeing as a lot of people "Air" there cuts after running.
I was contemplating a gas burner to aid the starting heatup but I think in the long run a second element would be the better way to go, just need to get the electrical in this new house looked into. 80's house and been in it for a few months and I'm tripping if I run the still and a few of the bigger items in the house. Got a sparky int he family so will get him to look into it.
is a propane "Booster" A workable option int he short term?
Probable wont go a triple wound, Ill just do a longer double. This is unless I feel like making my life harder than it needs to be :)
Also anyone know of anyone in the Perth area that will do cashy SS welds? I welded my last ferrule on to the keg with stick (1.6mm SS rods) an while I like a challenge I'm not super keen to repeat the process. That and the welds looked like a girl I brought home from a pub when I was 19, Functional but damn you don't want your mates seeing it.
scythe wrote:Gas booster is probably a bad idea.
Would not want to melt your elements leads.
Is 2400w enough or should I install a second element and vary the input as needed?
scythe wrote:You could have it wired that way, as they are usually two loops wired together.
They are not "switchable" without some extra wiring and components but its not complicated for a sparky at all.
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