Very first stripping run in reflux column

[Carbonator]

Do we have the media in the column, or just do it empty? A turbo diesel car - goes better without a muffler! :think:

[woodduck]

What type of reflux still is it? Most reflux stills don't really need a strip run unless your going for ultra clean but won't hurt I guess.

[Carbonator]

Basic column with offset catcher at top

[woodduck]

Sorry mate I'm still not sure, does it have plastic bits that might get too hot if your running fast or without packing? If not then I would remove the packing for stripping. Do you have a power controller?

[Carbonator]

All SS and yes, a power controller

[woodduck]

In that case you should be able to strip without your packing and run pretty hard as long as your condencer/s can keep up and your output alc doesn't get too hot.

[Carbonator]

In that case you should be able to strip without your packing and run pretty hard as long as your condencer/s can keep up and your output alc doesn't get too hot.

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[Carbonator]

One more question - which of the materials, copper or 316 SS, makes the best condenser, coil for coil. Not looking for options on taste, just heat exchange efficiencies.

[woodduck]

I recon copper would be better for heat transfer but ss still works fine.

[scythe]

Stainless will resist temp change, which is both good and bad.
Once its cold it will stay colder for longer as its the cold metal that condenses the vapour this might help your cooling water stay colder for longer during a run.

But getting it cold will take longer.

How much it matters to us at a hobby level remains to be seen.

[Carbonator]

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