What does this component do?

[Rolls912]

For a pot still, what is this fluted section and, what does it do? I’ve had a look and can’t find the answer. Cheers

[RC Al]

It lets the vapor expand and then compress, causing it to condense a little, giving you a little reflux

Do a search on onion head

[bluc]

It also slow a an upgrade path to a bubbler.. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Rolls912]

Great.

Why not have a couple of these on the base of a pot? :-B

For a T500, would it be better to have this at the base? Or, it won’t really make a difference as the refluxing is far more efficient?

[RC Al]

Why not have a couple of these on the base of a pot?
cause they aren't free & a defleg is a more adjustable option for this purpose
For a T500, would it be better to have this at the base? Or, it won’t really make a difference as the refluxing is far more efficient? a packed section or plate is much much better

On my small rig In pot mode, I've found that a tiny bit of reflux produces a slightly cleaner spirit with less smearing than running at the same speed with power reduction

[Magnus]

For a pot still, what is this fluted section and, what does it do? I’ve had a look and can’t find the answer. Cheers

You would be best served by putting a roll of copper mesh in that section for sulfide removal.

Also it allows you to add plate sections as you can afford them to upgrade your still.

[bluc]

It also slow a an upgrade path to a bubbler.. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Dam what was I drinking last night. :teasing-neener: I meant it allow's a upgrade path to a bubbler :handgestures-thumbupleft: