optimum boiler temp

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optimum boiler temp

Postby newbiboozer » Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:51 pm

I see people using voltage controllers to regulate elements. What is the temp you are trying to achieve.
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Re: optimum boiler temp

Postby DaveZ » Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:07 pm

Boiling point ;-) The temp at which the wash will boil is an unknown as it changes depending on the ratio of alcohol in the mix, so it will change throughout the run. Just remember, it's a power output controller, not a temperature controller :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: optimum boiler temp

Postby blond.chap » Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:00 pm

Hey mate, see this thread for more info: http://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=3541
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Re: optimum boiler temp

Postby SBB » Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:31 pm

Very nicely explained Dave :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: optimum boiler temp

Postby newbiboozer » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:23 am

OK thank you so I assume you just go by the sound of the boiler to adjust it then.
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Re: optimum boiler temp

Postby Kimbo » Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:20 am

newbiboozer wrote:OK thank you so I assume you just go by the sound of the boiler to adjust it then.

No, you go by the amount of distillate coming out ;-)
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