how much propane??

[bourboncask]

Hi guys,

Wondering if anyone on here can give me some sort of idea of how much propane I'd need to do a 10 gal (37.5 L)stripping run? I've looked all over the newbie section and can't see anything regarding this question. I'd hate to run out half way threw.... I know it's going to be different for every still. I currently have a 30 lb (13 K) propane tank. Wondering if it's going to be enough to run a pot still for 5-7 hours.

Thanks

[aussiemoonshiner]

hi mate i use a 9kg bottle on a three ring burner have done 6 strip run of 30l and haven't run so should be good i think my runs are about 2 hours each

[greenguy]

i get about 3-4 strip runs at 1.5 hours each in a 50ltr keg and 3 burner and one spirit run inc unless i run the strip runs real hard then i may refill but its not because my bottle is empty its because the HP reg don't like running when its getting low in gas it starves

[bt1]

Hello bourbon,
13kg well...plenty

from a 9kg bottle on 3 ring burner with a boiler heat shroud I get 5+ spirit runs. Burner normally only needs 1 - 1.5 rings.

bt1

[bourboncask]

For some reason I thought a stripping run would take longer. Figured 4-6 hours a strip run, 8-10 hours a spirit run for a 10 gal batch

[drunkmore]

Depends on many factors
Burner type
Regulator type
Still type
Personal preference
How far into your tails you go

If you don't mind spending the money Try burning off a bottle of gas See how long it takes... But you may as well put some wash over it and get a return. :-D
You will do several runs easily on a 13 kg
I have 3 ring burner and get 4 or 5 25 ltr wash runs out of 9 kg plus some bar B use plus a weekend camping.
I have a 4.5 kg as a back up just in case the 9 ner dies mid run.
Having said that. It has never happened to me.

[bourboncask]

awesome, thanks guys. I should be good to go