Poor pump = Poor condensors!
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:16 am
Ok so since getting my shiny new FSD Neutraliser I have highlighted a couple of problems elsewhere in my setup.
I am currently using 2x 220L drums for cooling water with a 350w submersible water pump.
The problem I am having is insufficient flow to my condensors. The still is set up right next to the drums so no issue with distance but the condensors must create pressure that equates to head and slows the flow. I would guesstimate it being around 3L a minute but that is obviously split between my condensors.
I have no valve to my PC so this is used as a bypass and then I have a valve on my RC to control flow.
The PC seems to struggle to cool the distillate. On a stripping run I am restricted to about 5 or 6 litres an hour as anything more than that and the PC struggles.
Is there something I am missing or do I just need to get a better pump?
The 350w has 5m head
The 750w has 8m head
Will that make enough difference or shall I go for something like this instead
https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/130940023428
Obviously it's quite a bit more expensive but has 90m head!!
All thoughts, ideas and advice welcome and appreciated.
I am currently using 2x 220L drums for cooling water with a 350w submersible water pump.
The problem I am having is insufficient flow to my condensors. The still is set up right next to the drums so no issue with distance but the condensors must create pressure that equates to head and slows the flow. I would guesstimate it being around 3L a minute but that is obviously split between my condensors.
I have no valve to my PC so this is used as a bypass and then I have a valve on my RC to control flow.
The PC seems to struggle to cool the distillate. On a stripping run I am restricted to about 5 or 6 litres an hour as anything more than that and the PC struggles.
Is there something I am missing or do I just need to get a better pump?
The 350w has 5m head
The 750w has 8m head
Will that make enough difference or shall I go for something like this instead
https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/130940023428
Obviously it's quite a bit more expensive but has 90m head!!
All thoughts, ideas and advice welcome and appreciated.