B-Man wrote:M8Harry wrote:I love reading how everyone has a different method of doing the same thing.
I have 2 x 2400 watt elements going full noise then when the bottom glass is hot to the touch I kill the top element and dial the bottom element down to 80%
I let the system stay in full reflux for 30 minutes minimum and then aim for about 1L per hour output. That way there is wiggle room if water pressure changes and I dont have to stress too much while its running.
I could go faster but im in no rush.
Having my water recirculator I don't have water pressure fluctuation issues.
I built this bubbler to get a faster take off rate so I wasn't sitting in the shed all day watching the still when I have other things to do. my t500 was pulling faster take off rates than 1L/h if I run a low wines or feints its an 8-9 hr session at 2.5L/hr Including heat up.
Yeah i tend to sit up till just before dawn watching the still do its thing (im a night owl) I just put some youtube on in the background, i mainly listen to the documentaries while i watch the action through the glass. I could go faster but I find it kinda relaxing just watching chemistry/physics in action.