Hi stillers, this thread started as an offshoot to the thread on converting a plated column to a continuous stripper.
A bit of a debate started over the output rates of different pot still diameters and whether a larger pot still will strip faster and at what size the input power becomes the limiting factor instead of the column diameter.
What we are trying to learn with this thread is how big does your pot still need to be to take full advantage of your input power without causing a restriction.
I'm hoping that together we can figure out how to get the most out of what we've got and avoid unnecessary cost and work involved in upgrading still size, when the return is not justified
I'm hoping that members can give their experiences on upgrading their column/condenser diameters without upgrading their heat source and what effect it had on output rate/run time.
Ideally there will be comparisons using the same wash, same input energy, with the only difference being column diameter or condenser.
So please post your experiences so that we can see the big picture. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
It would be handy if you could post your input power, wash type including abv, column diameter, condenser design (size and quantity of vapour tubes) and output rate/run time. :-B