Pure Distilling Pot Condenser V Pure Still Alembic Condenser

[charliez]

Hi I have a Pure Distilling Reflux still and I am seriously thinking of getting a pot still and wondering if I could get on the right track in choosing between the Pure Distilling Pot Condenser or the Still Spirits Alembic Copper Dome and Alembic Condenser as what I have read the copper dome in Still Spirits is more better than the Pure Distilling any feed back would be very much appreicated
regards
charlie

[Kenster]

Charlie, g'day.
Not too familiar with the unit u have but as i have a SS T500, i know their stuff is VERY expensive for what u get. ie. The copper dome thing is just way too dear for what it does.
Are u building your own pot? If not, it is way simpler than u may think and with enough reading on this site, you will be able to customise it to fit your existing column/booler. Then make up a simple leibig condenser and you are cookin.
Research A LOT before u decide, we, many on this site, have regretted HBS purchases to find that we can produce/procure superior products AFTER the event. Check the 'for sale' section, you may do well.
Hope this helps a bit...
Ken

[Professor Green]

Definitely check your other options charliez. As Ken said, the T500 alembic dome and condenser are ridiculously overpriced for what they are and I found the condenser to be barely adequate. For the money you'd drop on the dome and condenser you can do much better.

Cheers,
Prof. Green.