Got an idea, would like some feedback from the more learned than myself.
I want to build a VM/LM Reflux still, but I want to build it with double 2 inch colums. the idea will be to have basically two seperate stills on one boiler but with the outputs of the VM connected and the outputs of the LM connected.
I think I can get away with having the one gate valve for the two VM outlets but would probably need two need valves for the Boka LM outlets.
This, from what I can tell has at least two obvious problems:
First, I will need two reflux condesnsers (materials and labour are not a real problem)
Second, having two needle valves for the LM these will need to be adjusted almost exactly the same (bit more dicking around with heads and tails?)
Both outlets will be condensed with big liebig condesnsers.
It will be a 50L keg boiler with Italian Spiral Burner for heat supply.
The reason that I want to have double 2 inch colums instead of a single 3 inch is I wont have to worry about chocking and flooding problems and materials and unions will be a lot cheaper.
Can anyone see any other major problems I have not thought of?
Do you think this could be a successful build?
All suggestions and opinions welcome. ;)