Eprouvette

Home made 150ml Eprouvette.

Parts of the Parrot

Also known as a parrot, an eprouvette is a simple device for holding an alcoholometer during distillation, allowing for continual monitoring of the proof of the emerging distillate. Key to the following image:

• A - Input opening. Distillate emerges from the condensor and enters the filler tube here.
• B - Point at which distillate actually enters the eprouvette.
• C - Top of the eprouvette. The alcoholometer is placed here and floats in the emerging distillate, providing an easy view of current proof.
• D - Distillate emerges from the eprouvette here and is channeled to the excise lock or collection vessel.