BOK condensor and copper mesh?

[Slowninja]

Just finished building my BOKA, still need to build an output tube but I have the valve installed.

Anyways, my condensor is a double coil from 1/4", about 8" long. Theres a gap in the middle. Should I fill that gap with copper mesh?

[oakback]

Yes.

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[Slowninja]

Thanks for the reply. Time to pack the column and build an output tube/ liebig now