Yet another Boka Question

[lacedspirits]

What would the disadvantages/advantages to using a 3/8" take-off tube/needle valve instead of a 1/4" setup for a Boka slant plate be???
The only thing I can think of is that the distillate take-off would be a little bit faster for use in pot still mode. Maybe, maybe not... idk...
ls

[Braz]

It is overkill. You simply don't need it. Running in reflux mode you are only going to be taking off a few drops per second and 1/4" ID tube is plenty big enough. After a little while you will build a separate simple pot still head for your boiler anyway (we all do). It ends up being easier and better than constantly trying to detune your Bok into a pot still.

[LWTCS]

OFFTOPIC

Lacedspirits,
U running that Bok at work? Or just for personal use?

Noticed in one of your passed comments that your work rig had some issues.

[lacedspirits]

OFFTOPIC

Lacedspirits,
U running that Bok at work? Or just for personal use?

Noticed in one of your passed comments that your work rig had some issues.

The Bok is my personal still. At the distillery we have a PDA-1 and a larger 4" CM still from Mile HI with the crossed cooling lines running through the top of the column. The PDA-1 is nice but I'm not impressed with the Mile Hi still at all.

[LWTCS]

U keep a smaller rig around for infusions and such?

[lacedspirits]

Yeah, Larry. I use the PDA-1 for our gins and vapor infusions.