Is there an issues using different reducers?
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Is there an issues using different reducers?
Is there any difference using a 6"x2" reducer on top of my 15.5 gal boiler? Whether it is a cap, concentric or bowl?
CM Reflux Still -- Copper mesh 16" ,column 31" tall, dia. 2",temp at boiler,top of column, power - PAC w5500w Element
Pot Still -- Copper mesh 16",column, 23" tall dia. 2", temp at boiler, power - PAC w5500w Element
Pot Still -- Copper mesh 16",column, 23" tall dia. 2", temp at boiler, power - PAC w5500w Element
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Re: Is there an issues using different reducers?
Can you provide more details?
Heat?
Spirit type?
Packing?
Etc
Heat?
Spirit type?
Packing?
Etc
Re: Is there an issues using different reducers?
I would say for most purposes, no. The cap style will get you the most packed colum height for a reflux rig, while the concentric or bowl might behave a little like an onion, but to a lesser extent, for pot stillin'.
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Re: Is there an issues using different reducers?
Yeah, elevation wise the end cap reducer can help you save some valuable height if maximum plate count (theoretical or actual) is needed.
Beyond that, at the hobby scale the concentric reducer is probably not bringing a bunch of value to the table. Especially if the cap on your kettle is not a dome (or the like).
Beyond that, at the hobby scale the concentric reducer is probably not bringing a bunch of value to the table. Especially if the cap on your kettle is not a dome (or the like).
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Re: Is there an issues using different reducers?
6x2 or 2x6, lol? It's a keg, so is that 2" to go from the stock keg neck to a 6" column/riser? Why you got a 6" anything on a tiny little keg?! Or do you have a 6" ferrule on your keg top so you can get your hand in it from time to time but are reducing down to 2" for the business? Inquiring minds want to know.
Re: Is there an issues using different reducers?
6 x 2.
6" is more optimal to provide accessibility for cleaning / inspections on a keg.
Unless you're a little fella, 4" is just a bit small.
And 2" is completely inaccessible.
6" is more optimal to provide accessibility for cleaning / inspections on a keg.
Unless you're a little fella, 4" is just a bit small.
And 2" is completely inaccessible.
Trample the injured and hurdle the dead.