questions about temprature of destilation and condenser
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:26 am
Hello there!
i have a new pot still with a botanical basket, and im destilling gin. before in a old still, i was destilling guided by the temperature of vapor, and taste and smell. But I have some troubles with this new machine ( 3 resistors of 1400 w each one, that heat the thermal oil)
i macerate de botanical in a 55% alcohol solution, except citrus peel and flowers ( them in a botanical basket).
So the first drops recollected it's in 88 abs. So after to appart 3% of total solution in a boiler, i began to recollect the hearts ( the temp of vapor in this point its about 80ºC) Always destill at the lowest power, just 1400 w. so when i collect the 40% of total in the boiler, in my opinion is the best proportion. the temp is in 83 84 ºC, and i feel tails so i think its time to stop destilling.
What do you think? its normal have a 42 %? and cut the destillation in 85 Cº? OR i have to put more power and turn on the other resistance
Before i Cut in 92 Cº
And another question, what do you think about the temp of water in condesation, i try to use in 25C, but if the water up or down in C It could be a problem, if i get vapour condesation?
Many thanks!
Regard from Argentina
i have a new pot still with a botanical basket, and im destilling gin. before in a old still, i was destilling guided by the temperature of vapor, and taste and smell. But I have some troubles with this new machine ( 3 resistors of 1400 w each one, that heat the thermal oil)
i macerate de botanical in a 55% alcohol solution, except citrus peel and flowers ( them in a botanical basket).
So the first drops recollected it's in 88 abs. So after to appart 3% of total solution in a boiler, i began to recollect the hearts ( the temp of vapor in this point its about 80ºC) Always destill at the lowest power, just 1400 w. so when i collect the 40% of total in the boiler, in my opinion is the best proportion. the temp is in 83 84 ºC, and i feel tails so i think its time to stop destilling.
What do you think? its normal have a 42 %? and cut the destillation in 85 Cº? OR i have to put more power and turn on the other resistance
Before i Cut in 92 Cº
And another question, what do you think about the temp of water in condesation, i try to use in 25C, but if the water up or down in C It could be a problem, if i get vapour condesation?
Many thanks!
Regard from Argentina