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Small crack in retort?

Nickbb - 6-12-2012 at 13:15

I have a 250ml distillation retort and I was washing it recently and noticed it had a small crack 2 inches in length. Is it still safe to boil things in, or is there a risk it will shatter and spill every (really bad thing!)?

kristofvagyok - 6-12-2012 at 13:40

Get an oxygen/propane torch and "melt it back".

Elseway it could easily crack when you will heat it up.

Nickbb - 6-12-2012 at 13:54

Alright thanks.

IrC - 6-12-2012 at 14:13

Surround it with Kaowool while it cools.