JohnBee
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Need help identifying these parts
I found a video recently where someone is showcasing a simple lab distillation device which I'd like to build also. But I can't identify some of the
parts by name so as to locate a source:
The video in question can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RszWo4MT27I
The parts I'm particularly interested in are:
1. The heating element apparatus.
2. The overflow or check-valve apparatus
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
[Edited on 31-5-2015 by JohnBee]
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Magpie
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The Utube poster showed the overflow device that goes to a drain. He should have pointed out the purpose of the drain feature. Without the steady
overflow purge of that drain mineral deposits would quickly build up in the boiler.
The vessel/overflow also serves to provide level control in the boiler.
It looks like a very nice system.
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What kind of purity requirements do you have that cannot be met by supermarket distilled or RO water?
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The single most important condition for a successful synthesis is good mixing - Nicodem
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JohnBee
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Quote: Originally posted by Magpie  | | The Utube poster showed the overflow device that goes to a drain. He should have pointed out the purpose of the drain feature.
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I think he said it was to control the water level in the boiling flask
| Quote: | | Without the steady overflow purge of that drain mineral deposits would quickly build up in the boiler . |
That is an excellent question.
| Quote: | | It looks like a very nice system. |
Indeed.
I just hope it's final price is better than a Quartz distillation unit. Which has my backup unit should this work out to be at/or around the same
price.
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gatosgr
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Looks nice I wonder what kind of valve is he using?
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