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[*] posted on 4-1-2016 at 16:04
Condensers


I need help there are way too many condensers to choose from(sizes) I want to know the best length for general distillation because they come in sizes ranging from 150mms to 500mms
Please tell what is the best size too get
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[*] posted on 4-1-2016 at 16:11


use the search engine!!! this topic has been discussed many times.
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[*] posted on 4-1-2016 at 16:20


A good general purpose condenser is the Liebig or West condenser. For a 19/22 taper I use a 200mm condenser. What is your glass taper size?



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[*] posted on 4-1-2016 at 16:27



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A good general purpose condenser is the Liebig or West condenser. For a 19/22 taper I use a 200mm condenser. What is your glass taper size?



I generally like the 24/40 tapered size ground glass joint
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[*] posted on 4-1-2016 at 16:32


Others can likely tell you a good general purpose length for that taper.



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[*] posted on 4-1-2016 at 17:16


300 mm is a good length for a 24/40 Liebig. I have one and it's great for most purposes. That's what I'd recommend.
I also have a 200 mm one, but it doesn't work quite as well.



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[*] posted on 4-1-2016 at 19:21


I will agree that 300 mm (~12") is a good length. Too long is easy to break and hard to use, too short is not much use, except for high boiling liquids. A Liebig or West (a little narrower) condenser will work for nearly everything. But 200 - 250mm will also work for many uses.
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