Thank you for the great video! I never considered moving the caps from one side of the plate to the other.
I always ran my plates with only one cap facing down since I thought this would be consistent with how the downcomer plates run (less flow restriction going up) but it looks like that is a mistake.
I should be running with most of the caps facing down if I want more reflux?
Thank you for the great video! I never considered moving the caps from one side of the plate to the other.
I always ran my plates with only one cap facing down since I thought this would be consistent with how the downcomer plates run (less flow restriction going up) but it looks like that is a mistake.
I should be running with most of the caps facing down if I want more reflux?
Does a bubble plate replace the rashing rings and stuffing in a column?
Or do they work together? No sight glass installed.
Best to install a bubbler at the bottom or top of the column?
My SS distiller has a 2″ reflux column on a 6 gal. can.
I always capture the first 150 ml. of condensation at about 150 F.
Supposedly captures most if not all the toxins in the wash.
Ethanol starts to come in at 165 F.
These plates are new to me, first time encountered, how long has this twist in technology been available?
I haven’t noticed any drastic pressure increases when I run plates, so I’d personally say you’d be fine with pressure.
Nice job on achieving those numbers. Even if you spent six figures on a still, you can’t achieve much higher than that due to azeotropes, but plates could help you with consistency on the 95% for sure!
Does a bubble plate replace the rashing rings and stuffing in a column?
Or do they work together? No sight glass installed.
Best to install a bubbler at the bottom or top of the column?
My SS distiller has a 2″ reflux column on a 6 gal. can.
I always capture the first 150 ml. of condensation at about 150 F.
Supposedly captures most if not all the toxins in the wash.
Ethanol starts to come in at 165 F.
These plates are new to me, first time encountered, how long has this twist in technology been available?
I haven’t noticed any drastic pressure increases when I run plates, so I’d personally say you’d be fine with pressure.
Nice job on achieving those numbers. Even if you spent six figures on a still, you can’t achieve much higher than that due to azeotropes, but plates could help you with consistency on the 95% for sure!
Thank you for the great video! I never considered moving the caps from one side of the plate to the other.
I always ran my plates with only one cap facing down since I thought this would be consistent with how the downcomer plates run (less flow restriction going up) but it looks like that is a mistake.
I should be running with most of the caps facing down if I want more reflux?
Thank you!
Mike
More than welcome, Mike! Thanks for watching.
Yes sir, you want all caps facing down if you want the most reflux. You were operating at minimum reflux mode with the one cap facing down.
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Thank you for the great video! I never considered moving the caps from one side of the plate to the other.
I always ran my plates with only one cap facing down since I thought this would be consistent with how the downcomer plates run (less flow restriction going up) but it looks like that is a mistake.
I should be running with most of the caps facing down if I want more reflux?
Thank you!
Mike
More than welcome, Mike! Thanks for watching.
Yes sir, you want all caps facing down if you want the most reflux. You were operating at minimum reflux mode with the one cap facing down.
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Does a bubble plate replace the rashing rings and stuffing in a column?
Or do they work together? No sight glass installed.
Best to install a bubbler at the bottom or top of the column?
My SS distiller has a 2″ reflux column on a 6 gal. can.
I always capture the first 150 ml. of condensation at about 150 F.
Supposedly captures most if not all the toxins in the wash.
Ethanol starts to come in at 165 F.
These plates are new to me, first time encountered, how long has this twist in technology been available?
1. It can if you want, or you can use both together. Your call.
2. Top of the column is usually the better way if you can.
I’m not sure how long exactly plates have been around but for the last 20 years at least.
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Thanks Boo.
Wondering if the plate/s increase the pressure in the system, especially if they obstruct over time and not cleaned well regularly?
Also, I consistently measure 95%+ with current system. If so, is the investment in a bubbler worthy and/or good means to assure purity-quality?
Really appreciate your input and insight/s. thanks for the effort.
Hey, Michael.
I haven’t noticed any drastic pressure increases when I run plates, so I’d personally say you’d be fine with pressure.
Nice job on achieving those numbers. Even if you spent six figures on a still, you can’t achieve much higher than that due to azeotropes, but plates could help you with consistency on the 95% for sure!
My pleasure!
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Got it, mil gracias!
No hay problema!
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Does a bubble plate replace the rashing rings and stuffing in a column?
Or do they work together? No sight glass installed.
Best to install a bubbler at the bottom or top of the column?
My SS distiller has a 2″ reflux column on a 6 gal. can.
I always capture the first 150 ml. of condensation at about 150 F.
Supposedly captures most if not all the toxins in the wash.
Ethanol starts to come in at 165 F.
These plates are new to me, first time encountered, how long has this twist in technology been available?
1. It can if you want, or you can use both together. Your call.
2. Top of the column is usually the better way if you can.
I’m not sure how long exactly plates have been around but for the last 20 years at least.
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Thanks Boo.
Wondering if the plate/s increase the pressure in the system, especially if they obstruct over time and not cleaned well regularly?
Also, I consistently measure 95%+ with current system. If so, is the investment in a bubbler worthy and/or good means to assure purity-quality?
Really appreciate your input and insight/s. thanks for the effort.
Hey, Michael.
I haven’t noticed any drastic pressure increases when I run plates, so I’d personally say you’d be fine with pressure.
Nice job on achieving those numbers. Even if you spent six figures on a still, you can’t achieve much higher than that due to azeotropes, but plates could help you with consistency on the 95% for sure!
My pleasure!
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Got it, mil gracias!
No hay problema!
Thanks
Boo
Mile Hi Distilling
Fantastic video! Great information and clear explanations. Many thanks!!!!
You got it, Pete! Glad you enjoyed!
Fantastic video! Great information and clear explanations. Many thanks!!!!
You got it, Pete! Glad you enjoyed!
Video stops then sound stops, annoying!
Video stops then sound stops, annoying!