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    Boil kettle condenser - no overhead ventilation needed

    I wasn’t concerned. I have just made a big mistake in my calculations overlooking the fact that sprayed water will return to kettle (basically went for option 1 in my sketch whereas I should have went for 3)
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    Boil kettle condenser - no overhead ventilation needed

    Thanks. Will do and keep you posted. will post some pictures of it.
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    Boil kettle condenser - no overhead ventilation needed

    Correct. I did some sketches that enabled me to understand my mistake. You may find below the boiler tank and condenser overall sketch as well as a detailed one of the condenser + nozzle position. I initially went for a 90° full cone nozzle and installed it 2 inches upper the tee inlet...
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    Boil kettle condenser - no overhead ventilation needed

    Sure will do. If I may, as the owner of this great idea, what do you believe is the best position for the nozzle in a 4” setting? Just on top of the Tee inlet hole? In the middle of the tee inlet? Thanks
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    Boil kettle condenser - no overhead ventilation needed

    My boil off rate is lower but it was expected. What is less cool, is the fact that tap water (of the nozzle) may flow back to the boiler. I do not know if my original post was clear. The only issue is not steam related. When tested in the early stage of the boiling process, part of the...
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    Boil kettle condenser - no overhead ventilation needed

    To BrunDog and all the contributors to this thread, I wanted to thank you for the great idea, concept and advice that allowed me to bring down the steam level to zero on my 400liters (3 BBL?) electric brewery. I have upgraded the device to 4”, welding a 4” clamp on the top of my boiler (closed...
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