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@passedpawn I just received a 2L Vevor kit similar to yours. Looking to purchase a pump for the cooling loop, I have no experience with steam distillation. Do you think this pump will have a sufficient flow rate?

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@passedpawn I just received a 2L Vevor kit similar to yours. Looking to purchase a pump for the cooling loop, I have no experience with steam distillation. Do you think this pump will have a sufficient flow rate?

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No.
 
Sup Jay. Crap, I bought it already. Do you think recirculating ice water would help?

Any suggestion on proper flow rate? I have my old home brew march pumps I could use
 
@passedpawn I just received a 2L Vevor kit similar to yours. Looking to purchase a pump for the cooling loop, I have no experience with steam distillation. Do you think this pump will have a sufficient flow rate?

BRINGSMART Mini 12V Food Grade Water Pump 19GPH Low Noise Diaphragm Pump Self Priming Function Food Grade Pipe Fresh Water Transfer DC Pump Ice Maker Coffee Machine Water Cooling
Amazon.com
It's likely enough. Depends on the condenser you have. My graham condenser has a long path through the chilling fluid. Measure the temperature of the condensed oils when they exit. If they are warm, your chilling flow might not be enough.
 
It's likely enough. Depends on the condenser you have. My graham condenser has a long path through the chilling fluid. Measure the temperature of the condensed oils when they exit. If they are warm, your chilling flow might not be enough.
Did you ever taste the hop hydrosol? If so didn’t it taste any good?
 
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