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Who's run both and can tell me how they compare? I'm tempted to get the high efficiency dephlegmator because, well, it's high efficiency. But if the standard one does just fine, it might be worth pocketing the ~$80 difference.
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I have 3 models of Reflux Condensors in 4". Standard, 9 hole and Super.
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If you can go larger and afford the difference, go for it me, no regrets later.
Larger = less water usage
+1
+2. You will never complain about too much knock down ability.
Of course you need the bigger one. What kind of a question is that? You always need the bigger one. If you go to the hardware store to buy a cordless drill do you buy a pissy 12v or a 18v? You buy the 18v. If you go and buy a chain saw do you pick the 23cc one or the 49cc one? You pick the 49cc one. You always need bigger one, you should know that. That's man rule no 1.
I'm currently at a (calculatory) dilemma:
Looking between the 4" super deph and the 6" deph.
On paper, the 4" looks better to me as it has the higher surface area (= better efficiency), 100 USD better price and 4 ports for irrigation. Only downside would be the ceiling height difference (4"x12" vs. 6"x6")
=> Am I looking at this the wrong way?
Reference:
4": 9 tubes x 3/4" x 11.88" x pi = 273 sqin
6": 19 tubes x 3/8" x 6" x pi = 146 sqin
Don't forget to add reducer height and price.
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umm... may need 2 reducers if you put a 6" dephleg on a 4" column!
Yes but you'd need one reducer to the bend nonetheless, so add cost and height for one extra reducer.
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@CothermannDistilling - Planning on a 6" column at the moment and comparing the RC's against each other
@punkin - My plan at the moment is to have a 6x4 and 4x2 torpedo with thermowell. That way, I can flush through the 4x2 torpedo and have a temp measurement on top of the column. So in my mind, there's no additional cost to the set-up.
My main issue though is not cost but overall efficiency. I'm getting 60% more surface area going with the 4" RC. Additionally, more x-flow since the tubes are longer. So overall I would expect a better efficiency.
All good mate. That's a good setup. Ask me how i know. :))
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LoL! Yeah, there's a good chance that most ideas aren't really unique...
So not even a boka head on a 4" plated column? :P
with a 6" column.... hmmm... I have two thoughts:
(both with 6" dephleg)
1 - 6x3 with 3" 180 and 3" condenser
2 - 6x2(even if custom made) and 2" 180 and two long 2" condensers in series...