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for making small ammounts of essential oils I have seen one from Vago but they are £300 and am a cheapskate
Or anyone know of any good plans


 
Posted : 16/08/2010 10:16 pm
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Make your own out of an oil drum, piping and a cooled collection bucket.

Or if that's too big, check Ebay for labware or Scitech who do a very nice micro organic chemistry set.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-24-40-chemistry-lab-glassware-distilling-kit-10pcs-/160426204439?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

What are you planning on distilling? Safrole?


 
Posted : 17/08/2010 7:42 am
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Don't forget the Vaseline to grease the connectors if you get that, and unless your distilates are volatile, you don't need the round bottom flask at the end 🙂


 
Posted : 17/08/2010 7:55 am
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Not the highest quality kit, but should work, sometimes some good glassware for sale on ebay.


 
Posted : 17/08/2010 8:03 am
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SH6-22-Claisen-Still-Head-Adapter-Quickfit-Glass-Lab-/110454623525?pt=UK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Lab_Supplies_ET

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Distillation-Apparatus-Quickfit-Joints-/170524515761?pt=UK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Lab_Supplies_ET

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flask-Still-Head-Vigreux-Column-Quickfit-MD7-10-/170525223542?pt=UK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Lab_Supplies_ET

Other option that works is using a pressure cooker. If you run hose/tubing from the pressure valve hole (remove pressure valve) into a container sat in ice - 2 litre pop bottle would probably do but be only one use due to deforming under steam


 
Posted : 17/08/2010 8:06 am