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Hi everyone, I got my new still just came in: shorturl Is this considered a "Liquid Management" still or "Vapor Management" still? Is it important to insulate the tower? Thanks in advance! Steve
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"The consider will turn the vapor into liguid ??? I have tried the colum insulated and without, I think that insulate is better, but only by a few degrees.
popapina"
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" Originally Posted by: popapina  The consider will turn the vapor into liguid ??? I have tried the colum insulated and without, I think that insulate is better, but only by a few degrees.
popapina I think he means the CONDENSER but good description anyway.  "
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On a pot still column insulation is not that important, but boiler insulation is. On a reflux run you will see a difference, especially with heat control, on windy or cold days. I have run both ways and find the full insulation decreases my boil times and increases my fine temp control. I believe this type of still is correctly identified as a cooling management style.
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What material do you recommend for insulation?
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" Originally Posted by: steveb What material do you recommend for insulation? The foil bubble wrap works well and easy to use. I use foil faced fiberglass insulation since I have it. Bit of overkill, but works great."
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Thanks. Is the foil bubble wrap available at most hardware stores?
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Yes, go to the insulation section, it's usually there - Reflectix is a brand name that I see at Home Depot
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