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What's the run time difference between using the 1.5kW electric & a propane burner? I have a turkey cooker I could use, but the wife thinks I should use the elec (think she's afraid I might burn down the house, & thus says if I use propane I have to go 100 ft away from the house)
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Hello <echo> <echo> 
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The actual speed of distillation will not change, regardless of your heat source (providing you get enough heat from it, that is). The limits will be imposed by the column size and design, as well as your column packing.
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Thanks, I chose to use the 1500w electric.
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Does the 1500 provide enough heat?
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it does for me. takes about 90 minutes to get to temp, then it is just fine. I also removed the thermostat and added my own rheostat
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the 1500 works just fine for me also and I never even played with the thermo. I keep it cranked and use the water valve to adjust temp.
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" Originally Posted by: Wade  the 1500 works just fine for me also and I never even played with the thermo. I keep it cranked and use the water valve to adjust temp. i use 1500 watts on my 6.5 gallon rig. i jumped the controll in the hot plate to keep it on constantly but i regulate it on and off with a johnson a419 controll. I had a thermowell installed in my boiler:) PS WADE____ I saw waldo last satuarday at lake de gray Ark. Wail till i get home to post a picture of the outfit he was wearing  "
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So I intend to use a propane burner apparatus but intend to stay with it. I am contemplating the distance from still to flame. Do not wish to burn. Anyone use a propane rig?
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I have used propane for a long time. Best heat is usually at the edge of the flame (if the air ratio on your burner is correct). No big worries with burning anything.
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Thanks. I know where LA is without the prompt. 
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