Using the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro on an External Boiler

KB51193 PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro | KL48682 3" TC Lid Adapter

The PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro is designed to be used with the 6L PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro Boiler which allows a batch (wash) size of up to 5L

It can also be used on a larger boiler with the KL48682 PolyPhoenix Air Still - Lid Adaptor x 3" TC

This adapter fits onto the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro Head and allows easy connection to a 3" Tri Clover (or 2" or 4" TC Fitting with a suitable adapter).

This is a fantastic solution if you wsih to distill larger batches than 5L but do not have easy easy to a suitable water source (as required for traditional distillation) or wish to distill indoors etc.

Using the PolyPhoenix Air Still - Lid Adaptor x 3" TC with the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro Head is extremely simple.

The Lid Adapter clamps onto the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro Head in the same manner as the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro Boiler.

You will then need a 3" TC Clamp and Beaded Seal to connect to a 3" TC column or reducer if using with a column that is not a 3" Tri Clover.

The PolyPhoenix Air Still Lid Adapter is a perfect fit for other PolyPhoenix columns.

Recommended Configurations

Azeotropic Distillation

1 x KL27434 35L BrewZilla or KL07252 35L DigiBoil

1 x KL41720 35L x 3 Inch TC PolyPhoenix Distillation Lid

4 x KL36979 PolyPhoenix - Straight Extension - PPSU 3 Inch TC 5 x KL25799 3 Inch TC Clamp - 3 Segments

4 x KL25805 3 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone

1 x KL28868 3 Inch TC Stainless Mesh Screen PTFE (Teflon & 7 mesh)

8 x KL39567 Quick Swivel Connector 1/2' x Stainless Steel End Cap (18mm)

4 x KL32704 Spiral Prismatic Packing SPP (500G) 7mm (OD) x 3.6mm (Height) (Wire 0.4mm)

Pot Distillation

1 x KL27434 35L BrewZilla or KL07252 35L DigiBoil

1 x KL41720 35L x 3 Inch TC PolyPhoenix Distillation Lid

2 x KL36979 PolyPhoenix - Straight Extension - PPSU 3 Inch TC 3 x KL25799 3 Inch TC Clamp - 3 Segments

3 x KL25805 3 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone

4 x KL39567 Quick Swivel Connector 1/2' x Stainless Steel End Cap (18mm)

Optional - add up to 2 x KL36986 PolyPhoenix - Botanicals Basket - 3 Inch TC

Bubble Capper Column

1 x KL27434 35L BrewZilla or KL07252 35L DigiBoil

1 x KL41720 35L x 3 Inch TC PolyPhoenix Distillation Lid

3 x KL39666 PolyPhoenix - Straight Bubble Capper Kit - PPSU 3 Inch TC 1 x KL25799 3 Inch TC Clamp - 3 Segments

1 x KL25805 3 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone

1 x KL37921 PolyPhoenix - Copper U-Bend with Silicone Tube

Power Control with External Boiler

To power the external boiler, it can be plugged in as normal. However, this means that the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro cannot automate the run as power will not be shut off automatically when the End Temperature is reached.

It is recommended to use a Male IEC to 3 pin mains adapter so that the boiler can be powered by the IEC out of the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro. The boiler will then be supplied power by the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro and thus will automatically turn off when the End Temperature is reached.

Maximum Power Handling - External Boiler

The PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro Head has a maximum power handling of up to 600W

If this is exceeded then there will likely be leaking from the Still Head, the Ethanol Sensor can be tripped or the Relief Valve may vent.

The actual power output that can be used with an external boiler will vary depending on a number of circumstances, to account for environmental factors and losses.

Power will be 'lost' before reaching the condenser through factors including but not limited to:

• Boiler insulation or lack thereof (such as a neoprene jacket)

• Height of column

• Use of packing or bubble plates in the column

• Size of wash proportionate to the boiler

• Ambient temperature and conditions

This means that generally more power will need to be used in order to achieve a good boil and distillation run. However, should any leaks, vapour loss or other similar symptoms occur, this is a very strong indication that too much power is being used.

Using a 2400W Power Station 240V G2 - Power Controller) allows for fine power control to most 10amp boilers and is recommended.

When using a 35L Digiboil or 35L BrewZilla with a neoprene jacket (to prevent losses through the boiler wall) then you will generally get a good result with using just the 500W element. However, the run may be slower as a result. With a 65L Digiboil or BrewZilla the 1000w element is generally the best option provided that no jacket is fitted to the boiler. This may be too much power depending on other factors as above.