# Using the PolyPhoenix Air Still Pro on an External Boiler 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](https://kegland.com.au/products/polyphoenix-air-still-lid-adaptor-x-3-inch-tc-suits-35l-brewzilla-35l-digiboil) 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](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-clamp-3-sections) and [Beaded Seal](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-silicone-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 {% columns %} {% column %} **Azeotropic Distillation** 1 x KL27434 [35L BrewZilla](https://kegland.com.au/products/brewzilla-35l-gen-4) **or** KL07252 [35L DigiBoil](https://kegland.com.au/products/35l-digiboil-digital-turbo-boiler-2400watt) 1 x KL41720 [35L x 3 Inch TC PolyPhoenix Distillation Lid](https://kegland.com.au/products/35l-x-3-inch-tc-polyphoenix-distillation-lid-suits-brewzilla-digiboil?_pos=1\&_sid=5c3edc2ab\&_ss=r) 4 x KL36979 [PolyPhoenix - Straight Extension - PPSU 3 Inch TC](https://kegland.com.au/products/polyphoenix-3-inch-tc-straight-extension)\ \ 5 x KL25799 [3 Inch TC Clamp - 3 Segments](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-clamp-3-sections) 4 x KL25805 [3 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-silicone-beaded-seal) 1 x KL28868 [3 Inch TC Stainless Mesh Screen PTFE (Teflon & 7 mesh)](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-stainless-mesh-screen-ptfe-teflon-7-mesh) 8 x KL39567 [Quick Swivel Connector 1/2' x Stainless Steel End Cap (18mm)](https://kegland.com.au/products/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)](https://kegland.com.au/products/spiral-prismatic-packing-spp-500g-od0-4mm-x-h3-6mm?_pos=1&_sid=77838ec0b&_ss=r) {% endcolumn %} {% column %} **Pot Distillation** 1 x KL27434 [35L BrewZilla](https://kegland.com.au/products/brewzilla-35l-gen-4) **or** KL07252 [35L DigiBoil](https://kegland.com.au/products/35l-digiboil-digital-turbo-boiler-2400watt) 1 x KL41720 [35L x 3 Inch TC PolyPhoenix Distillation Lid](https://kegland.com.au/products/35l-x-3-inch-tc-polyphoenix-distillation-lid-suits-brewzilla-digiboil?_pos=1\&_sid=5c3edc2ab\&_ss=r) 2 x KL36979 [PolyPhoenix - Straight Extension - PPSU 3 Inch TC](https://kegland.com.au/products/polyphoenix-3-inch-tc-straight-extension)\ \ 3 x KL25799 [3 Inch TC Clamp - 3 Segments](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-clamp-3-sections) 3 x KL25805 [3 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-silicone-beaded-seal) 4 x KL39567 [Quick Swivel Connector 1/2' x Stainless Steel End Cap (18mm)](https://kegland.com.au/products/quick-swivel-connector-1-2-x-stainless-steel-end-cap-18mm) Optional - add up to 2 x KL36986 [PolyPhoenix - Botanicals Basket - 3 Inch TC](https://kegland.com.au/products/polyphoenix-3-inch-tc-botanicals-basket) {% endcolumn %} {% column %} **Bubble Capper Column** 1 x KL27434 [35L BrewZilla](https://kegland.com.au/products/brewzilla-35l-gen-4) **or** KL07252 [35L DigiBoil](https://kegland.com.au/products/35l-digiboil-digital-turbo-boiler-2400watt) 1 x KL41720 [35L x 3 Inch TC PolyPhoenix Distillation Lid](https://kegland.com.au/products/35l-x-3-inch-tc-polyphoenix-distillation-lid-suits-brewzilla-digiboil?_pos=1\&_sid=5c3edc2ab\&_ss=r) 3 x KL39666 [PolyPhoenix - Straight Bubble Capper Kit - PPSU 3 Inch TC](https://kegland.com.au/products/polyphoenix-bubble-capper-kit)\ \ 1 x KL25799 [3 Inch TC Clamp - 3 Segments](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-clamp-3-sections) 1 x KL25805 [3 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone](https://kegland.com.au/products/3-inch-tri-clover-silicone-beaded-seal) 1 x KL37921 [PolyPhoenix - Copper U-Bend with Silicone Tube](https://kegland.com.au/products/polyphoenix-copper-u-bend-with-silicone-tube) {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} ### 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](https://kegland.com.au/products/gen2-2400w-power-station-240v-power-controller?_pos=1&_sid=6d9960b8a&_ss=r)) 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. 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