gardenlover
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Hi all, the goal of this thread is to discuss the best way to build a closed loop system and run it pice by pice. Most standard system consist of a Material column, a de wax column, and a collection base/(column >Buzzy bee)
First up, lets talk filters. There are are several different kinds out there and variations on how they set up. For mine, I have a Best Value which is several filter plates with a screen and type of compression clip to hold the filter paper, that is utterly worthless! The idea behind the clip is to apply preassure to the inside walls where the filter paper is suppose to be held firmly. However the clip is usually misshaped and will allow all kinds of crap slip by.
So the easy fix for this is to order these cheap Filter plate rings from the hardware factory store direct or on amazon for $12-26 depending on size. all they are is a solid stainless steal ring that will put even pressure on the entire filter paper the entire circumference of the tube.
Heres is where I need some input. I have seen many people separate their filter plate assembly from the de wax column and mount it separately. Does anyone know why this is done? is it easier to clean? I would be worried the fats would clog the hose going from the de wax column to the filter. but if that did not happen would it be a problem that the filter plates were not cold? After the lipids separate out, could they re-disolve back into the solvent at room temp?
I have more to add and more question to pose but want to go step by step.
First up, lets talk filters. There are are several different kinds out there and variations on how they set up. For mine, I have a Best Value which is several filter plates with a screen and type of compression clip to hold the filter paper, that is utterly worthless! The idea behind the clip is to apply preassure to the inside walls where the filter paper is suppose to be held firmly. However the clip is usually misshaped and will allow all kinds of crap slip by.
So the easy fix for this is to order these cheap Filter plate rings from the hardware factory store direct or on amazon for $12-26 depending on size. all they are is a solid stainless steal ring that will put even pressure on the entire filter paper the entire circumference of the tube.
Heres is where I need some input. I have seen many people separate their filter plate assembly from the de wax column and mount it separately. Does anyone know why this is done? is it easier to clean? I would be worried the fats would clog the hose going from the de wax column to the filter. but if that did not happen would it be a problem that the filter plates were not cold? After the lipids separate out, could they re-disolve back into the solvent at room temp?
I have more to add and more question to pose but want to go step by step.
