Guest d0tb0y Posted September 30, 2005 Hi there, Looking for large sealed (ie has a lid) containers that can tolerate ~130c, to be used for steam distillation. Something like those 20L Acetone tins from bunnings, that has a lid that i can use to attach a condernsor onto. Or something similar. Really need to steam distill, live in brisbane and am able to pick up anything that can be used. Was considering a large glass demijohn from the brewstore, but it appears soda glass will crack during heating. Please help. [ 30. September 2005, 04:26: Message edited by: d0tb0y/n00dle ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2b Posted September 30, 2005 Have you tried an automotive repair shop ? Oil comes in those and bigger.Possibly try a paint(automotive) supplier , they sell solvents by the litre in many size drums , just buy the empty drum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest d0tb0y Posted September 30, 2005 Hmm, i'll check that out. I might try fish and chip shops first because thier oil drums only had edible oil in it. Not that the steam distillation product will be internally consumed, but i guess, just paranioa/fear of irritation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted September 30, 2005 Try your local op-shops for an old vacola unit.I picked one up with 24 x 1pint jars for zip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted September 30, 2005 Hi mate, If you are interested on making your own distialation rig have a read of the below .pdf, with so many people asking about making distilation devices I thought I would post it here for all to grab. DIY_Alcohol_Distillation_Device.pdf It will be up for 2 weeks so grab it while you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted September 30, 2005 Sorry missed the distillation part, thought you wanted it for sterlilisation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devance Posted October 1, 2005 Well soda/coke/pepsi stainless container the kind that soda drink despnsers use, like in drive inns or movies have a long stainless tube directly to the bottom and are stainless except some have a plastic top.. Can be picked cheap at a flea market for 5$. The fixtures are hard to have connection to, but for steam sterializtion a speedometer cable from a car won't leak if connectected to a pressurecooker for steam sterilization to the softdrink container. Getting the grease out can be a problem with the cable. Some of the softdrink container have a plastic rather than a stainless steel top. But the tops lock well since they have to be pressurized with CO2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
