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  1. Hi, in one post you mentioned distillers using river water for cooling.  Any idea what kind of pipes and pump to use?

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      PeteB

      That sounds like a good option. I am assuming here that if you have a still of less than 1,000 litre capacity you could get away with a 1 hp electric pump. There are 2 options, set up at river and run cables, or set pump at floor level at distillery but I doubt this would work because 13 foot lift is very close to the limit of most pumps.

      With pump at river you would need 1 inch pipe to run up to distillery, black polythene is probably easiest and most economical. A return line would be best at 1 1/2  inch to stop back pressure that could damage your condenser, or maybe not.

      When you know how much energy you need to get rid of from your condenser then someone on this forum will probably help with calcs if you need. Then take the numbers to local pump shop for final sizing.

       

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  2. Hi, in one post you mentioned distillers using river water for cooling.  Any idea what kind of pipes and pump to use?

    1. PeteB

      PeteB

      You obviously need a WATER PUMP  and WATER PIPES

      But what sizes and how do you run the pump?

      How far are you from the river?

      How many feet are you above river level?

      Do you have electricity supply near river?

      How much cooling energy do you need?

      Will you run the used water back to the river?

       

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