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DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-55 Premium-Plus

Für die Destillation von ätherischen Ölen optimierte legale Edelstahl-Destille mit großem Fassungsvermögen für Blüten und Blätter

Der DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-55 Premium-Plus Modell 2024 ist eine erweiterte Variante des Modells E2-55 Premium Plus Modell 2023 mit einem Wasser-/Dampfkessel von über 10 Litern. Da hier der Wasservorrat in der Regel für mehrere Destillationen reicht, ist hier das Pflanzenrohr auf dem Wasserkessel verschraubbar konzipiert worden, damit es separat abgenommen werden kann, um es mit neuen Pflanzen oder Drogen zu füllen. Der Unterschied ist die komplette Aufständerung der Destillierbrücke incl. einer 3. Stütze für den Endkühler durch ein verstellbares Stativ, sodass Kessel und Pflanzenrohr zum Neufüllen herausgenommen werden kann und alles andere stehen bleibt. Das beschleunigt das Arbeiten damit erheblich. Das findet man weiter unten dokumentiert.

Der Vorkondensor zum druckverlustfreien Übergang zur Verflüssigung des Dampfes in den Kühler ist mit über 1 m Kühllänge komfotabel ausgestattet worden. Um das System kompakt zu halten, ist er gebogen konzipiert. Steigrohr und Vorkondensor sind miteinander verschraubbar gefertigt, so dass das System leichter handhabbar und variabler ist. Auch der Destillatkühler ist in gewundener Form ausgelegt und kann dadurch länger ausgelegt werden, ohne dass das System ausladend wird. Insgesamt ergeben Vorkondensor und Hauptkühler Kühllänge von über 2 m, so dass nur verhältnismäßig wenig Kühlwasser verbraucht wird. 
Das Steigrohr des Premium-Plus Modells ist zur Minimierung der Rücktropfverluste isoliert. Insgesamt ist das Premium-Plus-Modell für die Gewinnung von ätherischen Ölen und Hydrolaten optimiert. Im Vorkondensor wird der Dampf verflüssigt, ohne dass in diesem 1. Schritt der Querschnitt beim Übergang des Dampfes vom Steigrohr in die Kühlung reduziert wird. Daher muss der Dampf hier nicht gegen einen Druckberg anströmen, was zu Ölverlusten führen würde, aber auch die Temperatur an den Pflanzen ist damit niedriger als ohne Vorkondensor. Erst beim beim Übergang in den Endkühler wird der Querschnitt reduziert, erzeugt aber keinen Strömungswiderstand mehr, weil der Dampf mittlerweile verflüssigt ist.
Zur Anmerkung: Druckverluste im Leitungssystem wirken sich als Druckerhöhung im Pflanzenrohr aus, der Dampf muss also gegen einen Druckberg arbeiten. Das schadet den ätherischen Ölen und vermindert deren Qualität.

Aus früheren Versuchen mit dem DESTILLIERMEISTER E2-55 Premium wissen wir, dass sich das optimale Verhältnis von Pflanzenrohrhöhe zu Pflanzenrohrdurchmesser positiv auf die Effizienz auswirkt. Wegen der größeren Verdampfungsfläche des Wasserkessels wird die Destillationsgeschwindigkeit signifikant erhöht, was eine Verkürzung der Destillationsdauer und eine kürzere Aufenthaltsdauer der ätherischen Öle in einer heißen Umgebung bewirkt. Es wirkt sich also auch auf die Qualität der Destillate aus.

Für die allermeisten Pflanzen und Blüten reicht der Wasservorrat für 6 bis 7 Destillationen bei Entnahme von 1 Liter Destillat pro Destillation. Wenn die Entnahme von einem Liter Hydrolat pro Destillation aber einmal nicht ausreicht, was wir z. B. bei der Destillation von Fenchelsamen festgestellt haben, reicht der Wasservorrat für mindestens 2 Destillationen. Das bringt eine deutliche Zeitersparnis bei der Arbeit verglichen mit dem 2 Liter - Dampfkessel. Die Verwendung eines großen Kessels zur Hydrolat Gewinnung ist auch in Deutschland völlig legal. Sie müssen einen Kessel über 2 Liter aber dem Zoll melden, dürfen ihn dann uneingeschränkt nutzen, auch für den Privatgebrauch.
Durch das isolierte Steigrohr werden Rücktropf-Verluste bereits reduziert. Die Rücktropf-Verluste lassen sich weiter reduzieren, indem man das Pflanzen-Rohr ebenfalls isoliert, z. B. mit einer Decke. Damit ist dann eine höhere Öl-Ausbeute zu erwarten.

Mit 5,5 Liter Pflanzenraum haben sie reichlich Volumen, um größere Mengen Pflanzen oder Drogen zu verarbeiten. Durch Hochstellen des Aromakorbes können Sie aber auch mit kleineren Mengen experimentieren, sie sollten dann aber mit verminderter Heizleistung arbeiten, damit der Dampf nicht einfach ohne Wirkung das Pflanzengut durchströmt. Da die Dampferzeugung in einem extra Kessel unter dem Pflanzenbehälter stattfindet, ist eine Berührung mit kochendem Wasser ausgeschlossen. Sie sollten den Kessel aber nur mit maximal 9 Liter füllen, damit sich der Dampf im Kessel entwickeln kann und bei Siedeverzug kein heißes Wasser mit hochgezogen wird.
Wasser- / Dampfbehälter und Pflanzen-/ Drogenrohr, sowie alle destillatführenden Rohrleitungen sind in hochwertigem Edelstahl ausgeführt. 

DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-55 Premium-Plus24 - with everything you need

No more silicone seals required

You save around €60 with this bundle

A legal, high-capacity stainless-steel still, optimised for the distillation of essential oils from flowers and leaves

The DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-55 Premium-Plus24 is an enhanced version of the E10-55 Premium 2022 model, featuring a water/steam boiler with a capacity of over 10 litres. As the water supply is generally sufficient for several distillations, the plant tube has been designed to be screwed onto the water boiler so that it can be removed separately to be refilled with new plants or herbs. The key difference is that the distillation bridge is fully supported by an adjustable tripod, meaning that the boiler and plant tube can be removed for refilling whilst the rest of the system remains in place. This significantly speeds up the process. This is documented further below.

The pre-condenser, which ensures a pressure-loss-free transition to the liquefaction of the vapour in the cooler, has been generously dimensioned with a cooling length of over 1 m. To keep the system compact, it has been designed in a curved configuration. The riser pipe and pre-condenser are manufactured to be screw-connected to one another, making the system easier to handle and more versatile. The distillate cooler is also designed in a coiled form and can therefore be made longer without the system becoming bulky. In total, the pre-condenser and main cooler provide a cooling length of over 2 m, meaning that only a relatively small amount of cooling water is consumed.

The riser pipe on the Premium-Plus model is insulated to minimise condensate loss. Overall, the Premium-Plus model is optimised for the extraction of essential oils and hydrolates. In the pre-condenser, the steam is liquefied without the cross-sectional area being reduced during this first stage as the steam passes from the riser pipe into the cooling section. Consequently, the steam does not have to flow against a pressure peak here – which would lead to oil losses – and the temperature at the plants is therefore lower than it would be without a pre-condenser. The cross-sectional area is only reduced upon transition to the final cooler, but this no longer creates any flow resistance because the steam has by then been liquefied.

Note: Pressure losses in the pipework system result in increased pressure within the plant tube; the steam must therefore work against a pressure peak. This damages the essential oils and reduces their quality.

From previous trials with the DESTILLIERMEISTER E2-55 Premium, we know that the optimal ratio of plant tube height to plant tube diameter has a positive effect on efficiency. Due to the larger evaporation surface area of the water boiler, the distillation rate is significantly increased, which shortens the distillation time and reduces the duration for which the essential oils are exposed to a hot environment. This therefore also affects the quality of the distillates.

For the vast majority of plants and flowers, the water supply is sufficient for 6 to 7 distillations when 1 litre of distillate is collected per distillation. However, if collecting one litre of hydrolat per distillation is not sufficient – as we have found to be the case, for example, when distilling fennel seeds – the water supply is still sufficient for at least 2 distillations.

This results in a significant time saving compared with the 2-litre steam boiler. The use of a large boiler for hydrolate extraction is also entirely legal in Germany. You must, however, declare a boiler with a capacity of over 2 litres to customs; you may then use it without restriction, including for private use.

The insulated riser tube already reduces condensate losses. These losses can be further reduced by insulating the plant tube as well, for example with a blanket. This should then result in a higher oil yield.

With 5.5 litres of plant chamber capacity, you have ample space to process larger quantities of plant material or drugs. By raising the aroma basket, however, you can also experiment with smaller quantities; in this case, you should operate at a reduced heat setting to ensure the steam does not simply pass through the plant material without having any effect. As the steam is generated in a separate boiler beneath the herb chamber, there is no risk of coming into contact with boiling water. However, you should only fill the boiler with a maximum of 9 litres to allow the steam to build up inside it and to prevent hot water from being drawn up in the event of delayed boiling.

DESTILLIERMEISTER ECO Series
Distillate for steam distillation for the production of essential oil

• Water-/steam-boiler: 7 to 11 liters,
• Plant basket: 3.5 to 6 liters,
• dome lid to reduce back dripping losses,
• counter-flow performance cooler
• Lockable with fasteners,
• Hygiene by stainless steel - no verdigris danger.

Stainless steel apparatus
 

Instructions for using the stills: 

• the heating power,
• the plant variety,
• the plant basket volumes.

„CopperGarden®" LEONARDO® Classic 3 Litres - Helge Schmickl

„CopperGarden®" LEONARDO® 3 Litres ❁ Licence manufactured in the CopperGarden® forge ❁ by courtesy of Helge Schmickl ❁ German version 2018 ❁ with copper sieve; Release Date: June 20th, 2018

LEONARDO 2 litres for essential oils and hydrosols

Licence manufacturing by the CopperGarden® forge by courtesy of Helge Schmickl. Ideal for the production of essential oils, hydrosols and distilled water.

Unlike the Austrian version, our Leonardo comes with aroma sieve that can be placed above approx. 1.75 litres. Maximum holding capacity: 2 litres.

The CopperGarden® LEONARDO is made of copper and one of the best choices for essential oils. The steam pathways are short and the column space extra large to fit plenty of plant material. 

Important note: Distilling is restricted and even prohibited in many countries. Please inform yourself about your local laws prior to purchasing and operating a copper still. Distilling essential oils and hydrosols is legal in most countries upon registering the still with the authorities.

„CopperGarden®" LEONARDO® Classic 2 Litres - Helge Schmickl

„CopperGarden®" LEONARDO® 2 Litres ❁ Licence manufactured in the CopperGarden® forge ❁ by courtesy of Helge Schmickl ❁ German version 2018 ❁ with copper sieve; Release Date: June 20th, 2018

LEONARDO 2 litres for essential oils and hydrosols

Licence manufacturing by the CopperGarden® forge by courtesy of Helge Schmickl. Ideal for the production of essential oils, hydrosols and distilled water.

Unlike the Austrian version, our Leonardo comes with aroma sieve that can be placed above approx. 1.75 litres. Maximum holding capacity: 2 litres.

The CopperGarden® LEONARDO is made of copper and one of the best choices for essential oils. The steam pathways are short and the column space extra large to fit plenty of plant material. 

Important note: Distilling is restricted and even prohibited in many countries. Please inform yourself about your local laws prior to purchasing and operating a copper still. Distilling essential oils and hydrosols is legal in most countries upon registering the still with the authorities.

DISTILLIERMEISTER JUMBO-E7448-Premium-Plus - Model 2022 for external steam supply

Optimized distilling plant for steam distillation for the production of essential oil

Essential oils by steam distillation. The DESTILLIERMEISTER E7448-Premium-Plus model 2022 still is optimized for the extraction of essential oils. It has a drug volume of 48 liters, which in this version can be expanded by another 12 liters. Essential oil obtained by means of steam towing distillation has a particularly high quality because the temperature in the drug container remains below the evaporation temperatures of the water and the oils with this process, thus protecting the essential aromas. In particular, the stainless steel stills of the premium models of the DESTILLIERMEISTER E series work with a pressure-reducing pre-condenser, so that a particularly high product quality is achieved with these stills. After condensing the oil-bearing hydrosols in the pre-condenser, the downstream high-performance cooler cools the essential oils down to the required temperature.

For an optimal energy supply, a steam output of between 9 and 12 kW is required. In order to achieve this output, a heating output of between 23 and 30 kW would be required with an efficiency of 40%. This heat output is difficult to bring in via the bottom of the boiler. For this reason, the boiler on this shelf has also been equipped for the introduction of steam from an external steam generator. This steam generator should deliver 15 to 20 kg of saturated steam per hour. It can be either a steam generator or a kettle with a larger bottom diameter, from which the steam is introduced into kettle 1 using a flexible hose. To ensure that the efficiency of the steam introduced is not reduced too much, the steam is introduced via a diffuser connected to the ball valve.
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Safe standing when refilling the system
Because the cooling is now fixed at 6 points of the cooling coil, the system's periphery is now more stable when the still is removed for refilling.
This system is optimized in such a way that the bottom of the plant basket does not disturb the steam dynamics and the pressure loss when reducing the cross-section to the cooler is minimized. The plant basket extensions are designed without a bottom so that no drip losses occur when the plant space is multiplied. This avoids an increase in pressure in the boiler and the resulting vapor overheating, which would destroy heat-sensitive essential flavors. This was achieved through a high permeability of the 1st basket floor and a pre-condensation of the oily vapor in the pre-condenser. The steam is fed into the pre-condenser with only a slight cross-section reduction and pre-cooled, so that mostly hot condensed hydrolate is fed into the actual high-performance cooler. This means that the main cooler no longer generates any pressure loss.
Our own investigations with a test system optimized in this way have shown that the differential pressure to the environment in the unfilled system is less than 10 pascals, while before the optimization it was over 1000 pascals. This is a significant improvement and the technical requirements for steam distillation are now optimal.
When loading with plants, you should make sure that they are only poured loosely. Under no circumstances should the plants be compacted, as this can lead to the destruction of the steam dynamics. The ideal filling height of the plant baskets should be determined specifically by experiment. With sufficient steam throughput with fresh plants, it has been shown that 4 to 5 basket units are ideal.
To seal between the individual pots, the supplied profile seals are pulled onto the pot edges in such a way that the short lip is positioned on the outside of the pot edge. The plant baskets are being put on. In order for the steam dynamics to develop sufficiently with direct heating, the water boiler should only be filled with a maximum of 15 liters of water at the beginning. This water is enough for at least 3 distillations of a maximum of 1/2 hour.
The Premium-Plus 2022 model is already fitted with a 1" inlet tap and has an internal diffuser steam inlet device to direct externally generated steam into the boiler with less efficiency loss.

Insulation of the plant container or at least the helmet is also recommended, because oil is lost through condensation here when it cools down. This is largely avoided by insulation. In the case of external steam supply, the boiler should also be insulated. In the simplest case, insulation can be done by wrapping in thermal blankets.