Looks like my immersion heater went south last night so I need to replace it. It was the stock 110 v 1500 watt unit that came with my 8 gallon hot water tank. I understand that some folks are using stainless steel units. Also I understand that if I install a 220 v unit and run it on 110v I can get rid of the ginormous variac I am currently using to throttle back the power. I like that idea, so where do I get a stainless one?? Also here is an anecdote which may be of interest to the group. I was busy for a few days so I left the latest batch of oil sitting in the reactor vessel after vacuum drying it a few days ago with the heater on low (abt 30 VAC this is just enough to keep it at 50 deg) When I went to add methoxide I noticed a little condensate had collected in the recirc line which is cooler ( room temp uninsulated). It was only about 1 ml of water I estimate. I had already begun mixing the methoxide so I crossed my fingers and left the water in. I didn't notice anything strange and got a good split. Everything looks normal this morning. I have yet to wash though......but no sign of soaps, emulsions or any third layer at this point. I wonder just how much water one can get away with? Does anyone have an idea?
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