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Aperson444
04-21-2009, 11:35 PM
Are there any sources for a cheap distillation system, under $100 or 150. I also need a chemical source. Just the company, or if there are private suppliers.

SM seems to not have anything within the US. Looking online pops up a lot of expensive systems that are used in orgchem labs.
InspiredByMe
04-21-2009, 11:48 PM
Buy used if you need it cheap.

labx.com, ebay etc.
Aperson444
04-21-2009, 11:50 PM
Sorry for yet another noobish question, but what exactly will I need?

Flasks that fit the condenser
A hotplate

Is that all?
InspiredByMe
04-21-2009, 11:54 PM
Boiling flask, adapter , condenser, collection flask.

Refer to this. (http://www.designer-drug.com/pte/12.162.180.114/dcd/chemistry/pictures/sdist.setup.gif)
Ford Prefect
04-22-2009, 12:51 AM
labx.com, ebay etc.

This. You can often find a preassembled "kit" for a rather reasonable price. 19/22 or 24/40 are pretty standard sizes and would be preferably for a newbee, 19/22 is quite a bit cheaper but limited in terms of scalability. You'll also some sort of heating apparatus, a hot plate, alcohol burner, heating mantel, etc, and a scale accurate to at least 0.1

We don't source chemicals.
stateofhack
04-22-2009, 02:03 AM
We don't source chemicals.

This. OP i deleted your thread before for a similar reason, please be more careful :)
Aperson444
04-22-2009, 02:24 AM
Ah.

Yea. Those are my only barriers. distillation and chemicals (as well as keeping my profile low). Thanks! I'm going to see if I can start a project with some explosives (BTW, I'm not a terrorist if that's what you're thinking now :) ).
Dr Porsche
04-22-2009, 06:36 AM
Try craigslist, I have found a lot of good deals on there for chem equipment. Also, if you didn't already know this, you don't really need a heating mantel for your round bottom flasks. You can use hotplate and some aluminum foil, it works pretty well, although slightly ghetto. It just makes more sense to buy only buy a hotplate/stirrer and not waste money on a heating mantel.
fcknut
04-22-2009, 09:25 AM
Try craigslist, I have found a lot of good deals on there for chem equipment. Also, if you didn't already know this, you don't really need a heating mantel for your round bottom flasks. You can use hotplate and some aluminum foil, it works pretty well, although slightly ghetto. It just makes more sense to buy only buy a hotplate/stirrer and not waste money on a heating mantel.

How bout an oil bath...?
Ford Prefect
04-22-2009, 01:56 PM
How bout an oil bath...?

Uh, this. I reckon an oil or sand bath would work infinitely better.

Also, you really want a hot plate/mag stirrer, not just a hotplate.
Dr Porsche
04-22-2009, 05:04 PM
How bout an oil bath...?

Oh yeah, what the hell was I thinking? That's what happens when you drink and post on zoklet. :facepalm:
Aperson444
04-22-2009, 09:49 PM
Which kind of oil do you speak of?
cosmo
04-23-2009, 12:18 AM
You can put together a reasonably effective distillation device for under $75 is you don't mind a small condenser.
Aperson444
04-23-2009, 04:11 AM
A small condenser is fine. Speed is not a problem for me. Can you tell me how? I already have 2 round-bottom flasks, and a reflux condenser if I will ever need it. I need a hotplate, but an oil or water bath can take care of heat source.
JoePedo
04-23-2009, 09:38 AM
Are there any sources for a cheap distillation system, under $100 or 150.

http://www.welchs.com/media/29635/product_detail_jars.jpg

I also need a chemical source. Just the company, or if there are private suppliers.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff268/NeonKnight51/shit.jpg

You probably think I'm kidding, but I'm not.