Don’t Forget the Grease!
Don’t Forget the Grease How many connections do you see? When putting together distillation systems that function under vacuum, you cannot forget to use vacuum grease on all the connections or leaks will happen. Tracking down a leak after everything is set-up just leads to frustration and wastes time! Important Considerations for Set-Up All the glass parts should be handled gently, washed, and dry before loading. A good quality vacuum grease should be applied to each joint and connection before installation that includes all glass and vacuum fitting interfaces. Lastly, check the vacuum hoses and pump for proper function. What
