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BTU requirements

Johnny_Glades am 30.07.2017 20:05:36 | Region: N.E. Florida U.S.A.
How many BTU portable gas camp stove is required for a 3 gallon still, and a 5 gallon still?
Thanks very much!

RE: BTU requirements

Freddy am 31.07.2017 21:03:06 | Region: EU
This depends on how fast you want to distill. Very roughly estimated values are:
3 gal still: 30000 BTU / hr
5 gal still: 50000 BTU / hr

Good luck!