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DISTILLIEMSTER E10-4 Suprem Plus

For distilling essential oils with a 10.5 litre water/steam boiler for multiple distillation runs

The DISTILLING MASTER E10-4 Suprem Plus is the big brother of the E2-4 Suprem Plus with a water/steam boiler of over 10 litres. Since the water supply is usually sufficient for several distillations, the plant tube can be screwed onto the water boiler so that it can be removed separately to be filled with new plants or drugs.

For most plants and flowers, the water supply is sufficient for 6 to 7 distillations, with the removal of 1 litre of distillate per distillation. However, if the removal of one litre of hydrosol per distillation is not sufficient, which we have found, for example, when distilling fennel seeds, the water supply is sufficient for at least 2 distillations. This saves a considerable amount of time compared to the 2-litre steam boiler. Using a large boiler to extract hydrosols is perfectly legal in Germany. However, you must report a boiler over 2 litres to customs, but you may then use it without restriction as long as no alcohol is processed – even for private use.

With the appropriate permit – for example, if you work commercially – this system is also ideal for alcohol distillation. In these cases, the plant tube can be used either as a column for distilling spirits or as a container for fruits or herbs for alcohol vapour distillation.

With 4 litres of plant space, you have plenty of volume to process larger quantities of plants or drugs. However, by raising the aroma basket, you can also experiment with smaller quantities, but you should then work with a reduced heating output so that the vapour does not simply flow through the plants without any effect. Since the steam is generated in a separate boiler under the plant container, contact with boiling water is impossible. However, you should only fill the boiler with a maximum of 8 litres so that the steam can develop in the boiler and no hot water is drawn up in the event of boiling delay.

The condenser of this system is generously equipped with 1 m of cooling length, so that standard induction plates of 3 to 3.5 kW can also be used. However, full power should only be set if the entire plant pipe is filled. We have experimentally determined with this system that 3 kW is optimal because it meets an essential requirement of a study by the Bavarian State Institute of Agriculture. This specifies an amount of steam of 3 to 4 kg of water vapour per minute and m² as the optimum steam mass flow density. With the present system and a 3 kW induction plate, we achieve a value of approx. 3.15 kg per minute and m².

Easy to use:

• In the new model, no seals are required between 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 due to optimised clamping locks. The sealing works metallically. Therefore, there are no follow-up costs for this model.

• Fill the water/steam boiler with a maximum of 8 litres of water, either demineralised or distilled water, or tap water if the limescale is removed from the bottom of the boiler after a few distillations with heated citric or acetic acid.

• Put on the lid with the 3/4’ screw connection and close it with the clamping locks.

• Insert the aroma basket into the plant tube and open it. Now fill the plant tube, press it on lightly and connect it hand-tight with the screw connection.

• Put on the small lid and close it with the clamping fasteners.

• Insert the riser tube of the distilling bridge 5. into the stainless steel bushing on the lid - the connection is automatically sealed.

• Connect the cooling water hoses. If you don't have the appropriate hoses yet, you can purchase them optionally here. If you want to remain independent of tap water, you can purchase a suitable pump set here.

• The water supply starts at the condenser at 5.4. Here you need a 1/2’ hose screw connection on the hose. The cooling water then flows upwards between the pipe core and the pipe sheath in the opposite direction to the distillate and exits at 5.5. Here, too, you need a 1/2’ hose screw connection.

• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrosol at 5.6.

• When the plant tube is full, it takes about 16 to 20 minutes at 3000 watts to extract 1 litre for most plants. It is best to first take 2 portions of 500 ml each in sterile containers. If the pH of the distillate is below 5, more can be taken. The oil – if the plant contains a sufficient amount of oil, it will be found almost exclusively in the first fraction.

• If the plant quantities are low and the aroma basket is raised, the power should be reduced to 1500–2000 watts.

The water/steam tank and plant/drug tube, as well as all distillate-carrying pipes, are made of high-quality stainless steel.

DESTILLIERMEISTER E25-12 Suprem deLúxe - all inclusive, with heat-insulated plant tube to prevent backflow losses

With everything you need for distilling and analyzing

For the distillation of essential oils with 25-liter water/steam boiler for multiple distillation runs

The DESTILLIERMEISTER E25-12 Suprem deLúxe has a self-contained distillation bridge for quick refilling and resealing.

With its 12-liter plant volume, larger quantities of plant material are required. The 40 cm height and 20 cm diameter create a decent chimney effect during distillation. The chimney effect promotes the entrainment of essential oils. The height-adjustable aroma basket also allows you to work with smaller quantities. If distilling with less than half the filling height (6 liters of plants), the heating power should be reduced. However, we recommend working with no less than 4 liters of plant volume (1/3 of the total height in the plant tube). There should be no empty space at the top of the plant tube, as this leads to higher oil losses.

For most plants and flowers, the water supply is sufficient for about 2 distillations when 2 liters of distillate are extracted per distillation. The use of a large boiler for hydrolate production is also completely legal in Germany. However, you must report a boiler larger than 2 liters to customs, but you can then use it without restriction as long as no alcohol is processed – even for private use.

With the appropriate permit – e.g., if you are working commercially – this system is also ideal for alcohol distillation. In these cases, the plant tube serves either as a column for mash distillation or as a container for fruits or herbs in alcohol vapor distillation.

With 12 liters of plant space, you have plenty of volume to process larger quantities of plants or drugs in one distillation. Since the steam is generated in a separate boiler under the plant container, there is no contact with boiling water. However, you should only fill the boiler with a maximum of 8.5 liters so that the steam can develop in the boiler and no hot water is drawn up if boiling is delayed.

When using the entire plant pipe, at least 3 kW should be available as a heat source, either induction or gas.

Easy handling for production:

• Fill the water/steam boiler with a maximum of 23 liters of water, either demineralized or distilled water, or tap water if the limescale is removed from the bottom of the boiler after a few distillations using heated citric or acetic acid.
• Place the plant tube 3 with the lid 4 on top and close with the clamps.
• Insert the aroma basket 8 into the plant tube and open it. Now fill the plant tube, pressing down lightly. In this offer, the filling quantity of the plant tube can be reduced by placing the aroma basket at the top.
• Place the lid 4 with the 3/4" screw connection 4.1 on top and close with the clamps.
• Screw the riser pipe of the distillation bridge 5 onto the lid and tighten – the connection is metal-sealed.
• Support the bridge 5 with the supplied stand tubes 6. and the cross sleeves 7. attached to the cooler (see below). The stand tubes are long enough to provide support even when using a higher heat source. The markings on the cooler and stand tubes are designed for a level setup. When using a raised heat source, simply move the mark up by the height of the heat source.
• Connect cooling water hoses 10.3 and 10.4. If you want to remain independent of tap water, you can use the pump set. The hoses supplied are prepared for both variants. In the example here, the waste water is returned to the 30-liter container.
• The water inlet starts at the cooler at 5.5. Here you need a 1/2“ hose screw connection on the hose. The cooling water then flows upwards between the pipe core and pipe jacket in the opposite direction to the distillate and exits at 5.6. Here, too, you need a 1/2” hose screw connection.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrolate at 5.7.
• When the plant tube is full, 2 liters is sufficient for most plants and takes about 30 minutes at a minimum power of 3000 watts. A heat source with more power shortens the distillation time.

Since the plant tube has a large surface area due to its size, a lot of heat is lost through it. It therefore makes sense to insulate this surface, which prevents oil loss due to dripping back onto the cooler surface. For this purpose, we use aluminum-coated rock wool insulation rolls that can be easily wrapped around the plant tube.

DESTILLIERMEISTER E25-12 Suprem deLúxe - with heat-insulated plant tube to prevent backflow losses

For the distillation of essential oils with 25-liter water/steam boiler for multiple distillation runs

The DESTILLIERMEISTER E25-12 Suprem deLúxe has a self-contained distillation bridge for quick refilling and resealing.

With its 12-liter plant volume, larger quantities of plant material are required. The 40 cm height and 20 cm diameter create a decent chimney effect during distillation. The chimney effect promotes the entrainment of essential oils. The height-adjustable aroma basket also allows you to work with smaller quantities. If distilling with less than half the filling height (6 liters of plants), the heating power should be reduced. However, we recommend working with no less than 4 liters of plant volume (1/3 of the total height in the plant tube). There should be no empty space at the top of the plant tube, as this leads to higher oil losses.

For most plants and flowers, the water supply is sufficient for about 2 distillations when 2 liters of distillate are extracted per distillation. The use of a large boiler for hydrolate production is also completely legal in Germany. However, you must report a boiler larger than 2 liters to customs, but you can then use it without restriction as long as no alcohol is processed – even for private use.

With the appropriate permit – e.g., if you are working commercially – this system is also ideal for alcohol distillation. In these cases, the plant tube serves either as a column for mash distillation or as a container for fruits or herbs in alcohol vapor distillation.

With 12 liters of plant space, you have plenty of volume to process larger quantities of plants or drugs in one distillation. Since the steam is generated in a separate boiler under the plant container, there is no contact with boiling water. However, you should only fill the boiler with a maximum of 8.5 liters so that the steam can develop in the boiler and no hot water is drawn up if boiling is delayed.

When using the entire plant pipe, at least 3 kW should be available as a heat source, either induction or gas.

Easy handling for production:

• Fill the water/steam boiler with a maximum of 23 liters of water, either demineralized or distilled water, or tap water if the limescale is removed from the bottom of the boiler after a few distillations using heated citric or acetic acid.
• Place the plant tube 3 with the lid 4 on top and close with the clamps.
• Insert the aroma basket 8 into the plant tube and open it. Now fill the plant tube, pressing down lightly. In this offer, the filling quantity of the plant tube can be reduced by placing the aroma basket at the top.
• Place the lid 4 with the 3/4" screw connection 4.1 on top and close with the clamps.
• Screw the riser pipe of the distillation bridge 5 onto the lid and tighten – the connection is metal-sealed.
• Support the bridge 5 with the supplied stand tubes 6. and the cross sleeves 7. attached to the cooler (see below). The stand tubes are long enough to provide support even when using a higher heat source. The markings on the cooler and stand tubes are designed for a level setup. When using a raised heat source, simply move the mark up by the height of the heat source.
• Connect cooling water hoses 10.3 and 10.4. If you want to remain independent of tap water, you can use the pump set. The hoses supplied are prepared for both variants. In the example here, the waste water is returned to the 30-liter container.
• The water inlet starts at the cooler at 5.5. Here you need a 1/2“ hose screw connection on the hose. The cooling water then flows upwards between the pipe core and pipe jacket in the opposite direction to the distillate and exits at 5.6. Here, too, you need a 1/2” hose screw connection.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrolate at 5.7.
• When the plant tube is full, 2 liters is sufficient for most plants and takes about 30 minutes at a minimum power of 3000 watts. A heat source with more power shortens the distillation time.

Since the plant tube has a large surface area due to its size, a lot of heat is lost through it. It therefore makes sense to insulate this surface, which prevents oil loss due to dripping back onto the cooler surface. For this purpose, we use aluminum-coated rock wool insulation rolls that can be easily wrapped around the plant tube.

DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-4 Supreme-Plus - with all the accessories you need for professional work

NEW! No more silicone seals required

You save €50 compared to buying separately

Legal, registration-free still made of stainless steel for essential oils and with a full 4 litres of plant space.

This unit itself differs from the previous version in the following improvements:

• The boiler and the plant tube are not rigidly connected but can be separated by means of a 3/4 ‘-V4A screw connection.
• The plug-in socket for the distilling bridge, plugged tightly, is made of high-quality V4A stainless steel (instead of red brass in the standard version).
• The plant basket is height-adjustable, so that smaller quantities can also be distilled.

25 ml of essential oil in 8 minutes – that's what we achieved with 400 g of lavender flowers.

With 4 litres of plant space, you have plenty of volume to process larger quantities of plants or drugs. The steam is generated in a separate boiler under the plant container, so that contact with boiling water can be ruled out.

Easy to use:

• In the new model, no seals are required between 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 due to optimised clamping locks. Sealing works metallically. Therefore, there are no follow-up costs for this model.
• Fill the water/steam boiler with at least 2 litres and no more than 8.5 litres of ideally demineralised or distilled water.
• Insert the 4-litre plant tube and close the boiler with the clamping locks 1.1.
• Insert the aroma basket into the plant tube and open it.
• Fill to the brim with herbs or drugs - do not compress. There are about 4.2 litres.
• Put on the lid 3. and tighten the fasteners 2.4,
• insert the distillation bridge 5 into the socket 4.1,
• screw the cooling water hoses to the cooler.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrosol with oil at 5.6.
• Distil for about 8 minutes at higher power (induction plate 3000 watts). There should be 500 ml of distillate.

The water/vapour vessel and the plant/drug tube, as well as all distillate-carrying pipes and connections, are made of stainless steel.

Legal 2 liter Hobby still made of stainless steel with distilling helmet for essential oils - registration free

Construction of optimized distilleries for over 10 years
A registration-free hobby still made of stainless steel. With this beautiful distillery you can produce hydrolates, essential oils and distilled water.
In Austria or Switzerland, you can also use this still legally as a classic potstill with helmet for making a brandy. Or you can fill the helmet's aroma basket with fruits or herbs to create a delicious spirit.
Easy to use:

• Fill approx. 1.5 liters of distilled water into the boiler,

• fill the half-closed and raised aroma basket with fresh herbs or flowers, or with drugs and place in the cauldron,

• Seal as described below,

• Put on helmet 2. with distillation module 3. and tighten tension locks 1.1,

• Screw the water hoses to the radiator, connect one end (3.4) to a submersible pump (eg aquarium pump), and the other end (3.5) into a cooling water reservoir.

• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrolate and oil at 3.7,

Distil for a maximum of 30 minutes over medium heat. After 15 minutes, the original should be changed for the first time, the amount of oil assessed and the ph value determined.
The distilling pot and all distillate pipes are made of stainless steel.