Build a Rotovap

Given that the rotary seals are the difficult part, I’d start with a Rotovap…

Eg:

And @downtheterphole is correct that a diy FFE has many of the advantages a Rotovap does over a pot still (it’s also a thin film evaporator) and is missing that pesky rotary seal.

Additionally they are easier to set up in continuous duty that a Rotovap…

See: [Open Source Design Project] - Falling Film Evaporator

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