Seeking advice on how to design distilling apparatus

[Cabreraaa]

Greetings Users,

I am nearing my wits end while trying to gather up proper equipment for the distilling of various liquids/solvents. At this time I am unable to post attachments, but I will insert links to various pieces of equipment I have come across. For those of you familiar with "Dr. Drool" I aspire to mimic his setup, but not for similar means to an end. If you notice that I am missing something please inform. Thank you in advance!

Distilling Apparatus - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LUKEEZG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ARIAXYBP3D7DI

Hot Plate/Stirrer Combo - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LUKEEZG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ARIAXYBP3D7DI

Boiling Stones - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OGRVXWW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2OYHESA9NQ4HT

Flask Clamps - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DMC4K4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2OYHESA9NQ4HT

Vacuum Assembly - http://www.ebay.com/itm/271698876370

Also, if this post happens to be against the rules please inform immediately. I am fairly new here.. 8(

 

[Bearlove]

Depending on what your doing - would a decent thermometer not be needed / glass funnels not be needed?

I don't think your post will be allowed on here - synth discussion is often frowned upon (some simple tek's are OK).

Good luck
Bear

 

[ChrisGo]

When I was distilling water by the gallon. All I did was use a pressure cooker where the pressure release valve had the same threads as a compression splice. Ran copper tubing spiraling down a bucket with water to cool off the steam vapors and distilled water would drain out the end of that copper tube. However, that water in that bucket gets hot after a while so that's another problem.