Safe Cooling of Organic Liquids

When using a condenser system, make sure the condenser hoses go into the drain. Only a trickle of water is necessary, not a rushing stream of water.

This illustration shows the hose properly situated in the drain. It may also be necessary to loosely attach a clamp to it, so that it does not "hop" out.


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This page was last updated on July 7, 1997 by Jeffrey N. Woodford.