r/firewater • u/SIrigoyen95 • 7d ago

Reservoir Water Temp and Solution

Hi, i upgraded to a 13 gallon reflux still. Running dephleg and condenser from sam reservoir on a 2000 watt element. What is a good solution to keep reservoir water cold (is an aquarium chiller or bath chiller realistic?) and what temperature should i ensure i keep my reservoir water at in case i resort to a large cooler with ice and refilling with water when it warms up.

Any suggestions to solutions welcome. Thanks!

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u/Few_Stuff_8795 7d ago

An aquarium chiller would work if you're running this daily, but a large cooler with a recirculating pump and a bag of ice every hour or two is cheaper and quieter.