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Still Spirits Vortex Air Cooled Condenser + 2 Tri-Clamps & Gaskets
The Vortex air cooled condenser with two 2-inch tri-clamps and two gaskets in the box, so it clamps straight onto your Create+ dome or column. No cooling water, dial-controlled fans.
Normally shipped from our Melbourne warehouse within 2 business days (longer in peak periods). Shipping calculated at checkout by weight and postcode.
Dispatch. Orders normally ship from our Melbourne warehouse within 2 business days, longer during peak periods, fully tracked by Australia Post or one of our couriers. We email the tracking the moment it leaves.
Cost. Shipping is calculated at checkout from the parcel weight and your postcode, so you see the exact figure before you pay.
Changed your mind? Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging, for an exchange or refund. Contact us first so we can arrange it. Original delivery and return postage are not refunded.
Arrived damaged or missing parts? Tell us as soon as it lands and we will replace or fix it and cover your return postage.
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Still Spirits Vortex Air Cooled Condenser + 2 Tri-Clamps & Gaskets
Sale price$339.00
The details
The Still Spirits Vortex air cooled condenser with the two 2-inch tri-clamps and two silicone gaskets you need to fit it. Same module, ready to clamp straight onto a Create+ alembic dome, column or any other 2-inch tri-clamp part.
Three fans push air across a finned stainless core and a dial sets how hard they work, so the condenser runs with no cooling water. Still Spirits rates it at the same speed, output and quality as a water-cooled setup.
What's in the box
- Vortex air cooled condenser module: three fans, finned stainless core, dial control
- Universal power supply (Australian plug fitted, plus US/CA, UK and EU)
- Instruction booklet
- 2 x 2-inch tri-clamps, 304 stainless
- 2 x 2-inch silicone gaskets
Already have clamps? The bare module is $40 less.
Our verdict
The water was never the hard part of distilling, it was just the annoying part. The hose to the laundry, the flow that creeps when someone runs a shower, the shed with no tap. The Vortex takes that off the list and leaves the parts that matter: a clean wash, a steady boil and good cuts. It is a condenser, not a shortcut.
Not sure which setup suits your boiler? Call us on 03 9575 3900 and we will talk it through.
Distilling spirits in Australia requires an excise manufacturer licence from the ATO. We sell the equipment; check the rules before you run it.
What's In The Box
- Vortex air cooled condenser module: three fans, finned stainless core, dial control
- Universal power supply (Australian plug fitted, plus US/CA, UK and EU)
- Instruction booklet
- 2 x 2-inch tri-clamps, 304 stainless
- 2 x 2-inch silicone gaskets
Who it's for
For the Create+ alembic owner who wants to swap the water-cooled condenser this weekend and does not have spare clamps in the drawer.
Works With
Any 2-inch tri-clamp boiler, dome or column, including the whole Still Spirits Create+ range.
Specifications
- Cooling: forced air, three integrated fans, dial-controlled fan speed
- Connection: 2-inch tri-clamp (clamps and gaskets not included on the bare module)
- Materials: 304 stainless steel product tubes, 1060 aluminium fins
- Power: mains, universal power supply included
- Dimensions: H 16.1 cm x W 13.3 cm x D 60 cm
- Weight: 2.2 kg
- Cleaning: vacuum the fins; vinegar and water run for the product path
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Quick answers
Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Does the Vortex really need no cooling water?
Yes. Three fans push air over a finned stainless core and a dial sets how hard they work. The reflux kit and the alembic kit run with no cooling water at all. A single module in an existing water-cooled setup replaces one condenser or dephlegmator, so that part of the run goes water-free.
Will it fit my boiler?
It connects to any 2-inch tri-clamp setup. That covers the Still Spirits Create+ 25L boiler and the Create+ range of columns, domes and fittings. If your still is not 2-inch tri-clamp, call us before you buy and we will check.
Is it slower or does it make less?
Still Spirits rates the Vortex at the same speed, output and quality as a water-cooled T500 or alembic setup. The reflux kit distils at up to 93% ABV and Still Spirits quotes about 8 litres at 40% from a 25 litre wash made with 6 kg of sugar.
Does it need power?
Yes, mains power. Each module comes with its own plug pack (Australian plug fitted). If there is a power point, you can run it. Still Spirits has not published the wattage of the fans.
I have a Create+ alembic. Can I swap just the condenser?
Yes. The alembic condenser is a separate 2-inch tri-clamp part, so a Vortex module with two tri-clamps and two gaskets replaces it directly. Your copper dome and boiler stay as they are.
How do I clean it?
Vacuum dust off the fan grill and the fins with a household vacuum. To clean the inside of the product path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water through it. The metal fins have sharp edges, so handle the module by its body.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.