Starting a lavender farm - small to medium steam distillers

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Tue, 11/11/2014 - 16:51 #1

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matt222
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Starting a lavender farm - small to medium steam distillers

Hi, I am investigating small scale essential oil production and am trying to find some more information on small to medium steam distillers. I found the article on starting a lavender farm helpful, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a website or place of someone that sells good stills. Either new or second hand. Thanks very much

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Tue, 11/11/2014 - 17:13 #2
barb
Last seen: 09/17/2019 - 18:07
Joined: 11/23/2011 - 09:38

Hi Matt,

I bought mine at a brewing suppliers in Qld. They sold all the things for making home brew and breads etc., and also small distillers for making essential oils. They will be listed in the yellow pages under home brewing supplies.

Hope this helps,

Barb

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Thu, 11/13/2014 - 12:51 #3
matt222
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 11/11/2014 - 16:41

Thanks Barb,

I did actually see that you could buy them from a home brew supplies shop, but I also wanted some information on a medium sized distiller to see how much more outlay it would be if I wanted to get a bit more seriouse and invest in a larger sized machine. Thanks for the answer though.

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Thu, 11/20/2014 - 11:24 #4
barb
Last seen: 09/17/2019 - 18:07
Joined: 11/23/2011 - 09:38

Hi again Matt,

if you do a google search for 'Eucalyptus oil distillers+ plans' you may be able to find plans for making one. I had plans downloaded for one several years ago, but can't locate them at present. You should be able to construct one of the required size by adapting these plans using the basic priciples for constructing a large one.

cheers,

Barb

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