How to set up a simple reflux apparatus

Choose a round-bottom or pear-shaped Quickfit 5. flask of appropriate size so that it will Be no more than half-full and clamp it to a support stand. - 

Select the appropriate heat source and anti- 6. bumping protection, and adjust the height of the flask so that the heat source can be removed easily if something goes wrong..  

Choose a condenser of appropriate size and type so that it w/ill condense the volume of vapour formed in the reflux process. For example, do not 

Fit the rubber tubing to the condenser the lower tube is connected to the water tap so that the water flows up the condenser for the rnost efficient cooling 

Apply enough heat to bring the liquid to the boil, 

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