Re-attach the chain, and close and latch the still. Peer inside to see that the inner
gasket is well-seated along the entire perimeter. (If not, then re-open and re-seat it)
Carry the still back outside and set it on its table/stand. Follow the procedure for
“Installation” and “Operation” earlier in this manual.
Replacing the wick
Over time, the wick will slowly fade due to exposure to UV radiation. When you
feel that it has become so faded that the performance of the still has appreciably
degraded, then it is time to replace the wick. New wicks can be purchased at Do-
Right Solar. Follow the procedure above in “Cleaning the wick” for removing the
evaporator panel. Instead of soaking the wick in vinegar, though, you will now
remove it from the glass pane of the evaporator panel. Starting at one corner,
slowly pull the wick off. Use a razor blade underneath to help pry it off.
After the wick is off, use a razor blade to scrape the silicone off the glass, taking
care not to damage the inner gasket on the perimeter of the glass. You do not need
to get all of the silicone off perfectly. Clean the glass so that it is free of all loose
silicone. A microfiber cloth with distilled water works well for a final cleaning.
Make sure the glass is fully dry before proceeding further.
Roll the new wick up and place it on the glass near the top or bottom edge. Your
new wick will also come with a tube of silicone sealant. Starting at one edge
(either top or bottom) of the glass, apply a bead of sealant on the glass. Use a
spackle tool to smooth/flatten out the bead. Place the edge of the wick on the bead,
and gently tamp it down using a flat board. Don’t press it so hard that the sealant
oozes up through the wick. The one exception to this is the corners. Place an extra
dab of sealant under the corners, and press down firmly with your finger.
Place another bead several inches further away, smooth/flatten it as before, then
roll the wick onto the sealant and tamp it down as before. Continue this process
until the final bead of sealant along the other edge of glass (bottom or top). Again,
on the corners use a little extra sealant and pressing. You should have about 7 to 8
beads of caulk for the whole wick.
Allow the sealant to cure for several days. Then, replace the evaporator panel as
described in “Cleaning the wick” and start up the still again as described in
“Installation” and “Operation”.
Summary of Contents for SWS-200
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