For solvent volumes from 5 ml up to 1 litre
Findenser saves water and prevents laboratory flooding

No risk of water leaks and flooding from running water

Eliminate the cost of water purchase and disposal

Helps meet sustainable water reduction targets
Findenser benefits
Findenser saves water and prevents laboratory flooding, by replacing water-cooled condensers in over 95% of common chemistry applications
No running water required
Findenser comprises of an internal glass condenser and an external, finned aluminium jacket, between which a small amount of water is permanently sealed.
Replace water-cooled condensers
The glass condenser design has a greater internal surface area than traditional air condensers, increasing heat transfer capacity.
Increased heat transfer
The finned jacket fits around the glass condenser, further increasing the external surface area.
Save water, save money
The result is a ‘SUPER air condenser’
How much water are you wasting?
Water is a precious resource. It makes little economic or environmental sense to waste thousands of litres just to cool a single condenser. Whereas Findenser requires no running water to operate.
How much is water costing your lab?
1 tap running at 2.5 litres per minute | |||
The cost running a water condenser | 4 hours | 8 hours | 24 hours |
Water consumption per day litres | 600 | 1200 | 3600 |
Cost per Day | £1 | £2 | £6 |
Cost per Month, 20 working days | £20 | £40 | £120 |
Cost per Year | £240 | £480 | £1440 |
Based on a flow of 2.5 litres per minute, at a cost of 0.16p per litre of supply and disposal of water. Price from Veolia Water 2012 commercial pricing. |
Findenser return on investment
Compared with a single water condenser, running for just 4 hours a day, Findenser will give you a return on your investment in less than one year.

Average water consumption of common household appliances compared with a Findenser and water condenser
Technical data
Findenser | Findenser Mini | |
Length x Diameter | 400mm x 72mm | 275mm x 72mm |
Joints | B19, B24, B29 | B14, B19, B24 |
Weight | 1200g | 670g |
Inner or wetted parts | Borosilicate glass | Borosilicate glass |
Finned jacket | Anodised aluminium | Anodised aluminium |
Plug and Seal | Acetal & HT Silicone | Acetal & HT Silicone |
Thermofluid | Water | Water |
Max solvent bpt | 155˚C | 155˚C |
Oven drying Max Temp. | 60˚C | 60˚C |
Dishwasher Max Temp. | 50˚C | 50˚C |
Autoclaving | Do Not Autoclave | Do Not Autoclave |
Ambient operating temp. | 0˚C to 24˚C | 0˚C to 24˚C |
Findenser performance testing
A range of solvents, in identical flasks and set-ups, were tested with a Findenser, water condenser and air condenser to record solvent loss by weight.
Test conditions: 500 ml solvent in 1000 ml flask for 16 hours, heating 10˚C above boiling point for each solvent.
Compared with an air condenser
- For synthesis with ‘low’ boiling point solvents, Findenser showed a significant improvement in solvent retention.
- With acetone or DCM the reaction boiled dry when using an air condenser, yet Findenser retained 95% of the solvent under the same conditions.
- For synthesis with ‘medium’ boiling point solvents, Findenser delivered improved solvent retention particularly with larger volumes and high temperatures.
Compared with a water condenser
Under identical conditions, Findenser retained solvent to the same level (within the limits of experimental error) as a water condenser with a range of solvents. Diethyl ether is not recommended for use with Findenser.
Key features

Patented design
• Sealed assembly
• Encapsulated thermofluid for maximised thermal conductivity and heat transferChoice of flasks
• 10ml to 2 lire flasks
• Maximum solvent volume 1 litreGround glass cone
• Fits standard tapered glass sockets
• Choice of sizesAnti-roll design
• Contoured edges prevent rolling when not in use
• Prevents damage to aluminium finsEasy clamping
• Use with standard laboratory clamps
• Clamping kits availableGround glass socket
• Accepts standard tapered cones
• Choice of sizesFinned aluminium jacket
• Excellent thermal conductivity
• High performance air-cooling
• Chemical-resistant anodised surface
Findenser not only removed the worry of possible flooding but as it doesn’t need to be close to a water source it freed up space.James Lynch, Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, University of Bath

Findenser
- Large size Findenser, 400 mm long.
- Maximum flask size 2 litres, maximum solvent volume 1 litre.
- Choice of 3 joint sizes
- Can be held with conventional laboratory clamps
- Choice of clamping kits available
- Range of PTFE adapters available

Findenser Mini
- Small size Findenser, 275 mm long.
- Maximum flask size 250 ml, maximum solvent volume 125 ml.
- Choice of 3 joint sizes
- Can be held with conventional laboratory clamps
- Choice of clamping kits available
- Range of PTFE adapters available

Explore our range of products
For chemical synthesis, process development, evaporation and work-up
Range
Findenser
RR31100 Findenser B24 Cone, B24 Socket
RR31102 Findenser B29 Cone, B24 Socket
RR31104 Findenser B19 Cone, B19 Socket
Findenser Mini
RR31105 Findenser Mini B24 Cone, B24 Socket
RR31107 Findenser Mini B19 Cone, B19 Socket
RR31109 Findenser Mini B14 Cone, B14 Socket
Accessories
RR31200 PTFE Adapter B24 Socket to B29 Cone
RR31202 PTFE Adapter B19 Socket to B24 Cone
RR31204 PTFE Adapter B19 Socket to B29 Cone
RR31206 PTFE Adapter B14 Socket to B19 Cone
RR31208 PTFE Adapter B14 Socket to B24 Cone
RR139139 Right Angle Adapter Ordinary B24 + GL14 + fittings
RR139140 Right Angle Adapter Ordinary B19 + GL14 + fittings
RR139141 Right Angle Adapter Ordinary B14 + GL14 + fittings
Stands and Clamps
RR31210 Retort Stand, 2 Position Base + 12x750mm SS Rod
RR31212 Retort Stand, 2 Position Base
RR31214 Support Rod SS 12x600mm No Thread
RR31216 Support Rod SS 12x750mm No Thread
RR31218 Support Rod SS 12x1000mm No Thread
RR71110 Retort Clamp to 85mm
RR71115 Boss Head to 16mm
RR71120 Support Rod Hotplate Adapter (extension plate)
RR71125 Support Rod SS 13x340mm M10
RR71127 Support Rod SS 13x500mm M10

Explore our range of products
For chemical synthesis, process development, evaporation and work-up