I'm also a big fan of distilled water, I have 5 different models of water distillers, including this one. I'll tell you another great way to clean distillers using vinegar. Fill the boiling pot with vinegar, enough to cover the bottom or however high the scale build up is. Now, with the top off, plug in the distiller so it heats the vinegar, you don't need to bring it to a boil but allow the vinegar to heat to the point where the vinegar is too hot to touch, similar to the temperature of hot water from the faucet. Now cover the distiller and let it sit for about 30 minutes. At this point, use a paper towel if necessary to remove any remaining mineral build up. When you heat the vinegar it speeds up the chemical reaction and will allow the vinegar to remove the build up much faster.

This is a GREAT machine at its price point. I bought this same model about 10yrs ago and have had ZERO problems. I typically unplug it so the temp switch doesn't trip when it has about 2 cups left in the chamber so all the water doesn't evaporate which prevents calcium and heavy deposit build up which makes for pretty much zero cleanup other than a quick rinse.

@good__enough

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip. Thanks.

@El_Jeffe

Жыл бұрын

This is smart. I'm gonna buy 1 and put a shut off timer on it.

@cece3194

5 ай бұрын

Are distilling the water with vinegar in it????

@SuperSammieeee

4 ай бұрын

@@cece3194 no vinegar just water

@derekc6445

4 ай бұрын

How do you know when there is only two cups left in it ? Is it rough guess work ?

We have used a water distiller for over 20 years,stainless one, always use trace mineral drops too. We have watched all the other purifiers that come on the market, including Berkey’s which it seems everyone was using. Now a number of smart folks we know are going right back to their home distillers. We agree with you - glad this company is a good one like the one we use! Honesty and customer service and USA made with a company that has been around for a long time means so much!! PS. I criticize nobody who chooses a Berkey. I have many friends who absolutely love theirs and I know they do a good job. ❤️

@CL-im9lk

Жыл бұрын

What is the difference between a distiller and a Berkey? Thanks!

@bobwreck3775

10 ай бұрын

YOu dont need to add minerals. You get minerals from food. You want pure h2o as water. Been on distilled since 2011 and all I do is filter it before it heads to the distiller to get any VOC's out. Healthier than ever

I found this video after listening to Modern Wisdom, subject plastic phthalates. Really happy about the glass insert for the out pour. Will get one. Very nice video, no BS, no hype, just straightforward information. Thank you.

We just invested in a distiller! I found your video through searching for water distillation. I am very pleased to hear you have had this machine for many years with little wear and tear. Helps me to know we made a good choice and will get a lot of use out of it. 🤩 Take care snd thanks for sharing this video. 💋

Nice I've been distilling my water for around 10 years now I don't even bother adding the trace minerals I figure we should be getting those though diet from plants as there's a difference between organic and inorganic minerals the plants make them bioavailable for us it's like thinking you can suck on a rusty nail and get your iron they aren't bioavailable

@LukeSly91

9 ай бұрын

Isn't it true that distilled water actually pulls minerals from your body? I remember I tried drinking distilled water for a few months, and I noticed I was getting heart palpitations. Seemed like some sort of electrolyte deficiency

@wesleyrobbins

9 ай бұрын

@@LukeSly91 pure water cleans the body of all the garbage that would otherwise cause all kinds of disease. We need organic minerals from plants.

@inadream123

5 ай бұрын

@@LukeSly91It does leach minerals, but only inorganic minerals that the body can’t use or assimilate. It’s impossible for distilled (pure) water to leach organic minerals due to the magnetic charge. It’s an on purpose half truth

@user-op4rv3zj4c

3 ай бұрын

Which brand of distiller do you use?

@wesleyrobbins

3 ай бұрын

I use H2O labs they have lots to choose from

We’ve had ours for about three years now and run it three times a day. We store the water in half gallon mason jars in the refrigerator. We do get a build up on the coils in the head because the fan pulls dust particles to it. My husband takes the head apart and blows the coils with a compressor. Thanks for the info on the trace mineral drops.

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! My coils and fan are dusty on the outside as well. So far there hasn't been any issues other than appearance if you look closely. I may decide to give it a cleaning now that you mention it. Cheers!

@rogerbrandt6678

Жыл бұрын

U can get more than 3 gallons a day.

@nathanmoore7115

9 ай бұрын

@@plantabundanceHow do you clean the inside of the coil heads so I’m not drinking residual factory rust?

@louisbattaglia

7 ай бұрын

how do i remove th filter from the spout

@JuicySuperNova

7 ай бұрын

@@nathanmoore7115you can take it apart! There’s only 3 screws- pull the fan off and the coils off and clean :)

This is a very good review. I have ordered a water distiller for my humidifiers mostly. And mainly because I'm tired of buying it. Seven years is certainly a testament to the longevity of a distiller. Thanks!!!

Perfect timing! I have been trying to figure out if I should get a Berkey, now I can distill my water instead. 🥰

Excellent review! I was wondering about the cost per gallon, but you nailed it!! I bought one right after I watched your video. I haven’t been able to find distilled water in any of the stores here in AZ for the past 2 months! I was in New Mexico for work a month ago, and no distilled water there either. Looking forward to watching your other videos on planting, greenhouses, etc. Thanks again and God Bless you and your family.

A really good product excellently presented. All the best to you and your family.

Some of the most common trace contaminants and chemicals in tap water include PCBs, pharmaceuticals, lead, aluminum, bromate, rust, fluoride, chlorine, chloramines, and many many more. This water distiller get's rid of them all! : amzn.to/3woRn6T (Makes A Great Gift!)

Thanks Buddy. Very timely for me, also.

Thank you for your review! I found it very useful! I am looking to buy a distiller and this seems like a good choice.

Had the same distiller for a long time! It’s a champ!

@SuperSammieeee

6 ай бұрын

Does your water come out cool like mine does? My old one came out hot.

I bought this distiller after watching your video about it awhile back. And the clean with the citric acid was a godsend - I'm sometimes use ascorbic acid as well. Love that I can also find the charcoal filters to reorder here in Canada. I appreciate this detailed video and your kind willingness to share such great products with us, Dan. Cheers. #trustandthrive

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! I'm glad it's working out for you.

@zeuszuul3035

2 жыл бұрын

I just placed an order. Thank you for your video .

@edstar83

Жыл бұрын

Regular white vinegar works. I use it all the time. Just pour enough to cover the gunk at the bottom and let it shit for an hour or two.

@samnewman5129

7 ай бұрын

Well put together video you detailed very well. I will see if I can purchase in the UK.

Love the video man. Happy new healty year whit a new unit 💪🏼

Thank you so much for this video it was tremendously helpful and I am excited to get mine and put it to use!

Excellent video, thank you so much.

Excellent video and super informative. Thanks!

Nice! I’m going to get one of those. It’s next on the list.

Awesome review, thank you!

We have been using our MH for over 1 year and it works GREAT! But kinda small for a family of 6.

Thanks! This was helpful!

Great review!

Great review. Thanks!

thank you so very much dear Sir, i'm very grateful never knew this information...with the way the world is today too...thank you for the trace mineral product too. VERY grateful God bless you.

I'm mostly bummed out about all the plastic jugs I go through buying distilled water from the grocery store. Great info, thank you!

Thanks my Dude. Im gonna get this one.

Yes, my unit provides I with great water too!

Even with the already bountiful pros, even in the DIY automotive people, who need to flush their coolant or use the concentrate, this saves so much money!

Much easier to not allow scale to form on the bottom. Stop distilling when 3/4 of water distilled, leaving a cup or 2 on the bottom.

ThankYou ❤ My understanding, one doesn't need to add minerals 🙏👏👏👏🤷‍♀️

@susanneschauf7417

2 жыл бұрын

That's right

@russrasmussen9514

Жыл бұрын

Yes you need to add minerals

@garytallent3145

3 ай бұрын

Do you need to add minerals back in

@hmmm..2733

2 ай бұрын

@@garytallent3145 I drink only distilled water. I sometimes add minerals, especially to my water bottle that I use as I exercise. I do a mixture of salt, magnesium and potassium. But adding a few grains of a good salt, like Redmond real salt, to your glass would do the trick.

Great review! Life saver

Thank you for sharing. Be well and be safe. Peace

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Cool, thanks

Thank you for the video

Great content!! 😁Please can you let me know do you store the distilled water in the fridge straightaway? Thanks. Much appreciated!

It uses a standard power connector so it should be easy to get a replacement cord, like at a computer shop. Just get the same or heavier wire gauge.

Thank you!

Thank you

Thanks!

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

My water distiller got a huge buildup of minerals and I didn’t clean it out well enough so it bore a hole in the container over time! I am going to be diligent cleaning my new container now! Great tips.

Good video. I have this unit but a different brand name.

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

Thanks for calculating the numbers and dollar values. $0.35 for a gallon? That makes it about equivalent for me to buy RO water from a vending machine, although having a distiller at home is more convenient and gives the feeling that the water I get is no additional cost since I wouldn't normally think of the electricity involved to run it. Or I guess another way to look at this, distilled water and RO water are still different, so this is a good option for distilled water. But if someone needs purified water and doesn't care which way to get it, then RO water vending machines could still be viable.

I like how you measured the total energy consumption.

I collect and save 2,300 gallons of rain water for use on my ranch. I use a "first-flush" system to sequester particulate matter. I add a pinch of Redmond Real Salt to each batch of distilled rain water, to refortify minerals and there is little to no boiler residue. My electric plan has free electricity at night. I use a cheap knock-off distiller ($70) and replace it when it quits (hasn't yet) so my distilled water is virtually free.

I have the bigger one and never looked back and apart from the money man the bottles of water not going in the landfill is a good thing to and I never let it run dry as well you don’t get all the gunk in the bottom that way. I just found out mine is the salt water one

I've started using a timer plug set at 5 hours (from cold water), this leaves about an inch of water at the bottom and prevents the calcium/ dirt from baking on. Also, it prevents any aftertaste that may occur if the distiller is left to run its full cycle. Lastly, it prevents wear on the thermostat.

They need a model that mates with a dehumidifier for long run times, and potentially an awesome heater

I've had this same machine for about 4 or 5 years. I LOVE it! Mind didn't come with a glass piece for the carbon filter. My gasket makes it a bit challenging to take the top off. I didn't realize that you can order replacement parts! So thank you! Also, I always wonder about how much it costs to make a gallon of distilled water; you answered that question! Thanks so much. I highly recommend this machine! Where did you order the replacement gasket? Likely directly from the manufacturer. I'll check.

@SuperSammieeee

6 ай бұрын

Mine didn’t come with the glass piece either.

@Homestead777

4 ай бұрын

Can you order the glass piece?

@SuperSammieeee

4 ай бұрын

I found the glass piece. It’s actually ceramic.

@SuperSammieeee

4 ай бұрын

I found the ceramic part inside.

This was an AWESOME video. Does your water come out cool like mine does? My last Megahome that stopped working, produced hot water. Thanks for your time. ❤

I'm sure I'll get tired of buying distilled water for my humidifiers. May have to get one of those water distillers. It takes time but I'll do it.

Do you know what size portable battery charger I would need to run this distiller for off grid use ??

Can you store your distilled water in an empty gallon jug that was purchased with distilled water already in it?

An average 500ml bottle of water is £1 / £1.50 in the UK. So that is a huge saving 🤔

@chesshooligan1282

Жыл бұрын

You can buy a 2-litre bottle for 35p from a large supermarket. Is the water distilled? Probably not, but neither is the water in your 500-ml bottle.

@Jmaccxx

11 ай бұрын

@@chesshooligan1282 2 litre Spring water in PTE for 35p used to be 17p a few month back from Aldi. Joke the price of it now 35p, doubled almost overnight. Maybe not as cheap to distill right now but no plastic leeching into it and it's much purer to distill then add minerals.

Thank you. Very timely and appreciated as the water coming out of the tap is disgusting.

Thanks, Dan. Very helpful❤️

1 put water already filtered in. 2 used to buy distlled water plastic bottles. Easier, but prefer less plastic contaminants. Bought the one w the glass jug. Understand cost is close, electricity plus amortised cost of the distiller.

Btw, don't put too much faith in the auto shutoff. When I first bought mine people were reporting that some units were still heating long after all the water was gone, burning the bottom. Just about every phone has a timer app; set it for about 4-1/2 hours. My only 'complaint' about this unit is the lid on the glass container. I would like to see a lid that seals the container after filling so you can just stick it in the fridge without absorbing any odors (it will). I have to pour it into another container that seals for storage. I suppose their marketing dept. thinks everyone will do this anyway, so people can start making another batch of water right away, (but you can't because you need to let the unit cool down.)

@edstar83

Жыл бұрын

Mine take 6 hours to finish.

@rejoyce318

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice. I wonder if that's what the stuff on the bottom of the distiller after using it is. I already use filtered tap water. "burned" water

I live in FL. Our tap water is bad and often times smells even when we turn the faucet in. In that case, can we use the water straight from our tap? Or would we need to buy water and distill that?

thanks, is it safe to use without the charcoal packet? I don't like it, and it adds black spots to my water.

You really cannot take away the fact that you’re not drinking that sludge that stays at the bottom. Healthy healthy, healthy water is distilled.

Would this help with hard water?

so is there an on switch or a start button? so just plug it in and your done?

what temp does it operate at.. its got one button. im assuming its just as hot as water boiling so it wouldnt work with alcohol. ect.

I currently have a reverse osmosis filter but had no idea that 3 gallons of water go down the sink for every gallon for drinking

If I live by a lake can I use lake water? Or beach water?

Is there any benefit to distilling the same water twice ?

When using a new filter how many batches of water should i throw out.

Fan is noisy, so my friend recommends running it on a timer at midnight. Or does anyone run it outside on a covered patio?

is using this an effective method of desalinating water? and would putting seawater into the machine damage it?

I’d like to have one. Not for drinking water necessarily but I use an iron and a steamer at home quite frequently. The minerals in tap water will destroy those after awhile.

@reylove33

Жыл бұрын

I just learned that the hard way. I received a steamer for Christmas and I just went to use it and the plastic literally fell apart in my hands. Important tip: Use only distilled water in appliances such as steamers, irons, humidifiers. ‼️

@bobwreck3775

10 ай бұрын

WIll destroy your body too. Inorganic minerals are in water which is dirt. Organic minerals are from foods

hi...using hot water add more impurity to the water so only use cold water...better water in gets better water out!....I only distill filtered water for a more quality water!

I have a Berkey already so would it be helpful to run it to the Berkey carbon filters first and then it would reduce the impact on the distiller?

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

No. I would just save the filter as a back-up source.

@Sasha8pancakes

Жыл бұрын

It would probably make the distiller easier to clean or you would have to clean it less often because you are reducing the buildup

Can you distille sea water (salt water) with this machine? Just curious

What do you think about this vs the Berkey for purified water?

@bobwreck3775

10 ай бұрын

Garbage. I had one. Distiller all the way. Now if electric was off then the Berkely is cool

I have had a R/O unit every place I've lived for years, would this still be necessary? Does it remove fluoride?

I am in madison wisconsin. The tap water killed our machine. Vinager idea makes sense. Thankyou😅

Dear, I love the idea and the gadget you have presented & it's going to be a very good source of good quality pure/germs, bacteria and parasites free water. However when the costs are to be accurately considered are cleaning chemicals, trace metals drops and charcoal bags, replacement parts etc costs all need to be added on average monthly or annually basis! Would highly appreciate if you can help everyone with this approximate cost as per your grand experience in this area! Thanks again.

I really want to get this. I was reading a lot of reviews and now I’m watching a lot of videos. One guy says he puts a quarter of a teaspoon of citric acid in the bottom. Every time he makes a batch and he doesn’t clean it but every week.

Does it remove chlorine?

For rving how many watts does it draw?

What about reverse osmosis like bottled water services

Do you use citric acid to clean it?

Is it even better at purifying and removing toxins than reverse omosis?

dose it help if I distilled the water that in the plastic bottle in the distiller??? Or should i used tap water?

@bobwreck3775

10 ай бұрын

Use a charcoal filter to pre- filter though. Distillers have one downfall its that VOC's can boil and turn into a gas and get into your clean water bowl. So filter first

Dang I wanted to see it run and how fast it drops

I didn't know there was such a thing. I wonder how much power it consumes if used with solar power. and the added benefit of heating the inside.

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

It runs at between 500 and 580 watts. Solar power or a generator will keep you brewing during a power outage. Cheers!

@rainertrier4987

2 жыл бұрын

Shane C., exactly the same amount of power. The heating element does not know if the electricity is solar or e.g. nuclear generated.

@natalietom2299

2 жыл бұрын

It is recommended to add the minerals back to the water, otherwise it leaches them from your body. Same with reverse Osmosis water.

@sharonhobbs4144

2 жыл бұрын

@@natalietom2299 not it doesn't, your body just needs trace elements. Those of us who live off pure rainwater look to get them from food anyway.

@offensivearch

2 жыл бұрын

@@natalietom2299 I think this is nonsense. I haven't been able to find any empirical evidence or research papers to back up this claim.

I read stainless was contraindicated for distilled water? How about you??

I have a question about the minerals. Do you put them in the bottle that contains the water? How many drops? Thanks

@reylove33

Жыл бұрын

In the glass of water you’re about to drink. It states on the bottle how much. Or get directly from high quality whole foods that have the nutrients.

How many watts does it use?

FYI, they say to plug into the unit, then plug into wall, if that matters.

How does it compare to filtration? Ive heard good stuff about the brand crystal quest who provide 4 stage filtration. Is this close to distillation?

@bobwreck3775

10 ай бұрын

Filters are expensive and get dirty and work less and less. Filters never can make water as pure as distilled.

Can you comment on the power usage of this model? Looks like it's rate just over 500 watts, and takes almost 6 hours to produce one gallon? Does that mean it consumes 3,000 Watts to produce one gallon of water?

What about reverse osmosis? Also what about the lack of minerals in the pure h20?

@bobwreck3775

10 ай бұрын

Two types of minerals. Inorganic and organic. Plants change minerals from inorganic to organic so our body can use them. The minerals in water are sand/dirt and salt and other bad things. We get minerals from living foods

What exactly are the mineral drops you put in the water?

@bobwreck3775

10 ай бұрын

Bullcrap. We dont need to add minerals and besides he dont know what the hell is in that bottle. Pure h20 all the way

Will this make rainwater safe to drink?

@plantabundance

2 жыл бұрын

I have a video talking about this. Just do a quick search.

Mine said it already had the charcoal thing installed and it came with a spare. I have no idea how to get into it to change it when the time comes or how often. My machine does about 3 batches a day, every day. The build up inside was disgusting so will use the vinegar as soon as this jug is done. X

@pershop4950

2 жыл бұрын

@4:40 shows how you can switch out the carbon packet.

@edstar83

Жыл бұрын

If you have a build up on the bottom just poor enough vinegar to cover it and let it sit for an hour or so it will dissolve it all and make it easier to clean.

Hi, I was wondering if you can recommend any other brands? I really want to purchase the Megahome but I live in the UK and it's constantly sold out, I haven't seen an alternative that I'm happy with 😞 Thanks!

@Markdmarque

3 ай бұрын

Vevor sell this