What if all blogs and instructional videos were this straightforward and helpful?Thank you for making this!

I wish more videos could be this straightforward and full of useful information. Well done, and many thanks.

This was by far the best video demonstration I’ve watched for my new Megahome water distiller!👍🏾 Thank you sir!

Love my Mega Home distiller. Been using it for over a year plus & quite happy w/ it.

Perfect video. Just got mine today. Word is getting out now about these. Thanks for making the video

The best demo! I have just had mine delivered and this is the 3rd video I have seen which got straight to it, so thanks ☺️

The best demonstration video for Megahome Distiller.

Excellent Video - The instructions are a little confusing on some of this, but your presentation answered everything. Thanks so much!

@funkyprepper

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

I just got mine today. Very excited

I never understood why one needs to use a charcoal filter for ‘pure’ water. Maybe your 8pmm comes from the contamination of the charcoal. Great demo without the unnecessary narcissism.

Thank you so much for this video! Help me a lot to save my time! Respect bro)))

Be extreamly carefull with the water and the sink no water must drip down the sides there have been a lot of cases of shorting around the switch as water gets in as it drips down the sides. they should have sealed it but on most models they dont. basicly if you want your disstiller and glass jug to survive they need to be treated with care. another very handy tip is dont wait for the termostat to turn it off instead put it on a timer, they are cheap and realible and will save on the electric, get it to cut out early that way it wont boil down to the bottom and its easyer to clean and less damage on the element. why they dont have this feature on any of the disstilers i have seen and i have seen a lot stumps me.

I just bought mine and I’m setting it up today and I am so excited! Thank you for making this video, it’s much better than having to sift through the confusing directions.

@Nick-rr6kt

10 ай бұрын

Still working?

Thank you, good video 👍🏻

Just went to a yard sale and picked one up for $10.00. Now I know what to expect of it before I try it out. Whole bottom is full of scale. May need my abrasive air grinder to clean it. Great video, thnx.

@JRESHOW

Жыл бұрын

Damn you got a steal!! They sell some stuff to clean out the bottom. I’d led it run through and test what you get! 👊🏻

@Oli-Ravioli

4 ай бұрын

Add water and vinegar, let it soak. Everything will be smooth and clean. The more vinegar, the better. I never have to scrub mine. And using a mechanical timer is a must (I set mine to 5h15 and it leaves one inch of dirty water).

How do you get the sous out to change the carbon bag?

Use lemon juice so you don't have to scrub or use timers for the crud that hardens. Lemon juice makes everything liquid form.

@teru797

4 жыл бұрын

Vinegar works good too I hear. But have not tried it yet.

@lynnesunshine

4 жыл бұрын

Do you add lemon to the tap water you are distilling?

@stephanie-atarahrose.8149

4 жыл бұрын

@@lynnesunshine No the lemon juice is just to break up the leftover gunk after the water is distilled . It is hard to scrub it out but the lemon juice breaks it up somehow. We do add a pinch of salt to our water after we distill it as electrolytes

@mosconi4539

3 жыл бұрын

There is a bottle of citric acid included in the package for this purpose.

how long till the drips start to come out?Been 10minutes of nothing yet

So does this machine not have an automatic switch off? Is it not something I could switch on and go to bed and it would be ready by morning?

Great content!! Please can you let me know what type of screwdriver you used for the handle 😁

I’ve been using one of these for almost a decade now. Tap water here in NYC is filthy. One thing I will say, distilled water doesn’t hydrate you properly. Both my and my dog’s health improved greatly after ionizing the distilled water in a cheap homemade ionizer. Dog had a bunch of rashes, dry skin, etc., that cleared up immediately once we stopped drinking the distilled water straight. The distilled water tastes ‘flat’, no matter even if you remineralize it. The ionized water tastes ‘full’.

@JerryWhoopX

4 жыл бұрын

Do you know any sources to ionize water?

@hennalatep8475

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in NYC too. Have you tested your megahome water with a TDS meter? I know the value can vary depending on the source.

@code5829

3 жыл бұрын

distilled water tastes amazing

@is507

2 жыл бұрын

Would you be so open to elaborate more on the ionizating.I use the megahome only thing i do is add quality salt.I am aware the wather is empty so i put a lemon in some,some i use for tea etc just to minimaze the problem but i am aware thats not the best way.At the moment I am doing research now how to make the water better as possible.If you could give your input i would gladly return the favour here when i get to the bottom of my research and give u and all the info i gathered.

@sh-oo4wm

2 жыл бұрын

funny nyc water is actually known to be cleaner than most cities. thanks for this ionizing info

I’ve had one for a couple years now. I use it daily

@janetsadeghi1501

4 жыл бұрын

David Estep do you drink the distilled water?

@mandelaaffected5059

4 жыл бұрын

Janet Sadeghi yes

@janetsadeghi1501

4 жыл бұрын

David Estep I got mine. Need to set it up. Thx

@-a-cb-l9000

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use the carbon? How expensive does it get?

@mandelaaffected5059

4 жыл бұрын

-A-C B-L I use water filters I purchase through Amazon. I don’t use the expensive ones.

To clean distiller effortlessly just pour regular vinegar and let sit overnight and you can use vinegar over and over again.i use an 8 gallon precision distiller and that's how I clean out the online chamber.Be sure to rinse the chamber after you remove the vinegar or you will encounter a slight vinegar after taste.ive been distilling 45 years and found vinegar the best and no effort to scrub

@ts0088

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man. So we can use Vinegar instead of the acid?

@luckyme369

Жыл бұрын

@@ts0088 so fill to top let sit and you can reuse vinegar countless times

@ts0088

Жыл бұрын

@@luckyme369 Perfekt thanks

@NuricheTim

Жыл бұрын

also you can use citric acid and it works very well also, probably the cleaner the sell on their website, you can clean a ton of still with it to, look it up, not very expensive and also amazon carries it. great for cleaning toilet tanks and anything that has hard water build up and rust

Just wondering why you would have to use charcoal if your distilling water?

@axeissad6909

3 жыл бұрын

Because of VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds)...

Fantastic video. I set mine up last night. Thank you so much for sharing🙏🏽 I have 2 questions. I bought the mega home distiller and I absolutely love it. My acupuncturist wants me to only drink warm water. Now here are my 2 questions: 1. Once I have made my distilled water, can I heat it up in the microwave? I enjoy drinking warm water as I always feel cold. 2. My mother asked if she can boiled the distilled water to make her tea? Thank you In advance🙏🏽❤🕉

@JRESHOW

Жыл бұрын

Yes to both your questions :))

@truthreigns3267

Жыл бұрын

A microwave should never be used for food!

How often do you change the charcoal filter

@NuricheTim

Жыл бұрын

suppose to be every 30 days with this one

Ive just purchased one, what is the PH level of distilled water some say it reacts with carbon dioxide in the air and causes it to be more acidic did you ever test this ?

@JRESHOW

Жыл бұрын

Should be neutral. 7. I didn’t test tho..

Distilled bottle water has zero or one ppm, I need distilled water to make collodial silver and if the p p m is over 1 you can't use it, fine to drink but won't work for me

@mb4lunch

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. To make Silver water right you need super clean containers, 000 reading and temperature over around 74 degrees is good too...

@carlosl-f2433

3 жыл бұрын

I need for the same. What do you do to get the 1ppm reading?

What caused the bad taste you mentioned? The charcoal? Also, do you add any trace mineral concentrate? Good video, informative, thanks.

@Elitedarklord1337

4 жыл бұрын

@alex hammer Unless your diet lacks necessary nutrients, (in which case you should change your diet) you do not have to add minerals to distilled water.

@fluffybunny7840

3 жыл бұрын

Elitedarklord1337 Organic fruit and veg are better! For vitamins and minerals

@Elitedarklord1337

3 жыл бұрын

@@fluffybunny7840 Agreed!

@funkyprepper

3 жыл бұрын

@@Elitedarklord1337 like that idea

8qt pressure cooker $100, 10' 3/8" copper tubing $15, brass fittings $10, Lowe's 5 gallon bucket for a condenser chamber $5, condenser cold water supply and drain tube, $5. 1 gallon of clean water per hour, PRICELESS!

@denisejohn5057

3 жыл бұрын

Lloyd P Easy when you know how!!

@ML..

3 жыл бұрын

Lloyd... “HOW TO” video...... priceless! The more you know😂😂

@redpillino4022

3 жыл бұрын

@@ML.. I'm not the video producer. If you have the mind to build and if you know how steam operates, it is simple to put it together. I know how to make water distillers, you know how to make videos. I know well. Seems like we need to come together to be a team. lol 🤣🤣🤣

@ML..

3 жыл бұрын

@@redpillino4022 ... correction sir, I don’t know how to do either. Looks like our team will need to hire a 3rd person.😂

How would you describe the taste? In much detail. My tasted kinda like plastic or something metallic and has a smell. but its all metal including the jug. 3rd time boiling its less strong

@JRESHOW

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, exactly like that. It’ll go away a few more times of running a cycle.

@arvatval

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue, but with another distiller I bought off aliexpres. The seller adviced me to take off the top lid, put it upside down on the table, and pour inside the little hole through which the vapour goes, a mix of water and citric acid(also vinegar works). The water used in this should be boiling hot. Then I cover the whole thing with a plate(tap), and let it rest for 12 h. That strange taste only partially was removed, though I did it only twice. But the water tastes much better.

How often do you need to but the residue cleaner & charcoal?

@manit77

3 жыл бұрын

Dependa on how bad the water your distilling. I changed the charcoal filter once a month.

@marissameza1787

Жыл бұрын

@@manit77 Maybe dumb question but can that machine be used without the filter? I wonder what the water would read without it. I only mean in case they were not available any more.

@NuricheTim

Жыл бұрын

the residue cleaner looks to be citric acid and much cheaper, look up on amazon, they say every 30s to change the filter, amazon probably has ones that would fit it

Why must wet the carbon pack? And does that little rectangle filter, filters out VOCs?? Just curious

@NuricheTim

Жыл бұрын

should soak it for a few minutes with distilled water to get the lose charcoal powder out of the filter bag so it don't end up in your clean water

@NuricheTim

Жыл бұрын

its is to filter out any remaining VOCs

Excellent "no verbal waffle" presentation !

If your distiller turns brown after a single use your water is too dirty. This could be from corroded pipes. Buy a 3 stage water filter then distill the water. The water will be perfect and you will have to clean it less.

@texanboiii562

3 жыл бұрын

I’m using my zero water pitcher to filter first and then distill. First round was great tasting had no problem.

What are the benefits of distilled water ? Does it strip water of essential mineral? I know it must filter out bad stuff too.

@cortezforever

4 жыл бұрын

All lies to keep you from drinking it. You can add trace minerals back, smartwater is distilled with minerals.

@KhalidElMouloudi

3 жыл бұрын

Thing is you don't really depend on water to get the minerals. Your diet should be enough.

@starrstewart1359

6 ай бұрын

Please do your research on Smart Water.

What is the purpose of the filter packets? Doesn't distilling water eliminate the need to also filter the water? I don't get it.

@JRESHOW

4 жыл бұрын

I believe the different “ impurities” within water evaporate at different temperatures so some escape with the first of the distilled water.. or could be used as a step 2 precaution

@ohmersiemenson3984

3 жыл бұрын

The filters are for the VOCs like pesticides and other chemicals that boil off before the water does. Instead of the filters I’ve also read that you can just throw out the first bit of what collects.

@funkyprepper

3 жыл бұрын

@@ohmersiemenson3984 have you come across other charcoal filters incase the designed ones are not available

@ohmersiemenson3984

3 жыл бұрын

@@funkyprepper I have not. I'm new to distilling my own water so I haven't had to re order filters yet.

@camaulay

3 жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW so theoretically if you filled the distiller from water than went through a charcoal filter then you wouldn't actually need to use the little charcoal packets?

I have this exact model been using it for years, I add no minerals etc. I compare the distilled water to the tap water you can see the difference

@ryankeighron

4 жыл бұрын

How often do you have to clean the unit John? Thinking of buying one

@johns2922

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryankeighron once a month. Once a month I change the charcoal filter and use the citric acid that comes with the package to clean the distiller. However after every use you want to let the unit cool down and use some soap and a sponge to wash the inside of distiller or your water will taste weird.

@ryankeighron

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers John

@funkyprepper

3 жыл бұрын

@@johns2922 thanks for the tip, basically keep periodically clean and change the filters when needed

Would you please say what the function of the carbon sachet is?

@JRESHOW

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s an additional filtering step.. different particles in water evaporate at different temperatures… some particles are included with initial evaporation and the carbon filters those out. I think this is what it’s for…. I could be wrong.

@miaash3870

Жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW thanks a lot

Have you measured the purity of the water without the charcoal filter? Is the charcoal where you are getting the 6 to 8 ppm impurities? Have you tried to double steam the water? Just curious as I am looking for 0 to 1 ppm. Thank you in advance.

@JRESHOW

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve tried a few times without the charcoal filter, with same results. I even tried to double up the filter. I have double steamed the water and got it to 2ppm or so. From what I found is that you can start the distilling, after about 45 min. you can dump out what you have distilled, that is the most contaminated. Then you’ll be left with 3/4 gallon of 2-4 ppm then double steam that.. I’ve looked for the perfect distiller for a while and all work very similar.. but then again I bought distilled water forever and it was always 0ppm.

@pkbrowerstudiosllc5434

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW Great video. Thank you so much for the information. I still might go with unit. There is something about having control over the finished product and how it was produced. Thanks again.

@marissameza1787

Жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW Thank you. I was wondering if the water was still drinkable without the filter just in case the filter was not available one day. Thank you.

Why is charcoal needed if the water is distilled. Steam evaporated.

@JRESHOW - I've got one of these distillers but I cannot stand the taste of the distilled water because it picks up on the taste of the contaminants that it removes :(

@JRESHOW

2 жыл бұрын

How many gallons have you filtered?

@mariasalerno8389

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW - I've used this distiller for several years with the old jug that came with it.

@mariasalerno8389

2 жыл бұрын

@SRSHOW - I've had this machine for several years which came in the original jug slightly smaller than the one you have, but I have always been able to taste the very chemicals etc that it removes, even though there is still water left inside the distiller one finished. Do you have any tips on how to avoid this? As I would prefer to drink clean water that has been distilled, and not bottled water that does not quench the thirst, is thick and heavy and lacking in oxygen, and smells and tastes the like plastic it comes in! I wrote you this message before it but it seems to have been deleted.

Just bought one and also a magnetic stirrer to activate the water again, just hope this will work out and be a good solution, just strange that you didnt got 0-1 ppm in result, thank you for the vid.

@fluffybunny7840

3 жыл бұрын

Gunilla Carlsson What does the magnetic stirrer do exactly....forgive my ignorance...but I’ve just started looking into distillers

@carlosl-f2433

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I was about buy one and need a 0 to 2ppm reading for my purposes.

@0909GC

3 жыл бұрын

@@fluffybunny7840 Saw this now, sorry, its structuring the water.

Good video❣ Where can I buy the test device you put in the water glass at the end? And what is it called? Grateful for answers💦

@achiepalaago

4 жыл бұрын

It's called a tds meter. Just google or go to amazon and search for a water tds meter. Check reviews for the most accurate ones.

@cortezforever

4 жыл бұрын

You can buy a PH tester on amazon also.

Can't make colloidal silver with this distiller

@code5829

3 жыл бұрын

@The Oculist too much ppm i think

Is this tester for testing fluoride only?

@JRESHOW

Жыл бұрын

The tester doesn’t test for fluoride, but just general parts in the water.,

Seems like they could make the design like a coffee maker.

What model is this please?

@JRESHOW

3 жыл бұрын

Link to the one I purchased in the description

Can you pour cold water in the hot distiller’s tank?

It is pretty convenient to let the distiller just run its course. Having to manually turn it off to avoid residue sticking to the tank is a hassle. I wish the distiller turned itself off with some water still in it. I don't know whether a relevant sensor is expensive or they want to make money on cleaning products.

@JRESHOW

2 жыл бұрын

That would be ideal! The sensor to keep some water at the bottom

is it better then mineral water from plastic bottles?

@camaulay

3 жыл бұрын

No minerals but you're also not getting any chemicals leaching into the water from the plastic. I can't say wether the amount that leaches has any effect on the human body but if I can avoid it I will.

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😭 I dont understand the tip!!?

Good demo although rinsing the carbon filter under the tap just contaminated your water in the jug my friend.duh!!!

Why does my distilled water taste different from the distilled water from the store?

@JRESHOW

4 жыл бұрын

If you just got your distiller you’ll have to run through a few times to get the taste out.

@GIMMETHELOOTNOW

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW taste of steel???

@JRESHOW

4 жыл бұрын

Smell Me?? It could be. I had to run a good 5-10 gallons through before it tasted right.. if it continues after that I would return it..

@GIMMETHELOOTNOW

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW thanks

doesnt this consume a lot of electricity? thinking of buying one but the electric bill is my concern..

@carolinehollisallrightsres9214

4 жыл бұрын

Hi i have my distiller on as many times as i can letting it cool after a while i put 1 boiled kettle of tap water in it fill a jar as i broke my jug ive had mine for 4 years and it gets used i love it its not heavy on the electricity but i di have a pre paid meter a key i charge up as quarterly bills are just not true 15 t0 20 £ a week on eldctricity not bad at all free energy is coming 💚✨💚

@manit77

3 жыл бұрын

Not really.

A well done video, thanks. I suspect the power consumption is akin to boiling a kettle for hours upon hours. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers.

@RGBeanie

4 жыл бұрын

This is the lowest watt usage of the distillers at 585watt. Some are up to 900watt! The average kettle is 2kw+

@spaceiswater6539

4 жыл бұрын

Why are people more bothered about how much power it uses rather than drinking pure clean water.

@RGBeanie

4 жыл бұрын

@@spaceiswater6539 because some people's electric cost will be through the roof

@4umy

4 жыл бұрын

@@spaceiswater6539 Some people live in areas where they charge buttloads for electricity! My town chargers almost 11 times the national average!

@johnnyb1776

4 жыл бұрын

Trash What about gas?

Why would there be a bad taste at first?

@JRESHOW

2 жыл бұрын

Only thing I can think of is chemical burn off or something like that. Maybe there’s residue from the manufacturer that’s in there and the heating process introduces it to the water? That’s the only thing I can think of but after a 5-8 gallons it taste really good.

Something is very wrong. Distilled water should be showing 0 PPM . I wonder if it has something to do with that unnecessary cartridge at the drip point.

@texanboiii562

3 жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out, dry well?

@dimitrovbmw

2 жыл бұрын

well is almost impossible to have perfectly clean dishes so maybe that's what contaminate the water

Where to buy this machine please

@JRESHOW

4 жыл бұрын

Got mine from amazon...

@peace4world84

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRESHOW thanks for your help mate

TDS should always read 0 for distilled water!

@code5829

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreaanonymous5474 have you found one????

@carlosl-f2433

3 жыл бұрын

I'm also looking right now. Need 0 to 1ppm.

He forgot to remove the plastic off the metal strips

@Sasha8pancakes

Жыл бұрын

The metal strips on the pot?

A diy homemade one could easily be made too...

@Funkteon

4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently building a survival water distiller that will fit in a metal drinking bottle that's capable of allowing you to distil pretty much anything, even your own urine back to clear drinkable water.. Of course, it requires a wood, gas or alcohol fire to start the process..

I forgot to wet the charcoal 😣

So you filter it 3 times ? So 15 hours for a Gallon of water? Sheesh I can feel my electricity bill slapping me in the face LOL

@NuricheTim

Жыл бұрын

thats only when you buy a brand new one, after the 3rd distill, just do once. Its basically just cleaning out everything so your not drinking anything last behind from manufacturing.

6:08 Your machine is not working right, or your meter is broken, or your container is contaminated.

What good is this going to do you if we have a power outage? It's also useless in A SHTF SITUATION. i wouldn't think about doing this and spending that kind of time or money doing so, he'll you can buy a gallon of distilled water at the store for a dollar. You can also just use a 3 or more gallon stock pot with a curved and handled glass or metal lid and put wooden or plastic bowl in the pot To catch the distilled steam that drops from the curved lid and handle!!l There are lots of cheap and long time reliable means to get fresh clean water or distilled water.!!

@bloodynin9757

4 жыл бұрын

You run along and do that then, always remember to stay positive :)