DIY 3 Gal 12 Liters Home Distiller Moonshine Alcohol Still Stainless Boiler Copper Thumper Keg

This still takes the idea that distilling does not need a complicated design to produce hooch. I've distilled twice out of this now and I feel like I've got a pretty good feel for it. There are things I wish it had, there are some inconvenient things about it, but in the end , you will have no problem producing shine from this still. The entire thing is stainless and copper which is a beautiful thing for this. All in all, for the price I don't see how this can be beat. If you are just starting out, this is probably the still for you. As it was for me. On my second run , after fermenting 3 lbs of brown sugar with a distiller's yeast, I got about 1500ml of shine. I separated them into two jars, the first one being 55%abv and the second being 30%abv. I straight up drank the 60 proof and it was perfect. The 110 proof went into a jar with an oak stick for aging. Very freaking cool. That was on a single pass, I could have done another run but no need. I was happy with the results. Make sure you read about fermenting and about the distillation process before you try because there are some very important things like throwing out the 1st oz that you distill because it's very bad for you. Read and read more. You will need a few things to get started. You need a burner plate or something to heat the bottom and get it up to 200F degrees plus. Some people use their kitchen stove but you're boiling alcohol which probably wont but could catch fire. I went to CVS and bought an Oster 900 watt burner that works just fine. You need a little water pump and bucket. You can get these at your hardware store. The still comes with hoses that will most likely connect to it. You probably need a half bag of ice or so to cool the water at some point because it transfers a lot of heat to your bucket. Or else a very quick way of tossing and refilling with cold water. You should clean everything with a half bottle of vinegar and some water before you actually start to use it to clean it up. I actually then added some water to the vinegar and heated it and boiled out some vinegar water so that it went all through the pipes and everything. This does come from China so a little bit of extra cleaning is a sensible idea. I saw others here said it failed a led test. I did get a test and tried it and it showed no led. It's not a bad idea if you are concerned grab a led tester and make sure your still is led free. Pros: -Stainless makes cleaning it a snap, it just rinses clean every time, very nice. -Seller will send you a huge amount of documents all about distilling that you should read through, you just have to ask -Although it seems like it won't seal, the thick food grade seals actually do a great job -The temp gauge appears to be accurate -You can mash in the tub and distill as long as you are keeping it around 2 galls of water. It's a 3 gallon still but I think that would really be a little overfull for this product. Cons: -The cooling system has an open top, so you have to rely on gravity for your cooling pump to drain it and if you have a powerful pump it might overflow. The workaround for this is to turn down your pump and you can also use the valves on the cooler to control the flow. Not a big deal but I wish they would have sealed the top so you can force more pressure through the cooler. Once you get it dialed in, it's fine though. -Some of the hardware is a bit cheap but it's not a deal-killer. The copper extension pipe that come off the outlet just sits on the nipple and it can easily fall off. I used an automotive hose clamp to hold it onto the nipple. It's not perfect but that's a workaround that works and it won't fall off unless you really put pressure on it. The screws that hold up the condenser have to be backed out to almost 1 thread to actually work. Again, this is a small thing, but if they were just 1/4" long it would have been prefect. -The general thickness of everything is on the thin side but again, this was engineered with the idea that it will work and it does work. So it's just one of those things I would have loved to see in an ideal situation, I'd love it if the stainless tub was slightly thicker. -All the white gaskets have a weird fit and look like they aren't going to seal. But they do create a seal, you just have to make sure everything is lined up and accept that it might not look perfect, that does not mean it's not sealed. Overall, I'm quite happy, for the money I feel like I lucked out. I do recommend this product and it's an ideal starter unit. It works like it was designed so I can't really give it any less than full stars.

Looking good can't wait to give it a go

El producto viene golpeado en malas condiciones parece estar usado ya, incluso no es el mismo que presentan en la imagen.

The order arrived but did not come with the stainless plate!. I contacted Amazon Support who said this cannot be rectified and that I would have to accept a refund. The online video guide URL also did not work and the holes in the top part of the lid are not wide enough to accept the airlock... I don't know how you can get the "free Parts Exchanged can rest assured to BUY", as Amazon says this is not possible! EDITING - I've done one batch of distilling wine in to brandy and the actual still seems to work. A shame about the missing parts.

I got this distiller on nov 4, 2016 its now 1 month later, dec 5 2016 ...i used th distiller everyday for 3 weeks. The large pot is now pitted and rusting on th inside and exterior. The lid doesnt get a good seal and the pot gasket is stretched out. I only use it to distill water, i clean it after each batch every night with vinegar and i clean th coils by distilling a half_gallon of white vinegar, then i distill one batch of water that i save for use in my steam cleaning machine. The lid is also showing signs of potential rust, as are the screws and fittings. This shld not be rusting. I cant distill water from this rusty pot. Im v unhappy that this system had such a short life and has ended up useless. Being able to distill my drinking water is a health necessity. I cant contact the seller Ama TrulyStep thru th amazon marketplace, but i can reach them thru a hotmail account that doesnt seem have a company name. This concerns me. The equipment didnt come with a manual, but a flyer with youtube video links. The videos arent very helpful, especially since i dont understand asian languages. When i figured out how to use the still, it distilled gr8 tasting water. I dont use it for anything except distilling water for drinking and for use in medical equipment and my steam cleaning machine. The distiller worked gr8 in th beginning, but is rusting n pitted inside and out. Not sure if it really is stainless steel or a poor grade of stainless, since their ad promises argon welding and a high grade stainless steel wit red copper or stainless pipe...at any rate after 3 weeks of daily use it is unusable. Because the seal is not great, u lose a lotta steam around th rim of th lid and water drips out ...im not sure if thsts because th pot gasket is now loose or if the lid isnt fitting right... I will post a more detailed review on my blog with pictures. Im really disappointed that this equipment failed. I cant imagine how it wld hold up if i was using it to make something stronger than distilled water. UPDATE 12/11/2016 I cancelled my request fa a refund. I will replace th pot and fittings at my own expense and see if i can make this usable sgain. Sometimes its just easier to take a loss and try to recoup on ur own than to go thru th hassle of a return...besides which, i wld be stuck payin th return shipping fa this distiller that didnt even last 1 month...a policy i think is completely unfair, since its not my fault th distiller rusted thru...