Water Distiller, Countertop, White Enamel with Glass Collection |  | Brand: MegaHome
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $199.00
Buy New: $165.00
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Seller: NutriTeam, Inc.
Rating:  83 reviews
Color: White
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 9 x 13
Model: MH943TWS
UPC: 471986196009
EAN: 0471986196009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | One-year Warrantee | | • | 4 gallons per day output. | | • | Auto-Safety Shut-Off | | • | UL Approved | | • | True Steam Distiller |
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Product Description
This steam distiller produces up to 4 gallons of pure steam distilled water per day. Manual filling is easy and safe. Included with distiller are all parts and supplies to get started: collection bottle, cords, filters, and residue cleaner. Easy to follow directions.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 83
 Love it!!!! March 17, 2010
RRCBLKWAVESK8 (Ohio)
We're very happy with this distiller. The design of the glass container is considerably better than other models we've had.
 Works great but design could be better February 24, 2010
Mac Guy (Southern Calif. USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Have had this distiller for a few months now. Makes good distilled water. What I don't like about it is the awkward design. To make water one has to unplug the lid-to-body electrical cord each time to put in the water then plug it back. There is a separate cord for the power outlet which fortunately is long enough. When placing the pitcher under the tiny outlet spout it has to be accurately placed right at the pitcher pouring spout, if you ever break the flimsy looking plastic outlet housing or drip spout you got a real problem. Also the lid on the pitcher could have been better designed. There is an inner ridge around the inside of the lid that makes aligning the lid important else water will dribble all over the place, only one alignment will work right, best to remove the lid when pouring. The pitcher holds quite a bit of water so handling it could be a problem for some people, not a problem for me. Entire unit including the pitcher has a fairly large footprint. I liked the Sear's distiller design much better, except the unit died after about 3 yrs and of course the dead component was the one part they did not sell. Here's a tip on cleaning out the hardwater crud at the bottom and side of the distiller tank: use a tablespoon or two of vinegar and also swirl it around/tip to get the stuff on the side then let it sit for an hour or more,then rise...much cheaper than the overpriced demineralizer solutions. It is a bit noisy and puts out heat so during the hot SCal summers I put it in the garage and cover it between use, in the winter it goes into a spare bedroom to heat the room.
Great for small quantities February 12, 2010
CT (Grayslake, IL)
This unit replaced a very poor unit I purchased on-line and had to pitch. It is wonderful in that it does what it claims: distills water. It is slightly noisy but it has to be. It has a fan that is continually on to cool the steam for distillation. To muffle the humming fan noise would increase the expense of the unit. I'd prefer a little noise to a more expensive unit. It also takes a full five hours to distill one gallon IF I preheat the initial water to 212 degrees on the stove and transfer the water over to the unit. Otherwise distillation is closer to six hours. Again, the unit is a little slower than others but the net kilowatts used is about the same - this unit runs on fewer kilowatts than the competition, hence it is a little slower. But if you only need one gallon/day, what difference does it make if the distiller takes 4 hours at a higher kilowatt level or 5-6 hours at a lower kilowatt level. You set it up, turn it on, and come back later to a gallon of distilled water. The time difference is not a deal breaker for me. And if I start the unit in the morning, I can easily get two gallons in one day.
I really like that the glass jar fits inside the unit. When I'm done distilling, everything packs inside so the footprint on the counter is clean and the glass jar is "safe" inside the unit. I also like that all the internal "secret" parts of the unit that come in contact with the water are stainless steel. This is a rare thing. Most units have plastic somewhere inside that the water travels through. HOWEVER...
What I don't like about the unit: the charcoal holder. It is plastic. By the time the water hits it, the water is cooler and hence less "reactive" with the plastic. That is some comfort. Also, the holder is very difficult to remove from the head unit to replace the charcoal. I also don't like that the holder is somewhat air-tight so it could harbor germs. Therefore, I like to visually inspect it every two weeks, and it is of some comfort that mold growth is less of an issue if you are distilling everyday. Even so, I would like to see a redesign of this part of the unit to address those issues.
But of all the units out there, and I considered buying $2000 units in my research, I am extremely content with this unit despite the plastic holder. It is great.
 Great little gizmo! February 12, 2010
Polly Knehr (MORONGO VALLEY, CA, US)
This performs very well taking 5-6 hours to complete the cycle. Water is clear and good tasting. Gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the noise level of the fan is such that we run it either in a closed room or our patio. Would recommend product for anyone desiring pure, clean water. Debris left in container easily removed with a vinegar solution- try 2 cups of white vinegar with a full container of water and let sit a couple of hours. Hard or heavy deposits of calcium on the bottom can be removed with a cup of white vinegar and turn unit on for a couple of minutes.
Excellent water distiller February 5, 2010
Christopher Ott (Fayetteville, AR USA)
I bought this distiller on Amazon about six months ago and I have been completely happy with it. I estimate it has paid for itself already. The water tastes as good as any water I've ever had and doesn't have that plastic bottle taste or filter taste that all the store-bought distilled water I've tried does.
I bought mine with the glass collection bottle, but I think now that either way would have been fine. I worry just a bit the glass bottle might break (the glass is thin) and a plastic one seems would be less to worry about. I make one gallon a day. It is very easy to do and I don't undertand what people are talking about who dislike the sound of the fan. It has a very quiet fan that produces a pleasant white noise. I like it because it lets me know when it's on and when it shuts off.
One thing I want to point out to those who purchase one is that the water takes a week or two to taste its best. I don't know why this is, but after six months now it is like drinking pristine rain water.
I use the included charcoal filters, but find the water is great without it too. I strongly recommend this countertop distiller.
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