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I was suspicious as to whether or not this product did, indeed, contain lead or not. So I purchased some lead test swabs on Amazon from 3M. As soon as they arrived I tested it, and sure enough, it contained lead. Any orange or red means lead. This item is not food safe.

Received mine a few weeks ago, It took about 2 weeks to get it. It is a simple, but well thought out design. Probably about as compact and all-in-one-design as you’ll find. The main chamber also acts as your fermenter. So you can cook and mix your mash and ferment it in the same pot, if you want to do a small batch. Which all of us beginners need to do while learning.

There are a few things that a new buyer needs to know.
You’ll probably want to spend about an extra $100 or so to make this perfect and safer. You’ll want to be able to control the temperature around 170f-190f, so I’d advise buying a decent induction burner. Also, it makes distilling safer as there is no flames.
I’d also recommend going to the hardware store and buying an adapter for your kitchen sink to 3/8″ ID x 1/2″ OD tubing. This will allow you to use your faucet water to keep your thumper cool and is easy to adjust. Some use water pump and a bucket/large bowl. I just find the sink faucet better. This comes with about 8′ of tubing. So between the water in, water out and also a small piece for the alcohol out. It comes with a small brass tube, but it doesn’t fit well.
The book: The Home Distiller’s Workbook I’d also recommend as the recipes and is written for small batches. Pretty much every recipe is written per gallon, so it is easy make what ever size you want.
You’ll also need your hydrometers, yeast and other standard brewing stuff. If you order your still and a few books, you’ll have time to read the books and get whatever you need before the still arrives.

First thing you need to do after receiving the still and unpacking it, is watch the set-up video. The manufacture sends the web address for the Youtube vids, there are different models and he lists them all, so just keep going till you find your model. Now I’d recommend setting up the unit and put a gallon of vinegar in the main chamber and boil it. Basically run it as you would distill. The main reason for this it to clean out all of the inside of the tubes. Then rinse everything. I’ve read that you should do this between runs to sterilize and clean your equipment. This might be why some people have had bad tastes in their first runs. I also find it a great way to do a dry run to see what I need to adjust.

My only minor complaints, the brass valves are on cheaper side and the one for the exhaust could use some type of washer. As if you tighten it to much it doesn’t seal right. Also when I received mine, the arm on the thumper that attaches to the pot arrived bent. Not sure if this was done for packing purposes. I straightened mine out and I don’t think it’s crimped bad enough to restrict much flow.

This thing is not all stainless and copper. It has LEAD fittings and valves! If you bought this return it if you can. I dont think it is legal to sell cookware with lead in them! The lower left of this picture shows the lead check tool with the positive red result!

Gets it done. Quality seems very good. I would like to know where I could purchase a extra set of gaskets.

works great would recommend to buy for first still , shipping box was damaged but overall everything ok

Delivery was very quick. I’m very excited to try it out THANK YOU

Bought as a gift for my husband, he loves it!

Works great!! delivered 3 weeks early