VEVOR Alcohol Still, 3 Gallon, Stainless Steel Alcohol Distiller with Copper Tube & Build-in Thermometer & Water Pump, Double Thumper Keg Home Brewing Kit, for DIY Whiskey Wine Brandy

I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the material and build.

heavy duty 3 gal pot ,price is right. I turned this into a thumper for a 13 gallon still and built a new condenser bucket.

Everything was packed well. I actually thought it was the wrong size because the box was smaller than I expected. It also arrived 3 days early! When I unpacked it, I was happy to see how all the parts nested inside the biggest pot which will be great for storage. I did a dry fit of 2 separate configurations to make sure I had all the parts and check the fit. It went together with minimal effort which is nice. I will run the vinegar/water run soon and then I can check for leaks. I purchased it during Prime Days for a great price and from what I see so far it is well worth the money.Concerns: The reasons I gave it 4 starsThe assembly instructions are somewhat lacking, and the 2 flexible lines have me concerned about cleaning and longevity. The inside wall is not smooth and they are thin. We bought ours to make oils. What we don’t want to happen is that over time residue builds up in the tiny crevices of these flexible lines. We may change these lines to copper or stainless steel tubing to eliminate even that possibility. They are also thin which does help with flexibility. However, changing the shape of them several times for a different configuration or storage could cause them to crack or break prematurely. If they can be left in the shape you need then this may not be a problem. As with the cleaning concerns, changing these to copper or stainless steel tubing is an option. It is important to note that any of these changes could effect the fit of the gaskets so they may need changed as well.The instructions do contain a good bit of information but there are some issues. The pictures are dull and really hard to see any details. The parts are not labeled in a way that says something like connect part A to part B so seeing the details of the picture is important for at least initial assembly. The written instructions are very simple and if someone is attempting assembly that relies heavily on following instructions, I fear that they could become quite frustrated. One thing I did was to look at the pictures on the listing for mine as they are pretty detailed and good quality. It also appears that the instructions were written by someone whose first language is not English. While this has no effect on the product, or makes whoever authored the instructions any less valuable, it is sometimes easier to know what to expect if you purchase this product in any size. Even programs that translate from one language to another as you type can cause these same issues with the translation.

I love this distillery. It is well built, easy to use, and the size I was looking for.It is very easy to clean, and I like the design. I think it was worth the price.The only thing someone needs to be aware of is if their stove is not close to their sink for the cold water they will need to have a plan for how they will need to compensate for that. They will need to change the cold water out several times to keep the condenser cold enough to do it's job.

Does as it needs to and made to do I’ve made plenty of distilled water with it

Definitely works and was one of my favorite purchases I've ever made.

Why pay more?

It seems like it’s pretty durable but the whole process of putting it together was unclear but once I run it I’ll write something else those are all the issues I’ve noticed