Countertop Water Distiller Stainless, Glass Collection

Almost exactly 3 years ago in February 2023, we bought this and it is still working strong and well. It does what we wanted from it. Produce our daily supply of pure drinking water. It is a basic simple not fancy no special feature water distiller, so, in our estimate, it would not go bad too quickly. It is working just fine 3 years later. We highly recommend it for anyone looking for a reliable water distiller. It is not cheap price-wise, but it is worth more than the price.

**update** 14 months and I cannot get it to stop popping loud. It's clean and dry and on a level surface. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED WILL NOT BUT ANOTHER ONE. DANGEROUS. Read a lot of reviews and did a lot of research before deciding which water distiller to purchase. Upon using my MegaHome countertop for the first time, I was satisfied with my decision. Hopefully it will last years like others who have reviewed it. Sturdy, fan has noise as expected, average speed, great water quality (see below), feels/looks like good quality, great packaging, easy to clean. *IMPORTANT* Like some other reviews say-stop the distiller before the water level gets low. This not only makes cleaning VERY EASY, but prevents (or helps) the stainless from becoming pitted which will mean you'll get rust. In fact, to all those who reviewed this and complained about rust and pitting, please know that this warning IS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. I started by using others recommended times. For me, 3.5-3.75 hours leaves approximately two inches of water remaining. IMPORTANT - for your safety let the machine cool down before touching and removing the cover. The manual says 20 minutes minimum. My sensitive fingers need at least 25 minutes. Water quality-my first test was 0.01 TDS/PPM. The start T.D.S. of my bad & hard water varies from the 290's upwards of nearly 500. Yes, nearly 500 at times! I did decide to use the carbon filters since they were provided. The water has NO taste - PERFERCT TASTING WATER. Moving forward, I'll do a cost/value analysis to find whether the filters are worth my time and cost as compared to passing the water through my existing Brita carbon filter, or experiment with no filter. Packaging - IMHO the packaging was designed by an American Engineer. The styrofoam is perfectly cut to fit each item. The only exception is the glass cantor. I can see why some might get damaged if the package is handled roughly or dropped. It is packaged inside the base with plastic and one polyurethane sheet. Due to the fact that the base is tapered with the top side smaller, you cannot completely secure it to prevent all damage. Mine arrived in PERFECT CONDITION. Speed - I would like it to be faster and wish it would shut off before drying out; however, these are conditions that cannot be improved at this time with any brand or model that I'm aware of - at least not in my price range.

I bought this on 12/31/2013, and am writing this review on 10/18/2014. I've ran about 250 gallons water water though the distiller. It is easy to set up, very easy to use. When we first bought it, I washed the main stainless steel container, and the glass flask. We filled the distiller with about a gallon of distilled water I bought from Walmart and distilled the first gallon of water just to initially clean the internal parts that one cannot clean, and discarded the first gallon. After that we use it almost every day and store one gallon of distilled water in the fridge, and the other gallon we keep in a separate covered glass container on the counter (for cooking, coffee making, drinking when one does not want cold water, etc.). If we fill it with cold water, it takes about 6 hours to complete the distilling process (about a gallon); if we fill it with hot water, it takes about 4 1/2 to 5 hours to distill a gallon of water. At the completion of the distilling process, the unit shuts off automatically, and the glass container holding the distilled water will be warm, this is to be expected; this is one reason why we store a gallon in the fridge and have another gallon at room temp on the counter. How much noise does it make? It's not real noisy, similar to a bread making machine during the baking portion. The part that makes noise is the fan blowing air over the condensing coils. We run it either when we go to bed or when we leave the house for the day; the noise is then not an issue. It is supplied with charcoal filters that are meant to be placed in the discharge portion, but we never used them. We think the water tastes fine without using the filters; I think that would be a preference based on each individual. There may be a reason why they supplied the filters, but for us they aren't necessary. I wash out the distiller after every use just to get rid the the stuff left over from the distilling process. We throughly clean the distiller about every 7 to 10 gallons of use to get rid of the accumulated minerals that stick to the interior surface. At first we used the cleaning chemical they included (citric acid, in powder form) and followed the instructions. It worked very well. When we ran out of the cleaning chemical, we just used vinegar. We place about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of vinegar in the distiller, and leave it work on the bottom part first (about 20 minutes for our cleaning needs), then we have a setup where we turn the distiller on its side without letting the vinegar spill out (i.e., tilt it and rest it on a piece of wood or something so the vinegar doesn't spill out, I hope this is clear), then just rotate the distiller every 20 minutes or so. This way the vinegar will remove the minerals along the sides of the distiller too. It takes time, but it works. I usually set a timer and put the distiller out in the garage so the house doesn't smell of vinegar. I can imagine that some people will need to clean the distiller more often; it depends on your water source. We live remotely, and our water supply is a mountain stream, or water that we stored. The distiller will definitely kill anything in the water that may make you sick, without adding the chlorine taste. The distilled water is crystal clear. I hope my experience with the product is helpful to those reading this. I would highly recommend this product. It works well, is easy to use, easy to clean, and the price is very reasonable. I've had no problems what so ever so far.

This distiller is the gold standard for countertop purification. It’s the only UL-approved distiller in the UK, and it removes 99.8% of contaminants—including fluoride, VOCs, pesticides, antibiotics, and heavy metals1 . The stainless steel boiling chamber means water never touches plastic, and the glass jug keeps your final product clean and taste-neutral. It’s fully automatic—shuts off when done, so no risk of overheating. The charcoal filters polish the taste, and the included cleaning crystals keep the unit fresh for months. Whether you’re prepping for hydration, brewing, or bait mixing, this unit delivers lab-grade purity with zero faff. ✅ Big Wins Best-in-class purity—removes 99.8% of pollutants1 Glass collection jug—no plastic taste or leaching Stainless steel interior—durable and hygienic Auto shut-off—safe and hands-free Charcoal filters included—taste polishers 2-year warranty + money-back guarantee—peace of mind ⚠️ Minor Trade-Offs 5–6 hour cycle—not instant, but thorough Noisy fan during operation—normal for distillers Manual fill required—no plumbing hookup Bulky footprint—needs counter space Premium price—around £249, but worth it1 🧍‍♂️ Personal Verdict Tested for drinking, bait prep, and aquarium top-ups—crystal-clear results every time. For under £250, it’s a proper investment in clean water. Built like a tank, runs like a pro, and delivers the kind of purity you can taste.

Fast shipping. Quality product. Australian cords and plugs. One thing I noticed was Mega home is called spring flow in Australia. I thought they looked identical and I was correct, they are the same brand. Made in Taiwan.

The Megahome Water Distiller works very well. It takes about 5-1/2 hours to distill one gallon of water. Do not buy a distiller for pure water that heats above 100 Celsius, the point at which water boils. Higher temperature even by one degree carries contaminants with the steam, and they condense into your distilled water. I bought this distiller to benefit my health by drinking pure clean water free of contaminants. Chemical cracking plants work on the same principle. You cannot get higher volume with pure water coming out of the spout. I know my stuff, I make a precise purity product for major industry.

The photo shows the pollutants left after one distillation of my “high salt” water. Family members have already noticed a drop in their baseline blood pressures and may soon be able to stop their blood pressure medication. The residual toxin is easy to wipe out after each use. I run this distiller 2 times a day. The distillation takes about 5 hours each time. The machine automatically shuts off after the cycle is complete. Each full distillation yields 24 cups. What I don’t like is, the precise placement required for the distiller spout to be over the receiving pot. A flexible hose is required to avoid water dripping onto countertop and floor all night - manufacturerer please make this simple adaptation.

Exactly as described!