Countertop Water Distiller, White, Glass Collection
Brand | Megahome |
Special Feature | Durable |
Product Dimensions | 9"L x 13"W x 9"H |
Package Information | Bottle |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Item Weight | 11 Pounds |
Upper Temperature Rating | 212 Degrees Fahrenheit |
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About this item
- YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST: This Megahome distiller is UL (Underwriters Laboratory) approved. UL is the trusted independent global safety science company for US products, and determines product compliance with stringent safety standards. PLEASE NOTE: For fire safety, many home insurance policies require that electrical products installed in the home be UL certified. Megahome distillers are one of the only UL approved water distillers available.
- PUREST WATER: Distills 1 gallon every 5.5 hours. Distills the water at 212 degrees Fahrenheit which is the proper temperature for removing unwanted toxins and contaminants. It also includes 6 (optional use) high quality activated charcoal filters. The optional filters are used when VOCs like chlorine or other toxins that can form into a vapor are present. The filters capture and remove these toxins during the distillation process.
- BEST QUALITY: Full 304 stainless steel interior, including the boil chamber, upper steam dome, and stainless condensing coils. Water does not touch plastic.
- GLASS COLLECTION: This distiller includes a durable Glass collection bottle. This ensures the purest and safest distilled water for all of your needs.
- BEST SERVICE INCLUDED: Every Megahome distiller is backed by a 1 year warranty against defects in manufacture. A detailed description of warranty coverage can be obtained in the Owner's Manual or by reaching out to Nutriteam Support. The service and support is what you would expect from a top quality appliance company. Customer service is provided for the lifetime of the unit. Megahome distillers have been on the market for over 22 years and are the top selling distiller in the world.
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Easy to use | 4.5 | — | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Flavor | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Sold By | — | Water Distillers Direct | Water Distillers Direct | Banyan Imports | Banyan Imports | ROVSUN |
purification method | Distillation | Activated Carbon | Distillation including VOC Elemination Port | Distillation | Activated Carbon, Distillation | Distillation |
capacity | 1 gallons | 1 gallons | 1.05 gallons | 4 liters | 1.6 gallons | 4 liters |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | 3 Prong Safety Grounded Electric Cord | Corded Electric | — | — |
model name | — | 300 | 300SS | — | Home | — |
material | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Stainless Steel | Appliance Grade Stainless Steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
included components | Complete Distiller body, and glass collection container | Water distiller, power cord, carafe, instructions, cleaner, carbon pods. | Distiller, Glass Carafe, Power Cord, 6-Pack Filter Pods, Cleaner, Manual | Water Distiller | 1 x Distiller | Distiller |
weight | 11 pounds | — | 5.98 kilograms | — | 12.45 pounds | 13 pounds |
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Product Description
Product Description
This Megahome MH943TWS completes 1 gallon of pure steam distilled water in 5.5 hours. The interior boil chamber, including upper cover and condensing coils are high grade 304 Stainless Steel. It comes with a 1 gallon glass collection bottle with a removable lid for convenience. Distilling your own water can't get any easier, simply fill the boil chamber with water and press the reset button. At the end of the cycle, the distiller will turn off automatically. The outside body of this distiller is a heavy duty metal with an attractive white baked enamel finish.
What's Included:
- Top Condensing Unit
- Distiller Body
- Glass Collection Bottle
- Activated Charcoal Sachets, 1 package of 6 filters (approximately a 6 month supply)
- Cleaner for Boil Chamber, 8oz
- Main Power Cord
- Porcelain Nozzle Insert
This distiller is 110-120 volt for use in the U.S. and Canada.
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How Distillation Works
Your water is brought to 212 degrees (boiling point) which kills bacteria, parasites etc. As steam rises, it leaves behind the impurities and enters the stainless steel cooling coils where the steam is cooled and recondensed into pure water.
Megahome Distillers Are Rigorously Tested For Your Safety
The Megahome water distiller is UL listed (Underwriters Laboratory) and approved. Every Megahome unit is built and tested to ensure safety and longevity. Included is a high temperature thermostat to prevent overheating and ensure automatic shut-off. For over twenty years, Megahome has specialized in manufacturing only water distillers, putting their focus on quality and consumer satisfaction. Megahome is now the most widely distributed distiller in the world.
What makes Meghome distillers different from the competition?
- Megahome Corp. has been manufacturing it's countertop water distillers since 1992. It is the only product they manufacture. Needless to say 27 years of producing and refining a product, equals a great company and a great product.
- Megahome Corp. has a personal relationship with all of it's parts suppliers. Megahome builds, inspects, and tests every distiller by hand. This ensures consistent quality for each unit. That means consumers can count on getting a top quality unit every time.
- Megahome Corp. conforms to the needs of it's customers. Megahome distillers pass all safety standards for the countries and voltage they are destined for. In the United states, UL (Underwriters Laboratory) is the top safety standard for all appliances and Megahome passes UL standards year after year. Unfortunately most of the distillers available on the market today do not pass UL or other US safety standards, and although inexpensive, are simply not safe. In addition to passing safety standards, Megahome Corp listens to the voice of it's customers and continuously makes adjustments to make the most reliable and loved countertop distillers.
- Megahome distillers have been carefully constructed to produce the purest steam distilled water. Did you know that all distilled water is not the same? The process of distilling is of course simple and straight forward, bring the water to a boil and then capture and collect the steam that rises. However, distilling at the right temperature, with the correct size condensing coils, and the proper cooling are all essential to producing pure distilled water. Many cheaper distillers boast a faster distilling time but as a result produce an inferior distilled water with more impurities being pushed through the machine because they are boiling too hard and not properly condensing the steam. If you are using your distilled water in equipment it is especially important to make sure that you are in fact producing pure water.
Product information
Brand | Megahome |
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Special Feature | Durable |
Product Dimensions | 9"L x 13"W x 9"H |
Package Information | Bottle |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Item Weight | 11 Pounds |
Upper Temperature Rating | 212 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Item Weight | 11 pounds |
Manufacturer | Megahome |
ASIN | B00026F9F8 |
Item model number | MH943TWS |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #298,241 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #129 in Replacement Countertop Water Filters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Batteries required | No |
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Keep out of reach from children. Use only on smooth, level surface. Make sure cords are fully inserted.
Manually fill the stainless steel chamber.5.5 hours later it will automatically shut-off when a gallon of pure water is distilled into the glass container.
Item sold as is (brand new in original unopened box).
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Customers like the quality, performance, cleanliness, taste and ease of assembly of the water purification unit. For example, they mention it works brilliantly, does that without any problems and that the included citric acid makes cleaning almost too easy. That said, they say the water tastes good and has better taste and health benefits than from the grocery store. They also appreciate the ease of setup and cleaning.
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Customers like the quality of the water purification unit. They say it's easy, fool-proof way to make high-quality distilled water right at home. Customers also say it is better built and reliable. They like that they have full control of the finished quality and that the difference in the water quality before and after using this distiller is remarkable. They are also pleased with its longevity and performance, saying it provides a steady supply of clean water.
"...I'm glad they're so durable, that's mostly all I have to say." Read more
"...Pros: Essentially unlimited pure water Distilled water is even more pure than from the Zero filter No plastic land-fill..." Read more
"I followed all of the directions and it works well, the water is distilled and for the first cycle worked well, but since I have hard water it had a..." Read more
"...I am very pleased with the quality of this product, and it works well for me.The" Read more
Customers like the performance of the water purification unit. For example, they say it works brilliantly, does that without any problems, and works dependably for CPAP, nasal irrigation, and other uses. It's quick, easy, and simple to set up and use, and produces water faster than their old unit did. Customers also mention that it's refreshing and easy to drink.
"...but after seeing the nastiness leftover from our tap water, and how refreshing and easy it is to drink a large amount of water each day, I'd..." Read more
"...The distiller works very well with little oversight or interaction needed, though it needs occasional descaling and rinsing, and you must be careful..." Read more
"...It looks perfect, and everything works wonderfully. I put everything together, and made my first pitcher of water next to my first distiller...." Read more
"I followed all of the directions and it works well, the water is distilled and for the first cycle worked well, but since I have hard water it had a..." Read more
Customers like the cleanliness of the water purification unit. They mention that it's easy to clean, with the included citric acid making cleaning almost too easy. They also like that the buildup in the bottom can be cleaned with a little bit of vinegar. The distiller comes with a cleaner that's supposed to be used once a month, but it'll produce clean water.
"...It is quite simple and easy to clean the upper section: Remove the three screws (gently pry back the rubber sealing ring to expose the screw heads),..." Read more
"...Cleaning the water canister is simple, I just scrub it a bit each time with a plastic brush...." Read more
"...Harmful heavy metals are removed, it's microbiologically safe, etc. But there's got to be something still in there that tastes and smells bad...." Read more
"...charcoal fits wadded up inside the glass funnel, and it removes any residual chemicals that might have been distilled along with the water; in..." Read more
Customers like the taste of the water purification unit. They mention that it tastes good, has better taste and health benefits, and is slightly sweeter. Some mention that the water is slightly cleaner and this makes it drinkable.
"...Very clear and without any distinct taste. We use it for drinking and watering our plants...." Read more
"...We noticed that the "pre-filtered" distilled water tastes better, as the pitcher style water filter uses activated charcoal to filter water..." Read more
"...Pretty straight forward. I didn't use the carbon filter and the water tasted good but i'm going to see the difference after a couple of cycles and..." Read more
"...It was slightly sweeter. I figured the difference was due to the minerals the bottled water people added "for taste"...." Read more
Customers find the water purification unit easy to assemble. They mention the features make operation simple and easy, and the instructions are clear and straightforward. The timer is easy and accurate to set, and it works well. Customers also mention that the machine is convenient and has no complaints about the process.
"Been using this guy for well over a year now. No issues at all...." Read more
"...It is quite simple and easy to clean the upper section: Remove the three screws (gently pry back the rubber sealing ring to expose the screw heads),..." Read more
"...My first one is still going great, no issues at all...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, finding a suitable timer that was easy and accurate to set, with repeatable resolution of not greater than 10 minutes and a timing..." Read more
Customers like the value of the water purification unit. They mention that the negligible cost is well worth the fact that they no longer have to lug 5 gallon jugs around. They also say that the cleaner and carbon filters are not that expensive.
"...The cleaner and carbon filters aren't THAT expensive...." Read more
"...So all in all, it's good bang for your buck, cheaper than the others, reliable, and if you can remember to shut it off 5 1/2 hours in, perfectly..." Read more
"...It runs fine, water tastes good and the price was good.I just wanted to add...." Read more
"...The teabag size charcoal filter fits in the glass lined nozzel is cheap and easy to replace once a month. (I stuff in two because I can)...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the water purification unit. They say the tank looks as good as new, the glass receiver is pretty, and the pour spout is well-designed. Some customers also mention that the simple design should last a very long time. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...It looks perfect, and everything works wonderfully. I put everything together, and made my first pitcher of water next to my first distiller...." Read more
"...The inside still looks like new (no rust or discoloration) things I recommend would be to clean it with citric acid and boiling water...." Read more
"...is such a vital small part of the distiller that needs a great amount of design improvement.2...." Read more
"This white enamel countertop water distiller is fantastic!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the water purification unit. Some mention that the gentle noise is never a problem, the fan is quieter than expected, and it's no louder than their dishwasher. However, others say that the unit is noisy, similar to a white noise machine, and the fan squeals on start up.
"...Another complaint I've seen is the loudness...." Read more
"...To us it's no louder than our dishwasher, and we hardly notice it...." Read more
"...It isn't quiet, but it's not loud enough to hear in the living room from my kitchen. Pretty straight forward...." Read more
"...2. The glass collection bin is nice and very large volume, but the charcoal packet that you put in the plastic dispenser is tiny and the directions..." Read more
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1) The cleaner and carbon filters aren't THAT expensive. A lot of reviewers seem to gripe about that, but we replace our filters every 1-2 months and clean our machine every 3 weeks or so. We got the Distiller Charcoal Filters 12pk from "Barker Technologies" for $15, and the Kleenwise clear for roughly $30. Both have lasted over a year, so you're probably paying $30-40 per year in maintenance supplies. Yes the recommended cleaning and filter change is sooner than what we tend to do, but there don't seem to be any issues with the way we've been doing it thus far with water quality. We bought some non-scratch scour pads as recommend in the demo to save on cleaner, but to be honest, we haven't been able to take any of the residue off with one at all. Don't waste your money.
2) Another complaint I've seen is the loudness. I'm not sure what people are expecting, it's GOING to make noise by it's very nature as an appliance. I have very sensitive hearing, and have never been bothered by the noise, and I find it actually very soothing. If you're fine with fan noise, then you'll be fine with the distiller noise. The only issue with volume is when I'm trying to listen to a podcast or talk radio in my kitchen at the same time.
3) The addition to our electric bill for distiller usage is about $10-15 a month, rough estimate. On average I'd say we make 2 batches a day.
4) The process is quite easy. Once you get the hang of it, it takes about 2-3min to start a batch, and most of that is just waiting for the water to fill up. It does take about 5-1/2 hours to finish a batch, we usually make one in the morning before work, and at night before bed. Coming home or waking up, we have a full gallon ready to go.
5) It will make the room slightly warmer... which is nice for the winter, not so nice for the summer. The good with the bad, what are ya gonna do?
6) Cleaning is pretty easy. Just take the top off, fill up the water about half way or so, then spoon some cleaner to cover the bottom. Plug it in without the top component and let it boil for like 30min to an hour depending is how we do it. We tend to do this in an area we aren't in since it does smell a little chemical-y. The filters can be tricky, but once you figure it out, the plastic piece just snaps off.
7) It's made in China, but unless you want to shell out over $500 for a USA made one, you'll have to make due.
8) Some people have complained about the initial pour from the glass jug... it tends to spill a tiny bit when you first start pouring, but it's such a small amount its negligible in my opinion, and if you do it right, it shouldn't spill at all. We store all our water in 1/2 and 1 gallon growlers. Also, we put padding on the bottom of the glass jar, we have granite countertops so its a little scary placing this sort of glass down on the counter. We just use one of those liner foams that you put inside drawers for utensils etc. It sticks without any adhesive well enough, so we just take it off when we want to wash the jar.
9) Inside the fan gets a bit dirty over time, and there's no clear way to take the top apart and clean it, so that's the only real complaint, that the fan inside will just get dirtier and dirtier over time. [*update* there appears to be screws but we have yet had the bravery (or motivation) to try to open and clean the fan]
10) Probably the most important thing, the water is great. Very clear and without any distinct taste. We use it for drinking and watering our plants. There's some controversy about drinking distiller water, but after seeing the nastiness leftover from our tap water, and how refreshing and easy it is to drink a large amount of water each day, I'd recommend not worrying about any 'controversial' articles from health professionals like Dr. Mercola. We don't add anything to it, but some have suggested minerals, himalayan salt etc., so that might be something to experiment with. The biggest difference I notice, is that drinking tap water it's very hard for me to drink a lot of it consistently, it's hard to explain the reason, but it's a certain 'heaviness' to it if that makes sense. The distilled water is light and refreshing, and I stay hydrated much easier throughout the day. We chose this over reverse osmosis set-ups due to renting and not wanting to drill holes near the sink etc. and potentially upsetting the landlord, and also avoiding a complicated installation process. If we had to do it over again, I'd absolutely go with the Distiller because it's worked out very nicely for us. Enjoy!
Original Review:
Where we live the water is bad looking and bad tasting, and our home has old galvanized piping and copper with joints that are lead soldered. We've been buying bottled drinking water for the past couple of decades.
The cost of bottled water keeps going up in price. Pulling out the calculator, we estimated that our family's bottled drinking water consumption, at current bottled water prices, is costing around six hundred dollars a year!
The economics of the matter was quite clear; despite the initial cost and the electricity to run the appliance, a water distiller would save us money and effort over buying and hauling water from the store.
Enter the distiller.
We bought a water distiller and have been making a couple of gallons of distilled water a day since it arrived. The distiller works very well with little oversight or interaction needed, though it needs occasional descaling and rinsing, and you must be careful when working with the appliance when it is hot.
The method for using the distiller is dirt simple: Fill the tank with water to the line, place the cooling/steam recovery tower on top of the boiler tank, put the water collection bottle under the water drain, plug the appliance in, and walk away. Then, come back later to pour the freshly distilled water into your water storage container of choice.
Other reviewers have noted the problem with large amounts of scale residue left in the boiler tank after distillation, and we noticed the same thing especially with the crappy water we start with. We partially solved the problem of scale residue by buying a "pitcher style" water filter and using that as a quick "pre-filter" to remove much of the sediment, chemicals, and other impurities, and then pouring the filtered water in the distiller. We now filter the water before we add it to the distiller.
(Note that "pitcher style" water filters are only rated for removing a portion of the contaminants found in the average municipal water supply, and for us is no substitute for the purity of distilled water. Using a pitcher type water filter as a "pre-filter" for your distiller adds to the final cost per gallon of distilled water when you factor in the replacement cost of filters.)
We noticed that the "pre-filtered" distilled water tastes better, as the pitcher style water filter uses activated charcoal to filter water before it goes into the distiller. The "pre-filter" method has cut down on most of the baked on sediment and residue that coated the bottom and sides of the distiller, making boiler tank cleaning a much more infrequent necessity and saving us time and trouble.
(Even after filtering the water with a "pitcher style" water filter like those advertised on television, the quantity of residue left in the distiller tank is amazing.)
We also followed the advice of other reviewers and now use a heavy duty appliance timer to turn off the distiller after five hours of running, and that leaves about a half inch of water in the bottom of the tank so the sediment and residue remains dissolved and doesn't cook to the tank.
One caution: Wait a good half hour or more after turning the distiller off (pulling the plug) before removing the top "cooling tower". A distiller is nothing more than a boiler, and it gets very hot and contains lots of high temperature steam that can burn you quickly. Wait for the machine to cool before handling.
We have the distiller on a kitchen counter and we don't find the fan noise obnoxious or disturbing, but it does make a noticeable sound.
The best advantage of the water distiller is we no longer have to haul gallons and gallons of drinking water home every week from the store! We have arrived in the twenty-first century; finally, we have clean drinking water on tap.
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Two (2) year update:
Our distiller is still going strong with constant use, distilling at least one, and often two gallons of water a day and it still works as good as new. We're very pleased to the point where we are adding this update with our latest observations about this excellent appliance.
Before we made the purchase two years ago through Amazon, we factored in all of the costs in a spreadsheet to see if buying a water distiller made economic sense, and at the time we determined it would take two years of use for the distiller to work out being cheaper than buying store-brand distilled water in gallon containers. If you break down the costs for the distiller unit based on the number of gallons you use per year divided by the cost of the unit, then add in the electrical cost (distiller wattage times number of hours to distill a gallon of water, times cost per watt hour charged by your electric company), you will arrive at a cost per gallon of distilled water.
We determined that the distiller's cost per gallon was around seventy-one cents per gallon, after two years producing two gallons per day. Two years ago, distilled water was selling for around eighty-three cents a gallon at the grocery store, so it made sense to buy the distiller if it would last at least two years, and we are please to report that the distiller has indeed lasted two years and is still going strong.
You should be aware that your distiller might require special maintenance (beyond regularly descaling the interior boiler compartment with white vinegar), as described below:
The upper section, the removable top of the unit which is the steam recovery area, has a small fan to draw outside air through a series of fins attached to a long curved water tube that captures the steam and then cools and condenses it back into water to drip into the glass collection container. The closely spaced cooling fins can collect dust when air is pulled through the upper unit by the fan. To remove the dust build up, there are three (3) screws that can be unscrewed to remove the outer plastic cover of the upper unit, giving access to the interior fan and water cooling section with the attached fins.
It is quite simple and easy to clean the upper section: Remove the three screws (gently pry back the rubber sealing ring to expose the screw heads), and take the two sections apart. Then rinse the solid plastic cover to remove any accumulated dust. Be careful with the section containing the water cooling fins and the electric fan - we used a small dusting brush with soft bristles to successfully remove all of the built up dust that had worked its way into the upper system and into the fins surrounding the cooling tube. Once all of the dust was removed we screwed the unit back together and put the distiller back to work.
Our distiller sits on a section of kitchen counter close to an outside window, and we were surprised to find that after a couple of years use there was a substantial amount of dust build up inside the upper cooling tower. Possibly our unit is pulling dust from the outside that's being captured in the cooling fins, but this is something you might want to monitor to ensure there's no dust build up in your machine. Dust build up along the cooling fins will reduce the efficiency of the water recovery tower.
We recommend this appliance to anyone looking to save their back and their wallet by processing their own pure water at home.