YUEWO2 Pots Copper Still 5Gal/20Liters Water Alcohol Distiller Home Brew Kit Wine Making Supplies for DIY Brandy Whisky Vodka Distilled Water, Silver

I think the other reviewers got a different product than I did. For starters the overall workmanship is quite shoddy. The connections are poorly tack welded, the stand for the condenser is lop-sided and one of the feet has a gap of about 1/2" between the bottom of the foot and the top of the kettle.The material that the unit is constructed from is very thin gauge metal and subject to bending and warping.I suppose that for the price I should not have high expectations, but the quality of the manufacture was very poor. I have returned the unit and am looking elsewhere for a higher quality unit.

Pros:1. I am really impressed with the concept and design of this distiller. The design is both visually appealing and functional.2.It takes up minimal space and in that regard is suitable for use within my apartment kitchen.3. The thermometer responds quickly to temperature change and the airlock and cooling pot function as advertised.4. The seller is really kind and answered all of my questions promptly. The delivery was fast and after I wrote to the seller to confirm that I had received the product, they wrote me back and included tons of valuable information. That was a nice touch.Cons:1. It leaks! In the middle of the lid where the center piece is screwed on. This is where alchohol vapor would escape and thus creating a dangerous environment. Also, it is assumed that the product can be used as a fermentation vessel and if the vessel is not airtight then it defeats the purpose of the airlock. However, with the extra tubing that is provided, a make shift seal can be made and placed between the top of the lid and the nut portion of the assembly.2. The distiller arrived with dirt and what appeared to be grease smudges all over it. They came off easily enough with a little scrubbing but the impurities had made there way into some of the piping which is difficult to clean. It is recommended to steep the parts in a hot water and vinegar solution at least 3 times. The consumer should expect to clean the product before use but the product should at least appear clean. Perception is reality.3. The pipes were cut but not all of them were filed down. This left little shards of metal. This is not that big a deal as I can file them down and finish up. However, putting rubber caps on the feet of the condensing pot would be a nice touch. that way you dont scratch up the top of the lid.

Shipping - Everything arrived on time and in good condition. The shipper went above and beyond expectations for shipping. I have included a quick snap of some of the various packing materials. If they all ship like this, then the only reason they arrive damaged is due to the delivery company.Equipment - Not the best material in the world, but certainly well crafted for the cost of this rig. Valves were shipped a little loose, but tightened up quickly and easy. I checked the thermometer against two of my home digital thermometers and it tracked within a good range. Nothing was missing.Use - DISCLAIMER - I have previous experience with a still and know what I'm doing, so this set up was no problem. That being said, if you are a newcomer, don't think you can buy this and *POOF* you're making moonshine. The instructions are basic, but are more than enough to get the rig setup. As you can see in the pictures, I modified mine, as anyone can do, so my condensing pot turned the other way. I cleaned the equipment and did a test run with water. I didn't use the vent and instead put another thermometer in as a backup using an included bung (rubber stopper). The water run worked well with no leaks. I ran my condensing rig using an 80GPH submersible pump through a cheap styrofoam cooler that I refreshed with frozen bottles of water. My actual run consisted of a 5 gallon mash of sugar treated by a 24 turbo yeast that was settled for 12 hours and then prepared with turbo clear to knock the remainder of the yeast down. So, in short, it was a quick brewed mash. Using a standard gas stove I found that I boiled about 5 gallons of liquid in just under an hour. I found a good starting temperature for my mash to boil and the alcohol came flowing. All in all I got a solid 9 qts ranging from just over 60% to just under 30%. I could have kept going, but it wasn't worth the haul for me at that point. The valves, once tightened, did make for some easy altering of the cooling flow with the pump to control my condensing rate. They valves also showed no leak-by, which surprised me. My only complaint is that the condensing pot sure could use a lid so it could be slightly pressurized by a pump, but with the routing of the condensing coil, I can understand the engineering problems.This is a nice little setup for home use. Any beginner, with a little patience and a lot of YouTube, can start punching out alcohol with a few days of this arriving. The rig was also easy to cleanup. Dishwasher ready for most of the pieces and easy to sanitize. I also took thermal shots with a thermal imager (pictures to be posted later) to check for any steam leaks. NONE. This guy had some solid welds, seals, and equipment. You'll get your money's worth from this rig. I drew a lot of data while I was doing my first runs through this setup and they were solid consistently through each test. My only regret is not going ahead and getting the largest rig in this series.

FOR THE PRICE, THIS IS A GOOD BEGINNERS SET UP TO WORK WITH AND EASY TO ASSEMBLE. THE GAUGE OF STAINLESS IS A LITTLE ON THE LOW SIDE BUT DOESN'T EFFECT THE OUTCOME OF YOUR PRODUCT. YOU MAY HAVE TO TAKE A LITTLE PRECAUTION WITH SOME OF THE CUT EDGES ON THE STAINLESS THEY ARE LITTLE ROUGH AND SHARP. IT WOULD ALSO BE NICE TO GET A COUPLE OF EXTRA GASKETS AND SEALS FOR FUTURE USE. I DO COMMEND THE SELLER ON GIVING ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO TO REACH OUT AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS.IF YOU ARE NEW LIKE I'AM YOU WILL NEED ADDITIONAL ITEMS ( HYDROMETER,SMALL SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP, ADDITIONAL FLEX HOSE TO TIE INTO CONDENSING UNIT, TEMPERATURE GUN) AMAZON HAD ALL THESE ITEMS AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE.

Nice product but very little in the way of copper. In fact, no copper. Mostly stainless steel. I was expecting the condenser to be copper but is not. Cannot add thumper in the future without problems. This product should be made for ease of modification to owner. Should not be made difficult for the addition of extra attachments. Vapor thermometer in lid leaks and steams over making it difficult to see dial. Must find after market thermometer, this one stinks. One good point to this purchase is that the seal and lid fit a 10 gal. Bayou Classic stainless steel pot. Will not be buying this product line in the future. This product should not be listed as a copper still. It is not!