CO-Z 1.1 Gallon (4L) 1750W Countertop Water Distiller with Glass Container & Dual Temp Display - 304 Stainless Steel Home Distilled Water Maker for Purified Drinking, Baby Formula, Humidifiers & Office Use

Really Good Machine Overall for the price paid.SEE ONGOING USAGE EDITS AT END OF REVIEW.SOME COMMENTS AND TIPS:I bought the 1750 Watt Model after seeing the poor ratings of the lower wattage models.So far, I'm getting really good results for the price paid.TAKE NOTE OF THE DIFFERENCES IN REVIEWSbetween 750, 1350, and 1750.The wattage is listed at the top of every review.If wattages are different, THEY'RE NOT THE SAME MACHINE!The more problematic reviews seem to come from the lower wattages?(Not necessarily a statistically reliable consumer sample. But most people only bother to post negative reviews when there's problems.)CRITICAL COMPARISON when shopping distillers: the lower the wattage, the longer you'll wait per gallon of distilled water.At 1750 Watts, you get 1 Gallon per 2-3 Hours.(that's 2x faster than the $800 Mini Classic CT. )People with the 750 watt machines are claiming it takes 4 to 5 hours to produce a gallon.I'm just a single male household. I drink a lot of water. And I'm easily drinking 3-5 gallons a day, pouring the finished product into a series of fridge pitchers.I'm also finding that I drink way more water now that it's distilled and far better tasting.I also use distilled water for my Keurig and for boiling and soaking.Ex. Boiling Pasta = 1 gallon.Soaking Fruits and Vegetables with 1 cup of white vinegar + water to kill the bacteria.Back to the timing issues: you should add 20-30 minutes of "post cycle machine cool down," before prepping for the next batch and/or cleaning the machine.The cool down time helps preserve the silicone ring.SIMPLE SETUP:You need to tighten the carafe handles with a Phillips Screwdriver (not included).(The reviewer claiming that the loose handle is dangerous clearly did not tighten the handle. )As with any type of low cost cookware requiring a Philips, you can expect to tighten the handles a few times a year at least.If you lack dexterity or have arthritis, you'll obviously want to get help from your jar opening pals. And then handle the carafe with both hands for balance.If you're anxious to start brewing water, you can forgo tightening the handles until later.All you need is a chamber large enough for the Distiller water to slow trickleinto.Technically, the glass pot is perfectly usable without the handles.You just want to be careful lifting it with your bare hands.The included glass pot does not pour very well without spillage.I usually fill a series of fridge pitchers in the sink, just in case the glass pitcher makes a mess.I never used the glass pot for regular water retrieval, because... My machine is usually cranking out distilled water. And the glass pitcher is always collecting distilled water.I operate my setup with the decanter lid removed. The warm , freshly distilled water makes a neat little trickle into the glass container. No mess to speak of. No splashing.The Water cools faster without the lid.And there's no condensation dripping off the plastic lid with the lid removed.TOUCH SCREEN:Simply touch POWER, and it'll start right up.Touch operation means NO need to push into the keypad.So there's no wear & tear on the touch keys.You can change the timer so it shuts off about 10-20 minutes before it warns out of water.I set mine to shut down at 2:10.I find that early shut down makes cleaning easier in between batches.Not as much 'baking on' of the residue.In all cases, the machine automatically turns itself off when it senses there's no more water remaining.If you're averse to messing around with digital controls, you can just press power and let the machine work automatically.The touch screen mostly just adds features attractive to the Type A set.QUIET OPERATION: my distiller makes the same sound as a Range Vent fan operating on Low.When first turned on and heating up, it sometimes makes the same noise as a Keurig machine heating up.My water heater is brand new, so I'm starting each batch with hot water. ..which produces water within the first 5 minutes.(SAFETY ISSUE: If you have an older water heater or a boiler system, research the dangers of consuming hot tap water FIRST.A lot of older water heaters will have interior rusting, which could damage your distiller.There's also a potentially dangerous bacteria in older, rusting water heaters and boilers.Everyone should heed this warning when it comes to boiling anything and everything.)1750 Watts produces water faster than lower Wattage Models. A LOT FASTER.If you're getting this for drinking and cooking, you'll definitely want the 1750 Wattage.I'm averse to leaving high heat appliances running when I leave the house.SO JUST THE ABILITY to produce a few batches per day and actually be home makes the 1750 Watt model a much safer option imo.CLEANING: LET THE MACHINE COOL DOWN FOR 15-30 MINUTES BEFORE SEPARATING THE TOP FROM THE BOIL CHAMBER.You'll see people posting complaints about the rubber washers failing.That MIGHT be caused from separating the unit when it's too hot.You're dealing with a silicone material coming into contact with boiling hot surface.Just this issue could stress or damage the silicone.Once the machine has cooled down, use the handle and just gently lift it off the machine.Or just grip both sides of the upper unit and gently remove.DO NOT TWIST THE TOP FROM THE CHAMBER.The twisting damages the silicone seal.You'll notice people mention this in other reviews.The COZ included cleaning solution is highly effective.They only include a small sample, and you'll go through it ASAP if you clean the machine every 3-4 batches.If you don't want to deal with smelly vinegar, you can buy the cleaning solution from the Coz seller.WHITE VINEGAR WORKS WELL:For White Vinegar, start out with 1 inch of pure vinegar in the chamber.Let the one inch sit for about 15 minutes to loosen up the burnt on residue from the bottom of the boil chamber.Then after 15 minutes, Fill the chamber with scalding hot tap water, on top of the 1" of vinegar already in the boil chamber.And let that new mixture sit another 15-20 minutes.After 15-20 minutes, I'll take a giant cooking spoon or spatula and stir it Up.(Being careful not to use metal spoons that could scratch the stainless steel finish )Most of the debris will just lift off without need for scrubbing.And then I'll slowly remove 1/2 the water from the pot using a small cup before dumping the remainder into the sink.(Less risk of splashing smelly vinegar water everywhere. Less risk of splashing water on the outside of the machine)Then wearing disposable gloves, I'll gently wipe down the interior of the chamber with a wet paper towel.FINAL RINSE: if you have a faucet sprayer in your kitchen, make use of it when doing the final rinsing. You can usually remove any residue that hasn't come off with the sprayer.I'll fill it maybe 1/3 of the way with scalding water, wobble it around in the chamber, while spray rinsing the chamber. Then pour it all out.I'll do that about 2 to 3 times.Then after that fragmented, 20-40 minute process, fill it up with scalding hot water and let the machine produce your next gallon batch.Be super careful not to splash water around the exterior, especially the underside.When rinsing the chamber, i'll sometimes put a towel down in the sink, to ensure no water gets into the underside of the unit.BYPRODUCT HEAT: 1750 Watts produces serious byproduct heat.It's like a small space heater with built in fan.(You'll find the same thing with the lower wattage models)So the electricity used isn't necessarily "wasted" on just the water if you're in a cold climate.If you're in a small space you'll definitely notice the heat production.(FOR HOT WEATHER MONTHS, I might place this in a small half bath with ceiling exhaust fan. Or maybe set it on a steel cart on the patio? )TAKEAWAY:This basic appearing appliance removes a disgusting slurry from my municipal tap water.My photo doesn't capture the yellowish color.Nor does it convey the sulfur smell.I'm also noticing different residues on different days. Sometimes, the chamber pot residue appears sandy brown. Other times, it's a salty white. All of that residue would normally go right through your digestive system, liver / kidneys, etc.Once you see what is removed from just one gallon, you'll probably be obsessed enough to forget having spent $130-$180 on the distiller.If making water for 1-2 people, expect to pay $2-$3 per day in Electricity.Having paid so little for such an effective machine, you'll realize that the real cost of distilled water is the electricity.Compared to the cost and hassle of other water consumption methods, that's not unreasonably expensive. Most of the other methods don't work anyway.You can get a nice RO filter system. But then end up spending $400+/year on new filters.An RO system would definitely be more convenient been dealing with the Distiller daily.With bottled water, you never know to what extent the plastic has leached into the water.Or if those big box store water pallets sat in a 150° semi truck trailer for several weeks before reaching your store.Pretty much all of your bottled water will have been delivered in semi trucks.Many of our breweries and bottling plants are in some of the most polluted Industrial cities, drawing the same water you plan to distill.LASTLY, I'VE FOUND THAT THESE. DISTILLERS ARE VASTLY IMPROVED compared to a same body style, different brand units from 15 years ago.My 1750 Watt operates much more quietly than my older model.The hefty size is more preferable imo. (Less of a tipping risk. Easier to clean.)If you had one of these same body style distillers 15 to 20 years ago, and you remember it being annoyingly loud, you should definitely try out these newer models.Just the included glass pitcher and stainless nozzle is a huge improvement.(You used to have to pay $60 for a glass pitcher)If you never had a distiller to begin with? This is a really good starter model.Realizing that I'm not covering everything, hopefully this answers a lot of questions for first time distiller buyer.I spent a lifetime and five reincarnations reading reviews for these machines, hoping to not miss any key details that would mean wasting $150.And it always helps to have detailed reviews.Please give my review a like if you got this far.My review was not paid for. Only paid by my time.ONGOING USAGE NOTES.1. BUY THE INSURANCE. I haven't had any problems (knock on wood). But there's a lot of problem reviews. I'm extremely careful to not get the exterior of the machine wet. Not twist the top. Etc. if you buy the 3 year policy, and the machine stops working on years 2-3? Worst that can happen is you get a $150 credit for a replacement.2. HEATING COIL MATERIALSAre the insides of the coils Stainless Steel?They appear to be aluminum in the outside.Some people might take issue not knowing the material that lines the interior of the coils.Seeing what's removed from my municipal Rustbelt City water, I'll take my chances for the time being.3. SILICONE RING CLEANING: After a few months use, I'm noticing that the silicone ring is caked in dried on residue from boiling chamber.THIS WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE- That the silicone ring needs to be cleaned at least once a month.- This might be why everyone else complains of leakage. (In addition to people twisting the top. NEVER TWIST THE TOP on or off! Even the occasional twist could destroy the silicone ring.4. White Vinegar as a cleaning solution.It's starting to be just as tedious buying white vinegar as it is buying distilled water.So this factor could make purchasing the COZ or similar cleaning solution online more convenient for most.I'm moreso interested in drinking the water, cooking with the water, and using it for CPAP and Clothes Iron. So carrying jugs of white vinegar isn't a huge hassle for me.JUST WANTED TO MENTION THE ISSUE for those who haven't had a chance to overthink things.