Megahome Countertop Water Distiller Stainless, Glass Collection

**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.

***Update 10/5/2024*** I purchased this the end of October 2011. I run it at least every other day, sometimes daily, and occasionally twice a day. It is still going strong. Well worth the money! It's been a workhorse for almost 13 years. Now the nozzle is having difficulty staying in. When I purchased the white version, from Mega Home, I noticed that they are now selling replacement nozzles. My original nozzle is all plastic, the new one has a porcelain insert. So I quickly added that to my cart! Other that the nozzle tending to fall out after 13 years, there have been zero problems! I only drink, cook, and make coffee with distilled water. I have started keeping a bottle of distilled in the shower to do a final rinse of my hair to get rid of left over tap water chemicals... like rinsing with rainwater. It's made a big difference! ***Update 11/25/2020: I just started a batch of water and it crossed my mind that I have had this machine for quite some time now. Can you believe I purchased this distiller in October of 2011 and it is still going strong! I have used this machine steady since my purchase. When I have time, I clean it with vinegar and water, let it come to boil with the lid off, once it starts boiling, I unplug it and let it sit before rinsing. I have to admit that I probably Don't clean it as often as recommended, yet it still preform like a champ. Usually I just rinse it between batches. The only thing I use tap water for is washing, everything else is distilled (cooking pasta, coffee, tea, any recipe that needs water)....so needless to say, this machine gets a workout. I used to fill bottles with reverse osmosis water from the vending machines, it was pretty good, but a hassle... The taste of of RO water was better than tap, but it was nothing compared to distilled. A friend was raving over the taste of my ice tea, she couldn't get enough of it. The only thing I did different from her was use distilled water. This distiller was well worth the investment and I can honestly say it has more than paid for itself! Original review: I have had this distiller for two months now and it works great. It takes about five to six hours to distill from cool tap water but yesterday I used hot tap and heated about half of the water on the stove to almost a simmer and it only took four hours (I didn't want it completely boiling because I wasn't sure how that might affect the element in the machine). Previously I would fill big three gallon water jugs at reverse osmosis water dispenser and that was a pain lugging those bottles back and forth so this is a bit more convenient because I can just fill it up and go. But the big difference everyone in the house noticed was the taste. I always thought that you couldn't beat the taste of reverse osmosis water but I was wrong. I don't notice the difference in just drinking a glass of water but when I make coffee there is an extreme difference. Coffee made with this distilled water rocks! People ask me what kind of coffee it is because it tastes so much better than before and the only thing that is different is the water. UPDATE January 20, 2023 I purchased this in 2011 and it is still going strong. I use it everyday ... that is an appliance life span that is almost unheard of in this day and age. It removes all the chemicals and leaves only pure water. Everything tastes so much better, coffee, tea, spaghetti, anything you need water to make... you can taste what they are really supposed to taste like. This is a a real value!

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.

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!