Great Machine but only lasted 18 months
I really like this distiller.  I has more stainless steel than my previous distillers from Sears.  The bottom of the top half is stainless, (it was plastic in my Sears distiller), the spout is stainless and the fan blades are stainless.  Nice.  The point of failure in my first Sears distiller was the rubber gasket, this machine has a silicone gasket which I expect will last longer and seal better.  The company includes a cute little tool (also stainless) that positions the spout over the receiving bottle.  I had never seen one before, but I enjoy using it, and it keeps dust out of the bottle as it fills.  I really can't complain about my Sears distillers.  I bought two and they have given me 23 years of service.  Over the years various parts have failed, but I was able to swap them with each other.  The only criticism I have of the Tinton is I wish it had a knob on the top so it could easily be lifted off.<br />Also I received the distiller one week after ordering it,  Amazon had estimated a much longer delivery time.<br />Update:  It is now Jan 31, 2016 and the machine no longer works.  It did not come with a contact number or trouble shooting guide.  The past few weeks it was cycling on and off every 5 minutes, as if it was too hot and automatically turning itself off.  There are small burn/melt marks next to the 'ON' button.  It will stop working after a small amount of water is distilled--maybe a cup.  Since my prior Sears distillers lasted for years, I am disappointed that this machine has died after a year and a half.
Rating: 3 stars