Product review (5 stars): Still requires attention, but a great tool for small batch fiber reactive dye works
I have a washing machine, so this is a dedicated appliance for me. I only use it as a fiber reactive (cotton/rayon/linen) dye bath. It allows me to do my dye work in my best wet room (tiled bath) rather than kitchen (dye is not edible) or laundry room (no laundry sink; front loader). I set it up on the bathroom counter, use timer, and can do my rinsing in the shower with the hand-sprayer. I have not used this for acid dye (silk/wool), but thats because I work with garments rather than yarn. A half pound of cotton is the 7L mark, and that turns out to be 1 vintage full-sized strong muslin sheet, or 3 yards of lightweight woven cotton (voile to muslin) or up to two garments (sewn with cotton thread). Use the 7 L mark, not the 10.

Just as an FYI: add 4 L of warm-hot tap water to the vessel. Turn it on, using the gentle setting. Gradually add the salt, ensuring it dissolves. Paste up and dissolve the dye, then add that to the water. Then add the wet fabric, and more water if needed to reach the 7L mark. Set the 15 minute timer. Let it run twice, then start the soda ash addition.

If you're going to be doing significant yardage, you probably want a pair of large storage containers, a plunger-type washing aid, and some outdoor space. This is for small batches, for the people who buy their dye in 2 ounce containers, but for test batches or custom work, its excellent. On longevity: Ive had mine almost two years. Its still working fine. It has always sounded grumpy-grindy when it agitates, but thats normal.