Cleaning cost increases with increased distiller operation. A typical distiller might realistically only run 60 to 70 percent of the time. The above total cost per gallon was figured at full production. The distiller idle time varies with how much distilled water is needed by the user. Distillers remove almost all of the impurities found in water, produce sodium free water, and are relatively easy to maintain.
Most distillers are mechanically simple.
Distillers have small capacities and use considerable energy to process water. Distillers without gas vents, fractional columns, or ACF units will not remove VOCs. Heat generated by a distiller must be dissipated into the surrounding environment. Items to consider when purchasing a distiller Test your water for impurities. A distiller might not be the best treatment alternative.