I have distilled a few times using my SS Brewtech pot.. not the best but it has worked. I got temped by the Vevor stills and you could by from Home Depot for $105.. the metal thickness was a slightly above aluminum foil and when I did my first distillation the lid ruptured and sprayed me with about 170 degree wash, a couple hours at the hospital and 2nd degree burns on 9% of my body, I would say pass on this still, but as always YMMV.