Guides
Copper stills with plug-in heat you control, no propane
110V vs 220V: Which Electric Still Setup Fits Your Space?
110V or 220V electric still? Compare outlets, batch size, and heat control for indoor copper stills so you can pick a setup that fits your space and your work.
Can You Run a Copper Still Indoors? Heat, Ventilation, and Common Sense
Yes, with the right heat source. Learn why electric copper stills beat propane indoors, plus ventilation, circuit, and safety basics for home setups.
Electric vs Propane Stills: Trading the Flame for a Dial
Electric vs propane stills: how 110V and 220V elements with controllers swap an open flame for a dial, plus which copper still size fits your space.
How a Still Controller Works: Turning Heat Into a Repeatable Experiment
Learn how an electric still controller works: it meters power to a 110V or 220V element so you hold steady heat indoors, no propane, run after run.
How Many Watts Does Your Still's Heating Element Need?
How many watts does your still need? See how batch size, 110V vs 220V circuits, and a controller shape heat-up and steady runs on electric copper stills.
Water, Essential Oils, and the Law: What an Electric Still Is Legally Used For
Owning an electric still is legal in the US. Learn what it can legally make, like distilled water and essential oils, and when you need a federal TTB permit.