The Essential Extractor Pot Distiller is a complete stainless steel pot distillation unit for use in the traditional (pot) distillation mode. As with the entire Essential Extractor series, the Essential Extractor Pot Distiller is made from only the finest quality stainless steel dairy tubing and custom kettle parts.
Intended for use as a moonshine still or for distilling essential oils, Brewhaus’ Complete Essential Extractor Pot Distiller features solid stainless steel construction. We do not use utility pails or dairy milk cans for our kettles, which are not intended for welding or heating.
Features:
- Runs in pot distillation mode only
- 2″ in diameter
- Column is approx. 18″ in height
- Tri-Clamp ferrule on top of column
- Made of dairy grade Stainless Steel beverage tubing
Includes:
- Stainless steel kettle
- Pot still column with condenser and 2″ tri-clamp connector
- 1 stainless steel tri-clamp
- 1 EPDM chemical tolerant gasket
- Hoses with hose clamps
- Submersible pump
- Pure tan gum bung
- Your choice of thermometer
Recommendations:
- To heat this unit, either one band heater or one internal heating element is sufficient.
- Although an internal heater is the most efficient heat source, it also increases your risk of scorching when using grains.
- If distilling alcohol, you’ll need to insert a loosely-rolled strip of copper mesh in the column for the vapor to pass through. Roll it up tightly enough for it to stay in the column without dropping out, but not so tightly that it completely plugs the column.
- If you don’t like the bung, choose the wireless digital thermometer upgrade. This comes with an end cap with silicone bushing that the thermometer seals into at the top of the column, getting rid of the bung completely.
*Most parts are laser welded. Â For information on the benefits of laser welding click here.
| Weight | 40 lbs |
|---|---|
| Column Diameter | 2" |
| Type of Distillation | Pot Only |
| Type of System | Complete Distiller |
| Gin Basket | Not Compatible |
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jeffrey –
PSII High Capacity. The photo’s on your website do not do this distiller justice. This unit is top shelf and is offered at a most reasonable price. I am half tempted to display it in my living room! There may be other companies out there, but none offer the quality, value, or customer service that Brewhaus does. Rick is most assesible, and has always promptly reponded via email or telephone to all of my questions. For my money, it’s Brewhaus!
Darrell –
Recent purchase. I have had past experience with pot-types and decided to purchase PSII HI-cap unit. First attempt yielded tops of 93% and across the board mix of 85%. I can’t express enough my complete satisfaction with both Brewhaus equipment and Brewhaus service! Thankyou Rick and thanks Brewhaus!
na –
PRO SERIES II. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST EXTRACTOR I HAVE EVER SEEN OR USED. VERY HIGH QUAILITY. I HAVE BEEN USING OTHER METHODS TO MAKE SPIRITS BUT THIS IS THE BEST. I HAVE BEEN GETTING 190 PROOF FROM IT. GREAT EXTRACTOR.
na –
PSII Hi-CAPACITY. This unit is well made, with welds that are just plain pretty to look at. The collumn is very well balanced for use with both a gas heat source, or the bigger hotplate they sell here, which is what I recommend if you have no place to operate outdoors (nosy neighbors.) The kettle is also top notch, and very well made. I f you are just getting into this hobby, then buy the complete set up here. You get everything you need to distill, and if you get the gold fermenting kit you will have EVERYTHING you need to do this hobby. I do recommend that you get the valve assembly that they sell here in order to control flow to both the condenser and the colummn separately. Most importantly, service is top notch and Rick is available to talk one on one about any issues or difficulty you may have. These folks stand behind their product and the service does not end after the sale.
na –
PS II High-Capacity. This unit is the best ever! It totally rocks! The welding is good, the quality is good — everything about it is good. It’s an absolute work of art. My wife bought me this unit for Christmas and today was my first run. I have never operated a still before and was able to produce a neutral spirit that is 90% abv. I have no doubt that on my second run that I will produce a neutral spirit registering 95% abv. This unit is very easy to operate and the manual that comes with it explains very well what to do and how to do it. I read the instructions, read through everything in the fourm and on Tony Aucland’s site (www.homedistiller.org) and had no problems operating this still or understanding the principals in play when I was running it. I can express how pleased I am with my PS II High Capacity still.
MM –
Wonderful Product. This is hands down the best product I have found bar none! It is very simple to use and great quality in every part. A must get product if you want an A+ return!
Wade –
EE PS II High Capacity. I am new at this hobby of distilling and was a little nervous about running this still for the first but must say this still makes things very easy. I came out with 93% on the first time. I recommend this product to anyone considering this hobby, the instructions are very good also which was refreshing! Wade
Azeotrope Stiller –
PSII High Capacity with Premium Kettle. This unit is well-suited to the 1500w cast iron hotplate and easily produces +92%ABV. Column insulation and a centering ring (at the 2-piece column join) brings that up to +95%. The output volume per hour is also a major improvement over 2″ columns (about double). The boiler clamp/seal arrangement is totally effective and easily supports the heavy, well-built column. Its aesthetics are top-notch, it has flawless construction and the cost is reasonable. I am VERY PLEASED with this purchase and I recommend it highly.
Tim –
Classy still. Just received my PSII HC yesterday. A real compact and attractive home brewing system. Can’t wait for the first batch. Very fast shipping and packaging. One of the easiest ways to get involved in a new hobby.
Scott –
Wonderful Product.Wonderful Customer Service!. Purchased the PSII High Capacity along with "Gold"fermenter setup.I love it.It was a complete setup which I liked.Was able to setup and use right away.Instructions that came with it were complete, but being a "newbie" I had checked out the brewhaus forum before buying.Lots of useful info there.I highly recommend Brewhaus.I spoke with other competitors prior to making the purchase and am confident I made the right decision going with Brewhaus.Rick was quick to respond before,during and after the sale.Keep it up Rick.Scott
S –
Awesome Still. Super great product. Truly a bargain for the money spent. I reviewed many stills from different manufacturers and this is the best still for the money and of extremely high quality. I ordered the premium kettle with the electronic thermometer and my first batch went easy with no problems. Shipping was extremely fast and the item was packaged perfectly. Rick the owner is great and has always answered all my questions and brewhaus forums is a wealth of information. A+++
Anthony –
Outstanding Craft manship . Out standing Distiller.This is no cheep put together pipe job,its the relay deal and you well be happy you got it. Thank you Brewhaus your workman ship on this Distiller is outstanding
VR –
Pro Series with premIum kettle. This is a work of art! The craftsmanship is beautiful. The welds small and uniform. The kettle has a large opening that makes cleaning so easy. The clamps and seals are top notch, easy on and off with large knobs that cool off fast after use. Its so nice I only wish I could’ve inscribed a name on it, this will be in my family years after I’m gone. Also great costumer service! It was worth the wait for the premium kettle!
htperry –
Great kit, get the premium kettle. Other than the haphazard, unwieldy tower cooling connector hoses, this is a great still. Pay the extra $$$ for the premium kettle. Most orders may ship next day, but my order was delayed 10 days and then was missing the pump and alcoholmeter. I had a incomplete kit, but a complete CC charge. Another 10 days later I will have the cheap pump and alcoholmeter, after I already went to Lowes for a fountain pump and locally for the alcoholmeter. BTW, I fixed the R2D2 looking tower cooling hoses with six 1/2" I.D. elbows from Lowes. My cooling line mod: http://www.brewhausforum.com/showthread.php?p=12437#post12437 Skimping on the details (small parts) tarnishes even the best products. Buy this still kit though. Get your accessories elsewhere.
Greg –
Great Still – well made. I am glad I waited until I had enough money to purchase the premium kettle. It is very easy to fill, clean, and is of high quality. The kit is easy to set up and the instructions are well thought out if you take the time to read them. If you need to go deeper than the instructions it would be well advised to purchase a book by Ian Smiley and visit the Forum to do your homework first. Add a needle valve to control the reflux and this will be an easy unit to drive. This unit has pushed me to a whole different level. I use a 1500W hot plate and it does take almost 2 hours to warm everything up with the 8 Gal kettle but if you insulate the hot plate is adequate. Workmanship is top quality and great customer service as the water pump I received had a crack in it and Rick shipped out a new one right away.
charles –
Work of art. Just got mine today unwrapped it and what a work of art could not ask for any better I shall use this for a long time and pass it down to my son nice craftsmanship now going to get my name and a wolf picture eched on the 15 gal kettle thanks brewhause
CHM –
Outstanding quality and performance. Received this about a month ago with one of the fermenter kits and Turbo 48 yeast. Valve kit used to control flow to column. First run was 6 gallons and yield was 4 quarts 180 proof and an additional 2/3 quart at ~150 proof when I cut it off. The run duration was ~4.5 hours. Very pleased.
Jason –
PS II HC. Really well built. Worked first time with little knowledge and produced fantastic results. Well worth the wait!
Gary –
PS 2 High Capacity Distiller. Purchased this unit a little over a year ago and immediately achieved great results. Have used it both as a pot still and reflux still; the unit works as advertised. However,the rubber stopper that holds the thermometer at the top of the column is difficult to remove when finished. A recommendation would be to have a threaded stainless steel cap at the top of the column with a removable rubber stopper, facilitating removal. Since the unit is beautifully crafted, do yourself a big favor and purchase the premium kettle… well worth the small extra cost. !
christopher –
Overall good.. first time distilling anything. Produced what it was suppose to. This is an awesome unit. The flow control valve supplied needs to be changed. A quarter turn ball valve is no good for throttling and exact temperature control. This needs to be replaced with at least a globe valve, needle valve would be best. Don't cheap out and get the lab grade thermometer. The one supplied me was not accurate at all. 2 degrees high on the low side and 4 degrees low on the high side. The instruction booklet was very informative and I could not have started without it. It was however hard to follow at times with the bouncing between quarts and liters, and a professional should proof read it for flow.That said, this still is the bomb. I am a complete novice and I was able to produce exactly what was advertised. Brewhaus, you are me new favorite pastime.
Harold McGrady –
Complete stil. We are very pleased with all components of this still. Great craftsmanship.
Robert Hollis –
The out put of the still is not as much as my 2 inch collumn. I don’t think it was worth the long wait.
Jack Bennett –
PSII High Capacity complete moonshine still. It took about 5 weeks for it to get to me and it was worth the wait. Very happy with this extractor. First run was a sugar was with approx 20% ABV I got 195 Proof first run.