Love the red color, very shiny. I can make distilled water for my husband and not have to search in multiple stores that always seem to be out ever since 2020. Really do not use the first batch, from manufacturing it leaves this black gunk behind, but the 2nd batch, looks totally clear, that is in the directions, please follow. The handle is a bit cheap and I doubt you could actually lift it by the handle, but it does say use 2 hands. it doesn't pour easily, he dumped a third of it trying to pour it, so you may want to do that over a sink. We have well water and it does leave residue behind so you may want to stop the machine before it's completely done and use the hot water to clean the bottom that's still in the unit. Very happy with it. It is quite larger than it looks in the picture. Photos and video included, shows size next to honey bear and wine bottle.