Made in China - we'll see
The 2 metal bands that have to be installed around the glass collector are difficult to install. I would recommend changing the design (preferable) , or shipping the collector with the bands installed. If you are not handy with tools you are going to have trouble with this. I mentioned this to one of the Waterwise reps on the phone . He said they were aware of it.
You have to unplug the top section of the distiller from the boiler , and then unplug the boiler from the wall outlet , before moving the boiler to the sink to clean it . With my old 9000 I only had to remove the boiler and the collector from the housing to move them over to the sink. The 4000 is a little more inconvenient - but maybe I'll get used to it.
Also, the fan runs continually, whenever the distiller is powered, not just when the water is boiling, as with my 9000. There is no need for this - it just increases the electric bill.
On a positive note I wanted the stainless steel interior (without a coating), and a glass or stainless steel collector, which this model has. Not many have these features without spending a lot of money.
My 9000 was made in the USA. It is still going strong after 20 years. This one is made in China.
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