Hillbillystills???

[Dixieann13]

Has anyone here had any experience with the hillbilly stills 13 gallon pot still kit with electric element? Ive looked all over this site for reviews or expertise for hillbillystills and cant find any info, whats your guys mindset on them?

[Condensifier]

Do a HD Google Search for hillbilly stills. You should get a bunch of links.

[Dixieann13]

Will do, thank you.

[Dixieann13]

I tried the hd google search and only thing I got was the same google info... I was looking more for some personal testimonials

[Condensifier]

Some on this forum have bought pot stills and flutes from him so hopefully someone will chime in also try searching for "hillbilly stills pot still" you might have better luck.

Good luck.

[Prairiepiss]

It's a simple pot still. Much like the one that Samohon made plans for. And there are a bunch that build and use them around here. Not real sure as to what you want to know more then that.

[Dixieann13]

Thanks for the replies, I was just curiouse about craftsmenship and customer service and reliability of the said product,one way to find out I guess is jusy to go for it just didnt want to get ripped off is all but thanks guys.

[tturner161]

They are decent guys i guess. Just dont use any of the faster shipping options with them. It takes them a few days to get the order to UPS. So just save your money and use regular ground shipping with them. Example: dont pick 2nd day air because its going to take them 2 days to even get it out their door.

Im talking about smaller nic-nac orders obviously. If you buy a still i would imagine they would have to build it

[MitchyBourbon]

I have their 26 gallon milk can 3" still head, 5500 watt internal element and controller. The customer support was outstanding, I forgot to order something I forget what it was. They sent me an email to say they were shipping it for free. The quality is very good, I have no leaks and it runs the way I expected it should... Like a pot still. IMO, the milk can boiler is a fantastic option for a boiler and clean up is a breeze with te 9" opening.

I haven't had any trouble with anything I bought from hbs.

[Artanis]

I'm relatively new here but have read much on this site. I placed an order with Hillbilly Stills in December 2012 of over $500.00 and have not received my order to date. My credit card was of course charge on the day I placed the order. I've followed up with a few emails which they have responded to saying that there was a back order and the order will be shipped in two weeks, then two more weeks, then two...... Needless to say that I'm disappointed in their service. I suppose my next step is to cancel the order, dispute the charge on my credit card and file a complaint with the BBB. Buyer beware!

[bobtail]

I have placed 5-6 orders with them and never been disappointed, except for the wait on the still. but they tell you up front that there is a long wait on their flutes and they do run low on boilers every now and then. (They import boilers from china).
Over all a very nice product worth the wait

[bobtail]

I also placed 2 orders from them in the last 2 weeks for 4in copper , flanges and a few other parts and the both shipped within 2 days

[rad14701]

Thanks for the replies, I was just curiouse about craftsmenship and customer service and reliability of the said product,one way to find out I guess is jusy to go for it just didnt want to get ripped off is all but thanks guys.

We aren't going there... Due to issues with this particular vendor we don't do recommendations...

"You pay your money and you take your chances!" Or build your own or choose a different vendor...

[Artanis]

Good advice Rad. I got so tired of waiting for my pot still from HB Stills, I decided to build my own reflux still based on all of the ideas I gained on this site from you and many others. Much appreciated! While we are on the subject of vendors, I can highly recommend PEX Supply for copper fittings and Brewers Hardware for stainless fittings. I just ordered a few things from Mile Hi Distilling so I'll let everyone know how that turns out.

Update: I got notification that my order was shipped today, 2-14-13. They must read this forum!

[Dixieann13]

Thank you everyone, I took a chance and ordered with them they keep in touch pretty well about the progress just wish they were a little quicker you would think for the money they would be but im a patient guy ill post in here and let everyone know how my dealings go with them for future buyers