LETIME3L Essential Oil Distiller Kit – Review

The LETIME 3L Essential Oil Distiller Kit is a device used to extract aromatic compounds from plant materials. Steam distillation is one of the most common methods for making essential oils and hydrosols.

This is an efficient way to make oils and hydrosols and is not only easy to make but also preserves the integrity of the plants’ Therapeutic Properties.

What Is steam Distillation?

Steam distillation is the process used to extract and purify plant material such as natural aromatic compounds consisting of flowers, dried and fresh herbs, barks, and leaves.
Water is added to the distillation still and the goal is to heat and separate the components at a temperature below their decomposition point.

The plant materials in the distillation process will become heated and form steam, which rises and carries with it the volatile compounds from the plant material. The volatile compounds from the plant material are condensed allowing water and organics to be immiscible.

There are two phases resulting from this operation which are water and the organic distillate. The two layers are separated to get the purified organic material (essential oil and hydrosol).

Steam distillation is the preferred method used to isolate the essential oil. It is also used in petroleum refineries, and to also separate commercial organic compounds such as fatty acids.

Benefits of Hydrosols And Essential Oils

When hydrosol is used as a skincare ingredient, it can help to support hydration, soothe inflammation, help cell regeneration, and balance sebum.

Misting and applying with the cotton ball are the most effective ways to use hydrosol on the body. It can also be used as a cleaning agent for household purposes. The two most common ways to use hydrosol are to spray it on your linens as a freshener, or you can use it as a disinfectant for cleaning.

Hydrosols do not need dilution as they are gentle and do not contain chemical substances that is harsh on your skin.

The essential oils are derived through the steam distillation process and have various uses as they are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries.

They are often used in aromatherapy and are, touted to help in the following areas:-

• boost mood
• increase attentiveness
• reduce stress
• improve sleep
• kill bacteria
• reduce anxiety and pain
• reduce inflammation
• relieve headache
• control acne
• ease nausea

Essential oils are very concentrated and should be diluted before use. Essential oils are great as diffusing oils as they help to

• promote calmness

• improve clarity and focus
• improve lifestyle changes
• reduce the appearance of redness on the skin
• help clear airways for easier breathing

Why Is Steam Distillation Necessary?

Distillation of essential oils and hydrosols is necessary as it allows for pure oil and water (hydrosol) with fewer impurities. It is also necessary as it is an efficient method to obtain the pure substance from a mixture. It is also good for the environment as there is no waste matter released into the atmosphere.

Pros & Cons of The LETIME 3L Essential Oil Distiller

Pros

The LETME 3L Stainless Steel Distiller is made with high gauge, food-grade 304 stainless steel. It comes equipped with a pot, column, sieve plate, cap, U tubing, straight-line tubing, and a condenser.

To connect the distiller you simply hand-twist each component together. The pot can hold two liters of water. In addition, the column is able to hold 1 liter of herbs for distillation. The distilled dimension can be read from a listing image.

The distiller is easy to set up and is also easy to clean up after use

How To Use The LETIME 3L Stainless Steel Distiller

1. 1. To get the highest quality hydrosol and essential oil it is recommended that you use finely cut dried or fresh flowers, buds, leaves, roots, or branches for distillation. Ensure that all tubing and coil tubing is not clogged before every operation.

1. 2. Add water into the pot (recommend deionized water), add material into the column, put sieve plate and cap onto the column, then Hand-twist the column unto the pot. Connect the tubing between the column and condenser and start heating the pot either by fire or electric cooker to start your distillation process

LETIME 3L Distiller Kit is equipped with a dual cooling mechanism that is manual or circulation. The condenser has a volume of between two to four liters.

Ice cubes or ice-cold water may be added to the condenser for condensation. The condenser also carries a circulation connector that you can hang a small water pump to for cooling.

You may want to choose silicon tubing (10mm) or PVC tubing (12mm or 0.5 inches) to connect with the water pump. The distiller is with the flexibility to fit your environment as the connection tube can be used in any direction, as a result, be able to put the condenser at any location relative to the column either on the left or the right or in any direction

The short straight tubing can be added to have the condenser sitting on the same level as the pot. Otherwise, the condenser can be lifted after removing it.

Customer ratings by feature

Easy to use 5.0

Craftsmanship 4.8

Easy to assemble 4.5

Cons

The LETIME 3L Stainless Steel Distiller is manufactured by a small business brand and may at times not be readily available due to the availability of raw materials.

Conclusion

Steam distillation is a separation process used to purify or isolate temperature-sensitive materials, such as natural aromatic compounds. Steam (commercial) or water is added to the distillation apparatus, lowering the boiling points of the compounds with the goal to heat and separate the components at temperatures below their decomposition point.

During the steam distillation process, the outcome yields two products which are hydrosol and essential oil which has many uses in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries.

The LETIME 3: Stainless Distiller Kit is safe, easy to use is easily cleaned up after use, and is designed to use in the household as it will save you money, good for the environment, and gives you natural organic materials.

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