Disclaimer: Using a reflux still or following any other advice on this site may be illegal in your country of residence and in that case you must of course not follow it. This site addresses an international audience and we do not take any responsibility for the legality in each and every country - you need to investigate that yourself and make sure you always follow the law where you reside. Note particularly that it may be required to add fruit in your wash - or that you may only use activated carbon for water filters (water purification). This may apply to all types of activated carbon, whether powdered or granular, whether pre-filters for reverse osmosis water purification, ultraviolet water filtration, ozone or any other water filters. You may not be allowed to use a reflux still, pot still or any other device to make moonshine (distill alcohol). Should any of the advice given here require a special permit, license or other approval - you are obliged to acquire such permit, license or approval before following our advice.