1650 Watt Heating Element / Element Adapter / Element Power Cord / ThermowellDistillation Heat Source Options Distilling over a wood fire makes temperature control difficult, it's dangerous, and makes a mess of your still. Distilling over a propane burner offers better temperature control, but it's the most expensive heating source for stills (due to the high cost of propane). Electric hot plates are very convenient, but are expensive and a special adapter is required to use them with most milk can distillers. An electric