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A new baffle device for a distiller has a tubular body and a baffle member fixed with respect to such body. The baffle member has a plurality of apertures for stripping dissolved solids from steam passing through the member. The distiller raw water vessel has a steam discharge nozzle and the baffle

A new baffle device for a distiller has a tubular body and a baffle member fixed with respect to such body. The baffle member has a plurality of apertures for stripping dissolved solids from steam passing through the member. The distiller raw water vessel has a steam discharge nozzle and the baffle device extends part way into and is in telescoped engagement with the nozzle. The device is held in place by a retention ring and both the ring and the device are quickly removable from the raw water vessel for easy cleaning of the device and the vessel. The distiller has a condensing platform with a steam receiving port built into it. When the raw water vessel is on the platform in the water-boiling position, the baffle device extends between the nozzle and the port and forms a conduit for steam to flow to the condensing coil.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] A removable baffle device for a distiller, comprising:a raw water vessel removably coupled to a condenser via the baffle device, the baffle device including:a tubular body having a first end, a second end, and a retention shoulder therearound for retaining the baffle device

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A removable baffle device for a distiller, comprising:a raw water vessel removably coupled to a condenser via the baffle device, the baffle device including:a tubular body having a first end, a second end, and a retention shoulder therearound for retaining the baffle device in position between the raw water vessel and the condenser; anda baffle member fixed at the first end of the tubular body for stripping dissolved solids from steam passing therethrough, such member being fixed with respect to the body and having a plurality of passages therethrough. [23.] A method for distilling water in a distiller, comprising:coupling a raw water vessel to a condenser via a tubular-shaped baffle device, the baffle device having a baffle member and at least one fluid passage defined in the baffle member, the baffle device maintaining fluid communication between the raw water vessel and the condenser;boiling water within the raw water vessel to generate steam;passing the steam from the raw water vessel, through the at least one fluid passage in the baffle device to strip dissolved solids from the steam, and into the condenser;de-coupling the raw water vessel from the condenser at the baffle device; andremoving the raw water vessel from the distiller.