HOW TO Make DISTILLED WATER - At Home EASY!! | Please APPLAUD this video if it helps you :)

[@heavymetal11]

Great channel. A lot of people talk about celiac disease and allergy. But few people really thought of water maybe the problem. I am talking about heavily disinfected water. Which is claimed to be the safest drinking tap water. Rather than saying gluton is causing the problem, what about the drinking water is weakening our guts which made some of us allergy to gluten? Let's be open minded and explore further? There are discussions on why Europe has less gluten sensitivity issue than US. Talking about poo and energy. In my country, we have the cleanest tap water which you can drink directly from it without getting sick because of contamination. I boiled it nonetheless to remove chlorine. I am 45 this year and i had observed this. I have loose bowel all the time. And my body energy is low. Yes, my body is slightly weaker than average person. But when i travelled to neighbouring country, in fears of water contaminations. We usually drink bottled distilled water, as much of the travellers is doing. The finding is, i have normal bowel, firm and smooth. And i also experience higher body energy, less lethargic. Of course for my age and long term consuming water from my own country, i am not expecting the change of water to change my body energy from a 45 yo to a 16 yo kid. But i can feel that drinking bottled distilled water add less burden to my body. Not to forget, all dishes i consumed from my country are using the same source of water. Be it soup, rice and congee all contain the same source of water. So some of you may consider a change of drinking water.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

I have so much to discuss on this topic, but us it consistent with my channel?? I sincerelymapplaud your transparency with your post and deeply appreciate that you took the time to share your story! I build gigantic water features and specialize in water purity for those habitats. We absolutely should be concerned with what we injest!! I have lost 35#'s since I posted the giraffe pond in August just from being mindful of what I eat and drink. My acid reflux is gone, I have abounding energy, and weigh 195, as opposed to the 227 I weighed when I took that video.

[@airmedic0072]

I have coeliac disease and the problem is that disease didn't exist before..this disease appears because the industry puts more and more pesticides in wheat and stuff related :)

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Investigate the following: Gerald Pollack, The Root Cause Protocol (metallic iron filings are added to most breads). Also look toxic seed oils and Omega 6 / Omega 3 imbalances.

[@Black_pearl_adrift]

Very interesting stuff! I think we’re in an age where information is so available that we can go crazy running round researching things we weren’t taught to understand. I appreciate you sharing

[@williamkanawaliwali698]

this is so cool

[@jaylaamor8905]

“I’m not a scientist I just know how stuff works” truly an iconic statement

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Lol.... I love that one :) (I didn't invent that phrase, but I use it to win many arguments. )

[@brianMcGranahan0311]

Uttering that line similar makes me feel smarter lol.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

You probably are.

[@KB-nt7eg]

At least he doesn't claim to be a scientist. That seems to be the normal.

[@Earlwood_Official]

Remember, imagination is more important than knowledge.

[@chriswipson6107]

This is the way things should be. People helping other people live healthier simply (without having to buy expensive equipment). Thank you!

[@sgomez3047]

😂

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

😂🤣

[@lilsings736]

The ice speeds up the condensation because it cools the pan lid. This means, when the steam hits the lid, it cools down and condenses back into water! Steam/water vapour is just water that has risen above its boiling point, so when it cools, it turns back into water. Thanks for the video :)

[@minerblue9641]

Also as the ice melts it can seep back into the pot if the lid handle is leaking.

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@minerblue9641 That may happen, but that water is not distilled because it hasn't been through the steam process; the ice is made from non-distilled water so, if it leaks through, it contaminates the distilled water in the bowl. So, don't use a lid that would leak melting ice unless the ice is made from distilled water.

[@foggylog19]

I guess you would have to worry about damaging the glass as well with heat discrepancy on surface to?

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@foggylog19 That glass should be tempered glass if intended for cooking so only something like maybe dry ice would crack it; even then it might not.

[@poetmaggie1]

@@virginiamoss7045 it’s the condensation, the water rises up and leaves Particulates behind, however my electric distiller also filters that reconvened water as it drips into the container.

[@km_72]

Here we are 2 years later and I’m finding this video super helpful as we’re now in a distilled water shortage. Who would have thought? Haha. You’re the MVP. Thanks!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks Kat! I'm suuuuuper happy this helped 😀

[@Rob-tv2fj]

This is absolutely fantastic. As a chemist, I’ve never seen a method as simple as this. The ice expedites the precipitation of the vapor. Excellent contraption with household products.

[@bookmouse2719]

It's like when it's cold outside and warm inside water collects as vapor and condensation on the windows.

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

@@bookmouse2719 meow 🐱✨🇨🇦✨

[@jeannetteloretta9427]

So as a chemist can u tell me if anything bad might come from the metal handle being there?

[@541systamatik541]

Or explode you glass lid

[@sarahs.6457]

@@jeannetteloretta9427 The whole pot is metal? So does it matter the handle has metal on it?

[@Cheefie]

Without being complicated it’s a law of thermodynamics. Heat (The steam) is drawn to the coldest surface to turn back into liquid water as condensation. This is why old windows suffer condensation in winter months, how dehumidifiers work (Sucks in wet air and it hits a chilled metal plate and collects in the tray as it chills into droplets) and also how heat exchanger systems work - drawing hot stuff towards the cold stuff 👍 You might not have understood but your method is spot on

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks 😊

[@po-powaznyludz2235]

You're right, but it is not a law of thermodynamics

[@Cheefie]

@@po-powaznyludz2235 It's covered by the 2nd law (Equilibration of energy)

[@jgja1931]

@@po-powaznyludz2235 are you guys on a medical school? i hate general chemistry cause its so hard for its mathematical solvings

[@po-powaznyludz2235]

B3 Amorte, Jhed Gabriel no, I’m on a programmist class, I knew this from Secondary school 😅

[@shortgiraffe6311]

This is perfect for those with a Cpap machine. For those who don't know what this is, it's a machine with a face mask you put on when you go to bed. It helps with sleep apnea, basically it will keeo you breathing! These machines need distilled water to humidify the air you breathe, and you don't want bacteria in this water because it will go into your lungs. I'll be able to make my own distilled water now thanks to this video. (No more skimping on it when I forget to go to the store and end up using tap water) thank you very much for the upload! 🙏🙏❤🙏🙏

[@shastafog2516]

Red Flag on CPAP machine, foam piece inside is cancerous and pushing that air with the foam breakdown into your lungs. Check out the law suits.

[@shortgiraffe6311]

@@shastafog2516 wow, thank you so much!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗

[@msdottie1]

The foam problem on cpap is only on recalled Phillips machines

[@doralvalley2978]

Came here just for this! I just picked up my first Cpap machine not even 45 minutes ago. Soon as I got home I Googled “what is distilled water” and then googled, “how to get distilled water”. This is the first video that came up for how to make it. And I’m so appreciative. I’ll be able to save myself a lot of cost buying distilled water and save myself the hassle of having to go to the store to buy it.

[@wendypoohbear6527]

I just said the same thing to my husband.

[@russellking2221]

The dynamics of the ice is a good idea. The cold speeds up the process of the distilled water. Slot of people including myself might not have thought of that. The seed you planted gets a BIG thumbs up . Thank you

[@knitordi]

I am taking care of someone who needs twice day saline rinses for his sinusitis. I have to use distilled water. Unfortunately, my supply of distilled water is running low and there does not seem to be any to be had in the drug stores or grocery stores. Thank you for this video. It is likely to save someones life.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Wow!!!!!

[@humss5884]

Is it important to use glass lid cuz metal lid can also spill steam as water

[@maryhood2967]

Diana Hilton Hi Diana, I buy distilled water at Mississippi Market Co-op, Whole Foods May also have it.

[@knitordi]

At the beginning of pandemic shutdown, distilled water was hard to find. It is now more available. However, never hurts to be prepared if it happens again.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thats why I shot this video. :)

[@laurenwinsorstenmoe]

Cannot thank you enough for this video!! I’ve been trying to make distilled water but every other explanation was so complicated or required buying expensive supplies or a kit. You made this so easy to follow and do that I’m making distilled water right now in my kitchen, and I didn’t even have to go out and buy any supplies either! You have such an amazing, straightforward, and clear way of explaining things - I appreciate you making this video so much. I have to mix in distilled water with one of my daily medications and you just saved me from buying some crazy overpriced (and let’s be honest, questionable) distilled bottled water on Amazon, so I’m very grateful. Stay safe and be well!! :)

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Wow!!! I'm glad to help :)

[@kellikelli4413]

Plus the fact that store bought water has been sitting in plastic containers for a while.

[@kyanberusama8847]

@@kellikelli4413 absolute facts 👏

[@quasar6781]

What kind of bowl do you out into your pot?

[@luchiafeman5923]

and saved also from dragging gallons from the store to your car to your house

[@kinghq1]

Thank you very very much for this. My wife and I both have CPAP‘s and none of the local stores, or even the stores in the surrounding cities, have any bottled distilled water. So we are going to try this right now. Again thank you very very much for this.

[@carolchildofgod1467]

My grandson, at age TEN, became plagued with KIDNEY STONES. This is a condition I always associated with the elderly, but I was wrong! Between ages 10-14, he had had 6 episodes. An account of one of the episodes that he had when he was 14 was so agonizing to hear about, my entire family, young and old, male and female, were literally in tears. This particular episode pertained to what he went through passing one of these stones at the hospital. Kidney stones are shaped like a “goat head sticker” and are made of calcium. Calcium deposits is that hard water white build up you get in your steam iron or vaporizer, requiring the use of DISTILLED WATER ONLY. Well, I’m just a Nana with no medical background, but I CAN add 2+2. I started keeping him stocked him up on the 2 1/2 gallon containers of distilled water and his own Yeti water cup/container, explained my theory to my daughter, and my grandson hasn’t had a kidney stone since. From age 15 to now 20. At his last checkup at 17 with his pediatric nephrologist my daughter explained the change we had made to the doctor and accredited it to the absence of attacks. His nephrologist was quite pleased with the information, did some research and started recommending distilled water to his patients. Yay Nana!

[@audreyben-david1424]

Go Nana!❤

[@kamaluddinahmad7]

Vinegar also helps in protecting kidneys from developing calcium stones.

[@carolchildofgod1467]

@@kamaluddinahmad7 Good to know! Thanks.

[@margielambert-sen8253]

Good for you!!! Good on you that you were proactive and didn’t just accept things as they were, sitting back & deferring to the doctor! You must feel so proud!

[@carolchildofgod1467]

@@margielambert-sen8253 Thank you. I’m always proud when I can help one of my children or grandchildren. God Bless.

[@alanwhitsitt5196]

Love it! Just an ordinary everyday dude doing what needs to be done, then sharing it with the masses. Thank you!

[@pjj.5649]

Yes, and on point without all the hype, "tv commercialism. We were not mentally assaulted, spending unnecessary money, or storing some one-time use gadget that will end up in a garage sale. This was so helpful.

[@alanwhitsitt5196]

My only problem with this is that it takes a lot of water to make 1 gallon of distilled and with the time it takes you are using the energy of your stove to make it, so you really aren't saving money in the long run. Still kinda neat to make your own, but don't do it thinking your saving money. Electricity and gas (whichever type stove you have) are both expensive.

[@cjam3660]

not cost effective at all, just buy and store it... or set it up out in sun all day, there plenty of effective effiecent ways to-do it buy sun poiwer...this is pretty old stuff, information been around scents ancient times. Blessings.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks

[@kmega215]

The way life is supposed to work!

[@thecassandra1446]

This is so much better than buying distilled water in a plastic bottle at the store. I'm so glad to have come across this video. Thank you for taking the time out if your day to make this video and share with all of us. Enjoy a happy healthy life friend.🥰

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thank you for your voice of reason. :)

[@dkleath8697]

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens THANK YOU! Myy water comes from a 50ft "potable white hose" > I use a Zero Water Filter before using, but I've been buying Bottled Distilled for wound care (daily for 2 yrs)!

[@annieconn9157]

You must have too much time on your hands!

[@chuckbarlow1334]

The mineral deal is a non issue. We get most of our minerals from the food we eat and the mineral content of drinking water varies so widely across the country that you can't be sure of any kind of consistency. The best upside to distilled is that it eliminates all chlorine and fluoride. My wife and I have been drinking nothing but distilled water for the last five years. I have chronic Kidney disease and have managed to avoid needing dialysis. When 1st diagnosed the Doc said I could go from 6 months to 2 years before needing dialysis.... I'm coming up on 5 years in July. I haven't passed any kidney stones either (they're no fun) since I've been on the distilled.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

What a well thought response!!! 👏 Thanks for the kind comment! Glad we were able to help you. Please consider subscribing and sharing this video 🙏

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Stand firm, Tammy

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Folks, my channel is a family friendly channel, and I have worked cery hard for the audience that I have. I would ask that you have an opinion, but to please be respectful towards each other. Please articulate clearly what you believe, respectfully, towards each other. Thanks.

[@iamtherabbitinred]

Yes!! Water is NOT a recognized source for dietary minerals anyway. The trace amounts removed won't affect health as long as you eat a fairly decent array of food. (Worried! Eat more spinach and broccoli 😀) The fact that it removes viruses and bacteria, heavy metals etc, is so worth it. Husband and I keep distilled on the counter for our daily consumption. 💪💯

[@toobaffled_on_X_site]

Drink "food grade hydrogen peroxide" daily. It will disinfect your body of the virus or disease and oxygenate your blood. Virus can't thrive in abundance of oxygen. Make Jesus your Saviour. By his blood our sins are washed away. When we sin and ask for mercy, it washes us. The purified soul will be qualified to enter heaven. There's life after death. Jesus is coming to rapture his saints while the Antichrist is coming soon to rule the world with his 666 mandatory mark. Only the faithful/watchful believers will be raptured or called away. They will escape the coming one world government agenda set for year 2030.

[@Pinky-rp6bl]

Hey mate , Melbourne Australia here. I make my own vinyl record cleaning solution ( cause I have sooo many albums !! ) and I need distilled water as part of the mix, but for some reason its impossible to buy anywhere here at the moment so I searched heaps of You Tube posts and yours was the by far the best explained and easiest to follow. I know I should, but I never send comments on You Tube but your post was so easy to follow and so well delivered I felt I had to say thank you.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks! I have family in Melbourne! Robert Gollan. I've been to Sydney and I just love your country 👍 Thanks for the kind words, all the best, cheers!

[@nowirehangers2815]

They changed the name to demineralised water and it’s in the cleaning aisle near the ironing stuff or cleaning vinegar in Woolies/Coles

[@wscamel226]

dang, is everyone that lives in Australia also from Melbourne?

[@gyomen]

thanks for the video! very pleasant tutorial. tip for the detoxers, ground up a maximum of 5 grams of ginger (5 grams a day max. also make sure it's fresh and moist), sqeeuze out an entire lemon and make it into a nice little slimy concocture. add the boiling distilled water and voila; you got yourself the mother of detox tea

[@wickedlette5149]

Thank you for posting this vid, I am tired of buying distilled water for my plants an coming acrossed this has helped me out I no longer have to buy distilled water. Thank you so much , stay healthy an blessed ! 🤗

[@KeikoBushnell]

Love your humility- and that youre JUST TRYING TO HELP PEOPLE AND SHARE HELPFUL INFO 🙌🏻Thank you sir🙌🏻 We need more people like this ( and less people trying to get likes and subscriptions and people who have negative comments just want to be mean.) Good job 👏🏻

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thank you. I really love helping others. :) I'm glad you saw that. I shot this video as I was leaving the house for a 14 day road trip. I thought it was important as there was no distilled water at the stores at that time due to hoarding.

[@jillhughes8661]

Thank you… I use this in my CPAP machine and was buying bottle after bottle. Now I will Be able to make my own

[@mbrown6837]

Thanks for the idea! Did anyone mention that you should not use a "non stick pot" to boil water in? I would suggest only using "Stainless Steel" to avoid those particles from the pot painted with the toxic non stick pot.

[@Psalm2710_]

Yes, the Teflon is causing cancer, low T and a whole host of health issues!

[@pjj.5649]

Thank you so much for explaining and demonstrating how to make distilled water so 'the lay person' can understand and carry this out. I wanted to make distilled water years ago and when I looked at all the diagrams, glass beakers, pipettes, tubes, and Bunson burners, I said, oh, hell no. You just dissolved all that mystery! Thank you again, Much appreciated.💯👌👍

[@emuhill]

What you described is the chemistry set version of distillation. It's for distillation of small amounts of some chemical or essential oil. Solar water distillation looks more like this minus the ice. The electrical water distillation looks more like alcohol distillation. Regardless of the form it comes in, distillation works in the same way.

[@wolfgangvondreckendorf4897]

Lol. Sure he explaines it and demonstrates it halfway. But he doesn't show any results. You know why? Because it barely works. The water in the dish that fits inside the pot will evaporate at the same rate as the water in the pot itself. Plus to keep that lid cold enough you have to use a lot of ice. Replacing the ice with a cold pack doesn't work because it heats up way too fast.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks for you input. Perhaps you need to film a video?

[@joelalexander4513]

Bunson burners, bro. Triple B! LOL!

[@spyrosbellos2522]

​​@@wolfgangvondreckendorf4897 i have tried it and it worked fine, the water in the pot is closer to the heat source than the water in the bowl. Edit: also, if you for example use a plastic bowl, the plastic will have some insulation properties and prevent some of the heat transfer from the boiling water to the distilled water it the bowl

[@zeezaweth6088]

5:44 "I'm not a scientist, I just know how stuff works". Hahahahaha

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Glad to make anyone laugh. :)

[@humss5884]

Is it important to use glass lid cuz metal lid one also stores steam and give distilled water

[@colgiljnr]

Was just gonna say - hahah - great vid though helped me get distilled water for my house plants without paying for it cheers.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks brother! I love making people smile.

[@elitefusiongd7871]

xd

[@ksinghii]

The ice helps to cool the lid (lower temperature) which allows for the steam to quickly condense (turn from gas to liquid) into pure liquid water (i.e. distilled water). Thank you for sharing !

[@livewellel]

I’m a naturopath doctor and I always recommend distilled water especially for certain people who’s mineral content is very high in the body because it does leach out those excess minerals however for people who need minerals they should be getting those from their food sources not necessarily from their water so even if someone drinks distilled water for a prolonged period of time they shouldn’t feel like they’re missing out on minerals unless they are simply not getting those in their food choices

[@khurshidu559]

I was wondering for a long time...... how to make distilled water. Random click... I came across your video. God Bless you for coming to the rescue of people like me.,.👏👏👏👍❤️

[@willfr8]

i learned this from a survival comic book but i never paid much attention at how good it is

[@sophiaturci3129]

This proves how important different frameworks are necessary for problem solving. As someone in stem I know why the ice helps, but I haven’t been able to figure out how to make at home distilled water cause I’m thinking of lab specific glassware that I can’t get. But here you knew how to do it a home without that background. Brilliant! Thanks

[@fleepbloop3419]

Needed distilled water for my succulents to avoid mineral buildup. Turns out it's beneficial to me too, pretty cool. Thanks for the clear and simple demonstration! This was a lot easier to understand than what I was reading from articles.

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

I'm 70 now and been around the block a few times, but I never knew how easy it is to make one's own distilled water! How cool is that?! 😘 🌎

[@rosemarywaldie4958]

Me too

[@wolfgangvondreckendorf4897]

So now that you're probably 71 have you actually tried it and discovered that his method doesn't work?

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

@@wolfgangvondreckendorf4897 ~ LOL! Nope! Not just yet!

[@deanslife1]

@@wolfgangvondreckendorf4897 i saw this video today and tried it but it doesn't work no, the boiling water jumps up and into the bowl leading to it sinking and i tried it twice and it sank both times. Did the same happen to you? He must be able to do it though else he wouldn't have filmed it to advise

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

@deanVodkahouse It works when you're on simmer. Try methods that work for you, and you'll figure it out. Thanks for commenting 😀

[@IgoTpaynus69]

This is prime youtube. Learning new stuff that actually works. I use this for my water bottle and my cats water. Thank you. U can taste the difference

[@keikimorgan9360]

This just came up on my feed today. Like your 'Love' sign in the back, says volumes. Loved your video as I buy this all the time. Thank you!!!

[@TheGrandFanelli]

Thanks! This can save folks a lot of money on all the machines out there that require distilled water. I would suggest rinsing out storage containers with distilled water first then storing distilled water in them to assure purity since contamination can occur if there is residue left in containers from previous processes such as washing with soaps or detergent. Thanks again! This was great!

[@JenniferWiseRN]

Thank you. Very informative!

[@robtomben]

Are you dense? Gas costs more than you'd ever save on water.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

When the store shelves run empty again, us dense people will have options. 👍

[@robtomben]

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens The option I choose is to not waste time and fuel for a couple ounces of mineral-less water.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

That's good. Seriously, my time is worth more than an oil change too. I totally get it. But..... and here's the big overstuffed but..... you are you. There are people all the world that really have 3rd world problems and appreciate what this video has done for them. Btw......BTW....... I don't make distilled water either, but I KNOW HOW.

[@truthmatters82]

Knowing that something works is more important than understanding how it works! This was very clever- thank you.👍❤️

[@ranjnasirswa7436]

Procedure starts at 3:04... Thank you😊

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

You’re welcome 😊

[@c-LAW]

Thank you!

[@supermomjulia]

TY... Americans talk a lot 🙄

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

And Europeans don't shave their armpits. I guess we are even. :)

[@c-LAW]

@@supermomjulia At least not as the Europeans, Asians, South Americans, and Africans.

[@s.p642]

I've been drinking distilled water since 1991 and bought a refurbished distiller for $120, 12 years ago. It has been one of the best things I've ever purchased.

[@renaldsunset]

😮 you’re the first person I ‘’meet’’ who does. Is everything normal with your health since ?

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

@renaldsunset Since I started doing this, I have lost 50#'s. But, I've also changed my diet and made other adjustments

[@renaldsunset]

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Excuse me you’ve lost what ? 😅 kilos of fat ? Pounds of muscle ? Electrolytes ?

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

@renaldsunset pounds of fat. I weighed 237 pounds in August of 21,, today I am at 187 pounds. I am 54 and work with my construction team every day. I'm fairly strong, not ripped with muscle, but in the best shape I've been in 20 years.

[@renaldsunset]

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Oh ! Congratulations you can be proud of yourself. You think it's due to your distilled water consumption ?

[@Handles-R-Lame]

With all jokes aside, this guy seems like a pretty cool dude. Thanks man. You earned a subscriber in me, and i dont even have a pond lol 👍

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TheBri87]

I also don't have a pond and this man earned yet another sub!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks Brother! Appreciate the kind words :) -Carl

[@jhyacinthocorner2269]

Definitely!!! And like me, I don't know how to call things, but I know they work!

[@QUESCANVAS]

Lol same 😂💀 I subscribed as soon as he told the light bulb joke can’t wait to see more helpful content! Great video! Thank you!

[@srd430]

Venus fly traps need this kind of water, thanks !

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

You're most welcome

[@srd430]

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens ✌️

[@Anxious_Athena]

The exact reason I went to this video yes,thank you!!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Cool!

[@ion.9004]

that's actually why im here lmao, my little guy almost died on me

[@islandgal500]

Thanks for this demo. I don't know why I didn't relate it to what I already learned long ago while thinking about 'prepping survival' tactics. This would be the same process if you did not have anything other than salt water. Just boil the salt water and collect that condensation to have drinking water. The salt stays in the bottom of the boiling pot and salt and mineral free water is collected. I live in an extremely remote location and a lot of items are not available for purchase in our tiny store or even online for long periods. I was without cornstarch for about 6 months! Due to the increase of these kinds of DIY videos, I have learned to make so many things from scratch and most of them are ridiculously simple, like turning granulated sugar into powdered confectioner's sugar.

[@nzmermaid]

It can also be done without a heat source by using the sun. Its a much slower process but good to know for an emergency. You fill your large pot or bowl with water and place a small catching bowl inside. Then cover tightly with cling wrap and place a pebble in the middle so it causes a concave to let the drips run down into the small bowl. Leave in the sun.

[@islandgal500]

@@nzmermaid I heard it years ago on a show about surviving on a hot sunny beach or desert? area - dig a deep hole and put plastic or tarp over the hole with weight in middle. Can't remember for sure which, or if both, but I'd try anything if no fresh water was around.

[@nzmermaid]

@@islandgal500 Yes for sure - also if you have a plastic bag, wrap it loosely around any green vegetation. Overnight the leaves do their thing and somehow release water that collects in the plastic bag. Everyone should learn simple ways. We have become very reliant on stores like you say - a lot can be done without or substituted. You are very lucky to be living in a remote location. It is a dream of mine :)

[@islandgal500]

@@nzmermaid I've lived in the city and also here (half of my life in each) and people have different needs and wants during their lifetime. Funny to think I was worrying about a water source in an emergency. It would never happen here (Pacific NW coastal rainforest) with the ocean out front and forest in back of property, it rains for part of the week for most of the year! Plenty of rainwater to gather along with the fish, crab, wild berries, mushrooms, venison... It is worth it.

[@nzmermaid]

@@islandgal500 it sounds idyllic! We currently live in a city but right beside the sea. I have to see the sea to feel complete!! But we hope to move to a quiet seaside property for retirement. Well that's the dream... Enjoy your paradise 😇

[@conshedaashley]

I know this was 3 yrs ago, but I appreciate you sharing this. To take the time and share a free video to help share knowledge, to me, means you care. Thank you very much!!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thank you for the kind words. You're the real hero here, spreading joy to a total stranger with your affirming comment. Have a great day!

[@blessingnwanwene1378]

I like your originality and openness in your videos. You don't need to be an expert to impart your knowledge. Your video on distilled water nailed it for me. Thanks so much

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks! I just want to help people

[@sassyme6208]

Yep. This video got my sub.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Awe.... thanks. 😀 I hoe you have a great weekend 🙏

[@homosapien5656]

because of you i am getting an A in science

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Listen..... I appreciate the troll, and for that comment, you got pinned to the top! Well played 🐸

[@homosapien5656]

No I’m serious I had to use that to do my science assignment to filter dirty water

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

@@homosapien5656 that's super cool! 👌🏻 Good Job!!!!

[@EduardoRodriguez-bk2bw]

I love this guys personality,also this video is extremely helpful thx!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks bro!

[@amberfinnbogason1039]

This was probably the best video hands down I found regarding making your own distilled water. I appreciate your teaching style, like learning from an old family friend.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

God bless you

[@RK-su4hs]

You are on the right track However have a slight misunderstanding The body draws organic minerals from the fresh foods and juices we take in It can absorb inorganic minerals. It Cannot use them 1. All the fluids of the body are distilled water 2. The minerals in other waters are “inorganic” and cause many health problems The body cannot use inorganic minerals, so it stores them in various parts of the body Ie. Stones in kidneys, gall bladder , prostate in fact any of the organs & glands of the body Calcification deposits in joints causing inflammations pain & arthritis Distilled water draws calcifications from the joints & it is passed from the body in the urine Testing patients in the first 21 days after drinking distilled water only we find sediment levels are increased up by as much as 200% This in turn allows the body to much more effectively draw the organic minerals necessary to life from the foods one eats “The Choice Is Clear” by Dr Banik is a booklet available on Amazon that will give greater understanding on the subject

[@jimmywellington7929]

I'm glad someone else commented on that!

[@HAL-dm1eh]

If this were true, how come when I take mineral supplements for cramps they go away, but when I stop the supplements they come back? If my body isn't using those inorganic minerals it should make no difference.

[@samkahlout5169]

thanks

[@falbala435]

@@HAL-dm1eh it's because you don't eat enough vegetable where those minerals are (not a critic though, we all lack of minerals because we dont eat enough vegetables)

[@sheilawebb9746]

Thanks for the video. I wanted to learn about this for 2 reasons: 1. I make soap. Distilled water is needed as an ingredient, & also it works way better than hard tap water for removing the soap left behind on the containers & utensils used in the process. 2. To water my succulents. They are supposed to do better with less alkalinity from the minerals in the hard water.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks for your comment. I learn so much from this tribe! This video was such a huge success, I'm just grateful that I've been able to help so many people 🙏

[@robinsiciliano9084]

Great video with easy to follow steps! Thank you sir!! It’s always a good idea to know skills like this so we don’t always rely on going to a store to purchase something we can make ourselves. Saving time and money is the best. As a busy mom I can’t tell you how many projects have screeched to a halt because of a missing item that requires loading up the whole gang, driving, stores, distractions and inevitably the loss of the motivation and enthusiasm for said project. I’ve had this happen when we didn’t have distilled water and I had no idea I could have kept the momentum going and completed the task at hand so quickly and easily. Now I know and am grateful for you sharing your knowledge.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Wow!!! Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad to have helped :) -Carl

[@pineapplemonarch1726]

Not planning on drinking distilled water but this video is a life saver for my carnivorous plants that can't have any "regular" water. Still was interested with the distilled water facts. Thanks for having shared this!

[@maxwellsilverhammer2205]

About 2 1/2 years ago I purchased an electric distiller from Amazon for about $100. It was one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. I have been distilling a gallon of water a day since I got it for me and my family. I can't figure out why distillers like the one I bought aren't sold at stores like Walmart. My family thought I was crazy when I got it, now they don't want any other kind of water. If you want distilled water, do yourself a favor and purchase one, you can't get any easier than pouring in a gallon of contaminated water and turning on a switch and ending with pure distilled water.

[@jesusisking117]

I have one too. Amazing what's left in the pot after distilling. Looks like rust

[@narrowwaytolife4525]

How do you clean the distiller?

[@jesusisking117]

@@narrowwaytolife4525 you can clean it with vinegar or there is a powder they include that you put in and fill it and run for 20 minutes then empty the rust water

[@maxwellsilverhammer2205]

I only cleaned mine for the first few months, after that I figured out that the scale just starts flaking off as it builds up. I just rinse the tank after every two or three gallons of use.

[@narrowwaytolife4525]

@@jesusisking117 Where can I get the powder? I have the machine. Thank you.

[@khageshroy7766]

Great video! Explanation for putting ice : the ice helps to absorb heat from the water vapour faster and so the steam condenses faster into water.. But the ice should not be put after the water starts boiling as it will quickly reduce the temp of the glass and it may crack.. To increase your yield u might also use a metallic lid on top, it will help transfer the heat to the ice faster and u will get more distilled water.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Great point!

[@jamesthomas1628]

Aluminum lid would be better than steel.

[@purr6212]

Awesome video! I am going to use the distilled water for homemade disinfectant with at least 70% isopropyl alcohol, a bit of hydrogen peroxide, and a lemon oil drops. Btw, the ice in the lid helps the vapors drop down in temperature to reach the dew point quicker, making vapors to condense. If I may share, things in the world exist in three states: solid (s), liquid/aqueous (aq), and gas/gaseous (g). Water boils, turns liquid (aq) into vapors (g). The steam/vapors are very light, rising to the top, hitting the lid. The ice on the lid makes the lid colder than the steam, which helps to drops the temperature of the steam to reach the condensation/dew point. That's the point where steam (g) turns back into water drops (aq) state. The steam turned into condensation then gets heavy, drops to the container in the pot.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Sounds like you know Bill Nye. Lol.... thanks for the explanation

[@lauraluca8378]

You know what? This is simple briliant ! Thank you ! 😊 You know what makes you a scientist? All the pasion and love you put in what you doing to help us .God bless you!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thank you l.. God Bless you too. 🙏

[@ziggysgroove]

Excellent video and very well said! My 2 sons and I are going to make distilled water today, as 1 of our school science projects. We use it a lot in our house for our aroma-therapy machines and more. thank You for doing this. Love your personality as well.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks! Tell the kids I say hi 👋 and if they have any questions they can call me at 888-713-7771 x4. Rings my cell (Kids love talking to the KZbin guy 😆)

[@o.a-b7212]

Few tips to add more to the wealth of information we share : - you can replace ice cubes with ice packs to make the process cleaner/less wasteful - you can also use the same contraption in those electric rice cooker/electric stockpots ''one pot'' appliances

[@studiosinger]

The ice packs may not be sterile and plastic is no good.

[@sueseelie]

@@studiosingerbut the ice packs are on the other side of the lid, away from the distilled water that will be used or consumed

[@penelopepitstop7748]

@@studiosingercome on... Sterilise the ice pack 🙄

[@SSanf]

@studiosinger Totally unnecessary. The ice pack should not come in contact with the distilled water. It is on the top of the lid. The water is beneath the lid. Unless you are exceptionally clumsy and cross contaminate, sterilizing the ice packs is a non-issue.

[@MrFalconp1]

My father taught me this some forty five years ago. He told me that the distilled water must never come into contact with any metal whilst being collected. Thank you for the upload.

[@WilliBond0007]

especially aluminum! Bad to cook with!'

[@YT-mn4lf]

Why shouldn’t it touch metal? In this video, the distilled water touches the metal handle. Also, in the thermal cup too.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

@YT-mn4lf I've learned a lot... Follow the science and make it better. ;)

[@AndrewWillisTN]

Good point. Stainless steel is ok though I’m reading. Also, it’s not in contact very long to absorb much of anything I would guess.

[@suemardis2619]

I'm doing this for my cpap machine. I just paid $1.65 for a gallon of distilled water. I also had a Dr. say I could use distilled water to make coffee and iced tea. Thank you so much for your help

[@blancahauke4489]

Thank you! I used your method but with a slow cooker / crock pot and it worked very well. It produced more distilled water than the stovetop trial but that may be due to a better seal between the crock pot and upside-down cover.

[@RealJoy777]

Thank you for this great idea! I will try this today. I only drink distilled water but getting tired of lugging in heavy 4L jugs of it and paying for it. It adds up!

[@lindawurst540]

I do this and store it in ball jars, in fact I actually make it drip directly into the ball jar, it works perfectly because the pots handle fits inside the jar perfectly. Win-win, everything gets sterilized. I use it to rinse the Ph tester and storage is easy

[@shelliebean]

Thank you so much! I make a diy electronics cleaner (1:1 ratio of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol) but didn’t have any bits of leftover distilled water on hand. Thanks for saving me a trip to the store!

[@karoylcooper8006]

Thank You! I purchased a new quilting iron for approximately $125. And I do NOT have soft water! I have my own well! So I needed to know how to distill water for my iron! Thank you so very much, I couldn’t see myself purchasing water in a store!! Thank you thank you

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks for the kind feedback! I'm glad this video helped you. Please share in Facebook amd spread the love ❤️

[@tylerfoss3346]

This video is one of the wonders of YT and the internet, imo. Straightforward, direct, and easy to do. Outstanding, sir! BRAVO!!!

[@cenknight]

Thanks for this video! Never get yourself worked up for not knowing the science or the vernacular behind what you are sharing; if it works for you, it very well will work and help another. Thank you again! 🌷

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thabks for the kind comment

[@fredrickworbitz6877]

This was so informative, thanks so much! I had no clue it was so easy to make distilled water. Seriously you could be saving lives with this video as clean drinking water is scarce on a global scale. It's also a good failsafe for those who may accidentally break their water distillers or water filters.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind comment. Sadly, I have so many of the critics out there that it is refreshing to my soul to have someone suggest that I may have saved lives! You are they type of person the world needs more of, and I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. All the best, -Carl

[@patriciacz8622]

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Great video, CWG. Thank you! It could be lifesaving information in an emergency situation, too, when there might be no safe sources of water to be had. I was delighted to see the title and have saved the video for future reference, should I forget any of it. The video critics are everywhere. I just watched a video about a guard donkey who was driving a dog away from a small herd of sheep. I couldn't believe the presumption in the comments. I hope the person who posted that video was not too affected by them. Ignore such people.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thank you. There have been a lot of really mean comments but 10x more nice ones like yours. Means a lot

[@robertporter6527]

@@patriciacz8622 Just read an article on u-tube I found alarming. A person who flys across the Pacific Ocean quite a lot noticed a decline in the total fish activity. Took Radiation readings from the plane. Unbelievable over the top! All the way to the California coast. Thinks it’s coming from the Necular reacter under ground leakage that was hit by the Tsunami in Japan yrs ago. Unfortunately still leaking in to the Pacific Ocean destroying fish life! That’s just ONE reactor damaged, How many do we have across the Globe 🌎. Japan is out of storage space for the HOT water & putting it in the ocean, where else?? Add that to other pollution from around the world that’s being dumped? Man is composed of about 70% water. What is the world 🌎 population today? As stated above; clean drinking water could end up scarce on a global scale. I see future problems on the horizon if measures are not taken. Thank you, & god bless. 🙏

[@josiahgonzales9145]

Great for making your own distilled water for humidifiers

[@suziehartwright]

Thanks for this helpful video. My personal opinion is if I had to do this for clean drinking water, I could add a little sea salt or pink Himalayan salt to decrease the pull of minerals from the body that can occur with drinking too much distilled water. Those natural salts are loaded with good minerals. (I might add a little potassium and magnesium powder too). I wouldn’t do this with regular table salt though. 😉👍

[@antoinetteabouantoun1530]

@Suzie, absolutely. pink Himalayan sea salt or black salt have good source of minerals. after distilling the water add a good pinch of either salt to replenish the minerals.

[@rawrevelations2002]

I had to switch to mountain Spring water after drinking distilled water. I got severe mineral deficiency even tho I take mineral supplements daily. Water absorbs and it will absorb your mineral stores. Distilled water has its uses, but I personally would not suggest drinking it if you have mineral deficiencies at all.

[@helengren9349]

@@antoinetteabouantoun1530 Not all Himalayan salts are good.. Search on the net where they come from... Many are not that clean...

[@falbala435]

Salt is a poison, from ses, himalaya, no matter where it's from. Sodium on the contrary is fine and can be found in vegetable, green leaves in abundance. Sodium chloride (salt) is the cause of many diseases if not all.

[@helengren9349]

@@falbala435 😲no, salt is IMPORTANT for Your hearthz because of minerals in it ❗People are dying of hearthfailure because of lack of minerals that salt containes! Check out the true research about it!☝️ Blessings 🙏🌟✨🕊️

[@Psalm2710_]

Thank you for this easy solution! Filing this info away incase I need to make my own clean water....you never know!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deliatelles1456]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I appreciate it and my iron and plants definitely appreciate it.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

You are most welcome 🙏

[@dannaabner4160]

Thank you so much for this video! Googled "how to" and your video was first to pop up. Perfect video with what I needed when I needed it. 🥰

[@gloriacote2074]

Brilliant! Thank you and God bless you!

[@dochubbell]

Interesting video. I can understand the benefits of drinking water with contaminants taken out. My problem with distilled and even dubious bottled water is it tastes not only bland, but dead to me. I was raised with deep well water, (it was locally called iron water), and the taste was heavenly to me as a kid. I am sure it had other minerals in it. In fact the military did a study about soldiers from around our area, because they found they had way above average good teeth and ended up concluding it was because of the local water. In the summer the deep well water was nice and cold. Also When I went back to visit my grandparents I could not get enough of that water and lost weight and water retention from drinking it a lot. Who knows, what the quality of that water is today. I miss it.

[@southerngrandma8279]

Sounds like our Artesian wells. Best tasting water ever.

[@wisdomseeker2512]

There's 2 types of minerals , organic and inorganic. The former we get in food, the latter in the water. We do not need the inorganic ones in the water. They are the ones that cause stones in our organs. So distilled water is the safest to drink because it has been stripped of the bad minerals.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Awesome info!!

[@wakeupworld6535]

You should see all the white calcification in my home distiller. You will never want to drink tap water again. I just add a couple drops of essential minerals into each gallon

[@GerardShafer]

Question...if the water is dripping down off from the handle into the bowl, is the water not 100% pure if the handle of the lid is not sanitized? Same goes for the measuring cup you are taking the water out of the bowl with.

[@sm598cat]

Just wanted to say thank you for the video. We homeschool our kids and one of the experiments called for distilled water and I wasn't going to go out to pay for it when I needed such a small amount. This process was another lab experiment all in it's own. Thanks

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

I love what you're doing! Keep it up.

[@azuregames968]

5:45 bsically the ice is damn cold it makes the lid cold, the steam that touches the lid will be condensed alot faster so it will turn into distilled water alot faster :D

[@AngelaPEvans]

Thank you, you broke it down to my level. I haven't been able to find distilled water at any of my local stores for my CPAP machine, so your video was just what I needed. It will take a lot but there is nothing else to do anyway, 😁 Thank you, stay safe and healthy.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

I'm super glad you found this helpful. You stay safe and healthy too :) -Carl

[@jamilahoque9046]

Angela Evans I’m also looking for same reason. My mom use CPAP machine. Right now I have checked all local store but didn’t find any distilled water. I’m glade I search for it how to make distilled water.

[@bettydeluna9866]

Same here!

[@nailbitter310]

Angela Evans I’m here for the same reason and this video helped me a lot.

[@jamilahoque9046]

nailbiter310 but it takes lots of time to make. I try to make but didn’t work for me .

[@PeterJavea]

Well done Steam condenses best on a cold surface The ice keeps the glass cooler so the condensation rate is constantly higher (until it's all melted... Clever. Because it's so simple Thanks

[@dnvsrzdnvsrz1152]

That's actually a smart invention. I have been using a distiller for the past two years but it needs electricity. this is a good option if I have no electricity. thanks!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Glad it helps. :)

[@humss5884]

Is it important to use glass lid cuz metal lid can also spill steam as water

[@PhenoDubs]

@@humss5884 a metal lid would work too but the glass is easier to see what's happening

[@ridzzz226]

hi there from england! i needed distilled water to clean my retainers but didn’t know if it was possible to make it from home, so thanks for this video! 👍🏼will be trying later today

[@johnastreet]

Great video. Thank you. This is like a version of a solar still that you might use in the dessert in a survival situation using a sheet of plastic, a hole and a vessel to catch the water in. Obviously this version is much faster. The ice makes the top colder so as the steam hits it. It turns back into water droplets faster. Great work well done.

[@joellelenniger]

Excellent. Quite simply, I will use this method because I am tired of carrying 5 liter water canisters up two storeys just for ironing clothes. The iron maker recommends, rightfully so, to use distilled water in the iron. I will also cut down of my use of plastics by refilling the old canister. Thank you for sharing this.

[@sezshort2026]

Thank you so much. I've been into motors since I was young. I have always done minor services to my car however thanks to the pandemic I now struggle financially and learning to make everything at home mechanical wise is something I love. I can now run a decent flush for my radiator in my VT commodore and do a minor service myself ad save $$$'s in my pocket. Thank you

[@danielperatinos89]

Well done mate! Could also use this method to turn sea water into fresh water...and add just a little bit of the salt left over in the pan to get the necessary minerals.

[@cindyjohnson5242]

You can also use it to turn wine into brandy.

[@abdullahqk277]

absolute genius. one of the best DIY videos I have watched

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Wow, thanks!

[@renuhiralall6223]

Thanks genus, coming from a doctor and a chem eng. Form my laboratory days we used to make distilled water using a glass reactor, but now you thought me genus. I use this distilled water to wash my eye, once a week now make for drinking. So simple yet we make it complex, thanks genus. Love it

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thank you

[@antonieoliva5882]

distilled water is the most recommended by specialist Doctors around the world and they also say that it is De only drinkable water for the human body. all minerals have to be obtained trough green leafs!! many thanks for your video Sr.

[@TheContingencyPlan]

I’ve drank distilled water for years. Nothing else compares.

[@vivienneclarke2421]

I've experimented enough times now to know that when I drink only distilled water I have SO MUCH more energy~! Miracle levels.....as I suffer from 2 different autoimmune issues this has been Life changing for me~!! I don't worry about getting enough minerals,,I get enough of them from other sources~!!

[@vivienneclarke2421]

@@TheContingencyPlan Hello,,sub here~!!😂 In fact,I have your bolt cutters as my phones screensaver lol.....

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Wow 👏😮👏!

[@stimulus3177]

Very cool process. My only issue is if you're trying to make reasonably large amounts (a gallon for example), it's going to take a very long time. I did this for about 30 minutes and ended up with approximately 1/3 cup of water.

[@cindyjohnson5242]

Get a bigger pot

[@worldformatics]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Highlander77]

This is a cool technique for those who maybe live somewhere where purchasing distilled water might be difficult or inconvenient! I started to try this for myself though, and quickly came to conclusion that for the amount of time I would have to run my stove to do this, I'm probably not saving any money vs just buying distilled water for $1 a gallon from the supermarket, lol.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Perfect! You got the point of the video. This isn't for convenience, it's for necessity. 😎🍺

[@mirunaradu1038]

Thank you so much! Needed this for watering some of my plants which are sensitive to tap water.

[@yvonnealvarado7790]

Thanks, I was looking for a cheaper way to get distilled water for a vaporizer and cool mist humidifier; looks like a slow process for the amount of water needed. Cheaper for sure. I hate spending over 30 bucks a month for distilled water. (Tap water causes a build up on the machines)

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

This was filmed for emergency use during the start of the outbreak

[@mikehotshots7607]

I use this method for other distillates (i.e. rose water), but I have some notes: 1) more ice than what you used would be faster 2) I'm glad you mentioned the nutrients you need that are lost in distillation. The nutrients that need to be replenished are mostly potassium, sodium, and magnesium.

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

Thanks for your kind feedback

[@scotzmnswife]

Thanks for this informative video! I am a new CPAP user & realized after getting home with my machine that I forgot to get the distilled water needed for the humidifier on it. This is very helpful, as I didn't want to have to go back out tonight to search the stores in my local small town for distilled water. 😊👍🏻

[@nancylarson7494]

That is exactly why I need distilled water. Going to get in trouble if I don't start using the machine.

[@scotzmnswife]

@@nancylarson7494, mine has definitely brought some relief particularly in my daytime energy levels. I didn't realize how much the oxygen deprivation at night was affecting me until I was diagnosed & have been undergoing CPAP treatment since November. I still have another rare neurological sleep disorder that causes daytime sleepiness, but it has no cure. At least I can do something about the apnea! Best wishes to you for success. I've found the nasal pillow mask in particular to work wonderfully for me. 😉👍🏻

[@MrChbnovember]

Making distilled water now for cigar humidor. Thanks 🙏 my dad has been an environmental/food industry chemist for 40 years. He was surprised also he never thought of that

[@soal3415]

I've been drinking distilled water for 2 years now. I LOVE IT! can't beat that clean fresh taste when it's ice cold! I've been using it for all my water needs. I can't take minerals or vitamins in pill form. It makes my intestines hurt. All ways has. But...the bottoms of my feet are baby soft. No more nasty thick calusy stuff on my feet. I feel way more refreshed. The best way to get water into your body is by eating high water content food. Water melon, strawberries and the like. Maybe I should try pedialyte to give me minerals. The distilled water gets toxins out of your body like flouride. I can't believe that is in city water. That is rat poison! I would think distilled water would be good for your organs. Get the toxins out! Great video btw!

[@wendypoohbear6527]

You can always use a pinch of real mineral salt in your water for electrolytes.

[@JamieMurdock90]

Look yours up here. Many don't nccd.cdc.gov/doh_mwf/default/default.aspx

[@JamieMurdock90]

Poison? Is there a correlation of flourinated systems and anything? Please link me to a study! I want to know.

[@susansusie3562]

Thanks for this video, clearly explained. I’ve searched almost all the stores around where I live but no luck.....now I can make mine myself 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

You are most welcome

[@wyattandwill12]

Awesome if I do this I'll be using it for flushing my cooling system and mixing the concentrate. The impurities in the water can be bad for the cooling system even if you still do the final flush with distilled water before filling. My dad has a CPAP as well and he might wanna do this. It also saves plastic if the containers weren't gonna be recycled.

[@SiR2Dean]

I've just got into model steam engines... distilled water now costs a fortune and this has saved me loads and allowed me to enjoy my hobby more. Thanks 😊

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

That's awesome! My dad and I did steam locomotive layout.... many fond memories! I sincerely appreciate your feedback and the reminder. My dad died from cancer in 2016 and I miss him every day. It's amazing how well this video performed and the near million people that have watched and the thousands of comments. 😀 Please subscribe for more cool stuff 😎👍

[@SiR2Dean]

@@ColumbiaWaterGardens he's watching down enjoying your work too I promise. It's after my grandfather I get my interest in steam. I have a Hornby live steam setup and your video is going to let me relegate myself to my man cave that bit longer 😉

[@rochellevalencia7172]

It's also good for watering plants with leaves that can be damaged by flouride or flourine.

[@Trisha_B_done]

You just saved me $300! Definitely going to give this a try. I've been drinking distilled water for a few years now, but buy at the store. Our area recently stopped it's recycling program so it hurt my heart to simply trash the gallon jugs. Also inflation has brought the cost from $.88 to $1.29 / gallon. Have been pricing distillers to cut cost & waste collection. Thank you for this video.

[@davidallison5529]

You can buy Berkey water filters for under $200, make your own apparatus (see youtube do-it-yourself vids), remove chlorine by just letting water sit in open air, you'll have years of clean water for very low cost, no plastic waste bottles.

[@robertporter6527]

@@davidallison5529 Stop using plastic if possible- poison ☠️ I now put everything in glass containers.

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

Thank you so much. I've been buying gallons of distilled water from the store for all my humidifiers and knew there had to be some way to do it myself... the unfortunate side is this is going to be a heck of a long process to make at least 4 gallons a day. Guess I better get busy now lol

[@user-xr3tx8uh7k]

Too much work for a humidifier a bowl at a time no. If I do it I'll just boil water let it cool and pour it from the pot no bowl or lid or ice toooo much going on

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

@@user-xr3tx8uh7k I actually bought a counter top distiller and it's been awesome. I'm able to make the distilled water and put the distiller away and if it sits on my counter it looks like just another kitchen gadget since I bought it the same color as all my other counter top appliances

[@user-xr3tx8uh7k]

@@Rhondas_Flippin_Life so how much water does your distiller produce at one time?

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

@@user-xr3tx8uh7k it makes a gallon each cycle. The stuff that's left behind after the distilling process is done is so nasty and smells kinda like swamp water... it's the remnants of all the crap that shouldn't be in the water, especially for use in my humidifiers. I also have well water and live on the water off of a river that opens to the Atlantic Ocean.

[@user-xr3tx8uh7k]

@@Rhondas_Flippin_Life awesome you have well water so where did you purchase your distiller may I ask?