Complete Guide To At Home Water Distillation Using A Countertop Water Distiller (Pure H2O)

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Plant Abundance

Plant Abundance

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@YochananYisarel
@YochananYisarel 2 жыл бұрын
This is a GREAT machine at its price point. I bought this same model about 10yrs ago and have had ZERO problems. I typically unplug it so the temp switch doesn't trip when it has about 2 cups left in the chamber so all the water doesn't evaporate which prevents calcium and heavy deposit build up which makes for pretty much zero cleanup other than a quick rinse.
@good__enough
@good__enough 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip. Thanks.
@El_Jeffe
@El_Jeffe Жыл бұрын
This is smart. I'm gonna buy 1 and put a shut off timer on it.
@cece3194
@cece3194 8 ай бұрын
Are distilling the water with vinegar in it????
@SuperSammieeee
@SuperSammieeee 7 ай бұрын
@@cece3194 no vinegar just water
@derekc6445
@derekc6445 7 ай бұрын
How do you know when there is only two cups left in it ? Is it rough guess work ?
@mikearrigo5674
@mikearrigo5674 Жыл бұрын
I'm also a big fan of distilled water, I have 5 different models of water distillers, including this one. I'll tell you another great way to clean distillers using vinegar. Fill the boiling pot with vinegar, enough to cover the bottom or however high the scale build up is. Now, with the top off, plug in the distiller so it heats the vinegar, you don't need to bring it to a boil but allow the vinegar to heat to the point where the vinegar is too hot to touch, similar to the temperature of hot water from the faucet. Now cover the distiller and let it sit for about 30 minutes. At this point, use a paper towel if necessary to remove any remaining mineral build up. When you heat the vinegar it speeds up the chemical reaction and will allow the vinegar to remove the build up much faster.
@MTknitter22
@MTknitter22 Жыл бұрын
We have used a water distiller for over 20 years,stainless one, always use trace mineral drops too. We have watched all the other purifiers that come on the market, including Berkey’s which it seems everyone was using. Now a number of smart folks we know are going right back to their home distillers. We agree with you - glad this company is a good one like the one we use! Honesty and customer service and USA made with a company that has been around for a long time means so much!! PS. I criticize nobody who chooses a Berkey. I have many friends who absolutely love theirs and I know they do a good job. ❤️
@CL-im9lk
@CL-im9lk Жыл бұрын
What is the difference between a distiller and a Berkey? Thanks!
@bobwreck3775
@bobwreck3775 Жыл бұрын
YOu dont need to add minerals. You get minerals from food. You want pure h2o as water. Been on distilled since 2011 and all I do is filter it before it heads to the distiller to get any VOC's out. Healthier than ever
@wesleyrobbins
@wesleyrobbins 3 жыл бұрын
Nice I've been distilling my water for around 10 years now I don't even bother adding the trace minerals I figure we should be getting those though diet from plants as there's a difference between organic and inorganic minerals the plants make them bioavailable for us it's like thinking you can suck on a rusty nail and get your iron they aren't bioavailable
@LukeSly91
@LukeSly91 Жыл бұрын
Isn't it true that distilled water actually pulls minerals from your body? I remember I tried drinking distilled water for a few months, and I noticed I was getting heart palpitations. Seemed like some sort of electrolyte deficiency
@wesleyrobbins
@wesleyrobbins Жыл бұрын
@@LukeSly91 pure water cleans the body of all the garbage that would otherwise cause all kinds of disease. We need organic minerals from plants.
@inadream123
@inadream123 8 ай бұрын
@@LukeSly91It does leach minerals, but only inorganic minerals that the body can’t use or assimilate. It’s impossible for distilled (pure) water to leach organic minerals due to the magnetic charge. It’s an on purpose half truth
@قناةلنشرالخير-ص3ل
@قناةلنشرالخير-ص3ل 7 ай бұрын
Which brand of distiller do you use?
@wesleyrobbins
@wesleyrobbins 7 ай бұрын
I use H2O labs they have lots to choose from
@PatinaGardens
@PatinaGardens 3 жыл бұрын
We’ve had ours for about three years now and run it three times a day. We store the water in half gallon mason jars in the refrigerator. We do get a build up on the coils in the head because the fan pulls dust particles to it. My husband takes the head apart and blows the coils with a compressor. Thanks for the info on the trace mineral drops.
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! My coils and fan are dusty on the outside as well. So far there hasn't been any issues other than appearance if you look closely. I may decide to give it a cleaning now that you mention it. Cheers!
@rogerbrandt6678
@rogerbrandt6678 Жыл бұрын
U can get more than 3 gallons a day.
@nathanmoore7115
@nathanmoore7115 Жыл бұрын
@@plantabundanceHow do you clean the inside of the coil heads so I’m not drinking residual factory rust?
@louisbattaglia
@louisbattaglia 11 ай бұрын
how do i remove th filter from the spout
@JuicySuperNova
@JuicySuperNova 10 ай бұрын
@@nathanmoore7115you can take it apart! There’s only 3 screws- pull the fan off and the coils off and clean :)
@ShawnRoggow
@ShawnRoggow 6 ай бұрын
I found this video after listening to Modern Wisdom, subject plastic phthalates. Really happy about the glass insert for the out pour. Will get one. Very nice video, no BS, no hype, just straightforward information. Thank you.
@yverocks64
@yverocks64 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I have been trying to figure out if I should get a Berkey, now I can distill my water instead. 🥰
@BullSkater
@BullSkater Ай бұрын
I have used this distiller for the last three years. It works great. I can't imagine being without it. Love the waters taste and how smooth it is.
@perrysrawsoul
@perrysrawsoul 18 күн бұрын
Hi I just got a water distiller for the last month , did you notice if your electricity bill increased a lot?
@SassyGalPrepping
@SassyGalPrepping 2 жыл бұрын
We just invested in a distiller! I found your video through searching for water distillation. I am very pleased to hear you have had this machine for many years with little wear and tear. Helps me to know we made a good choice and will get a lot of use out of it. 🤩 Take care snd thanks for sharing this video. 💋
@Adeline9418
@Adeline9418 Жыл бұрын
This is a very good review. I have ordered a water distiller for my humidifiers mostly. And mainly because I'm tired of buying it. Seven years is certainly a testament to the longevity of a distiller. Thanks!!!
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 3 жыл бұрын
Some of the most common trace contaminants and chemicals in tap water include PCBs, pharmaceuticals, lead, aluminum, bromate, rust, fluoride, chlorine, chloramines, and many many more. This water distiller get's rid of them all! : amzn.to/3woRn6T (Makes A Great Gift!)
@queenelcene638
@queenelcene638 3 жыл бұрын
ThankYou ❤ My understanding, one doesn't need to add minerals 🙏👏👏👏🤷‍♀️
@susanneschauf7417
@susanneschauf7417 2 жыл бұрын
That's right
@russrasmussen9514
@russrasmussen9514 Жыл бұрын
Yes you need to add minerals
@garytallent3145
@garytallent3145 6 ай бұрын
Do you need to add minerals back in
@hmmm..2733
@hmmm..2733 6 ай бұрын
@@garytallent3145 I drink only distilled water. I sometimes add minerals, especially to my water bottle that I use as I exercise. I do a mixture of salt, magnesium and potassium. But adding a few grains of a good salt, like Redmond real salt, to your glass would do the trick.
@Fitzy222
@Fitzy222 3 жыл бұрын
I bought this distiller after watching your video about it awhile back. And the clean with the citric acid was a godsend - I'm sometimes use ascorbic acid as well. Love that I can also find the charcoal filters to reorder here in Canada. I appreciate this detailed video and your kind willingness to share such great products with us, Dan. Cheers. #trustandthrive
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! I'm glad it's working out for you.
@zeuszuul3035
@zeuszuul3035 2 жыл бұрын
I just placed an order. Thank you for your video .
@edstar83
@edstar83 2 жыл бұрын
Regular white vinegar works. I use it all the time. Just pour enough to cover the gunk at the bottom and let it shit for an hour or two.
@samnewman5129
@samnewman5129 10 ай бұрын
Well put together video you detailed very well. I will see if I can purchase in the UK.
@rawmean8989
@rawmean8989 3 жыл бұрын
Had the same distiller for a long time! It’s a champ!
@SuperSammieeee
@SuperSammieeee 10 ай бұрын
Does your water come out cool like mine does? My old one came out hot.
@csnpatty
@csnpatty 3 жыл бұрын
My water distiller got a huge buildup of minerals and I didn’t clean it out well enough so it bore a hole in the container over time! I am going to be diligent cleaning my new container now! Great tips.
@HighlanderMikeGolf
@HighlanderMikeGolf 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! I was wondering about the cost per gallon, but you nailed it!! I bought one right after I watched your video. I haven’t been able to find distilled water in any of the stores here in AZ for the past 2 months! I was in New Mexico for work a month ago, and no distilled water there either. Looking forward to watching your other videos on planting, greenhouses, etc. Thanks again and God Bless you and your family.
@DavidB773
@DavidB773 7 ай бұрын
I've started using a timer plug set at 5 hours (from cold water), this leaves about an inch of water at the bottom and prevents the calcium/ dirt from baking on. Also, it prevents any aftertaste that may occur if the distiller is left to run its full cycle. Lastly, it prevents wear on the thermostat.
@WhatDadIsUpTo
@WhatDadIsUpTo Жыл бұрын
I collect and save 2,300 gallons of rain water for use on my ranch. I use a "first-flush" system to sequester particulate matter. I add a pinch of Redmond Real Salt to each batch of distilled rain water, to refortify minerals and there is little to no boiler residue. My electric plan has free electricity at night. I use a cheap knock-off distiller ($70) and replace it when it quits (hasn't yet) so my distilled water is virtually free.
@salleo406
@salleo406 2 жыл бұрын
A really good product excellently presented. All the best to you and your family.
@JMaher393
@JMaher393 Жыл бұрын
Even with the already bountiful pros, even in the DIY automotive people, who need to flush their coolant or use the concentrate, this saves so much money!
@allenmiller2071
@allenmiller2071 2 жыл бұрын
Much easier to not allow scale to form on the bottom. Stop distilling when 3/4 of water distilled, leaving a cup or 2 on the bottom.
@GoatZilla
@GoatZilla 2 жыл бұрын
I like how you measured the total energy consumption.
@minnybiker4505
@minnybiker4505 3 ай бұрын
I'm mostly bummed out about all the plastic jugs I go through buying distilled water from the grocery store. Great info, thank you!
@leegrumbling9623
@leegrumbling9623 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buddy. Very timely for me, also.
@lionsdejudah
@lionsdejudah Жыл бұрын
We have been using our MH for over 1 year and it works GREAT! But kinda small for a family of 6.
@rakshaandreassen5472
@rakshaandreassen5472 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review! I found it very useful! I am looking to buy a distiller and this seems like a good choice.
@homesteadinthehood11212
@homesteadinthehood11212 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Be well and be safe. Peace
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@gloriahahn2606
@gloriahahn2606 Жыл бұрын
thank you so very much dear Sir, i'm very grateful never knew this information...with the way the world is today too...thank you for the trace mineral product too. VERY grateful God bless you.
@nereydajimenez6378
@nereydajimenez6378 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video it was tremendously helpful and I am excited to get mine and put it to use!
@AlastairGames
@AlastairGames Жыл бұрын
thanks, is it safe to use without the charcoal packet? I don't like it, and it adds black spots to my water.
@chuck1804
@chuck1804 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video and super informative. Thanks!
@unacceptableonanon2655
@unacceptableonanon2655 2 жыл бұрын
It uses a standard power connector so it should be easy to get a replacement cord, like at a computer shop. Just get the same or heavier wire gauge.
@alphastarcar
@alphastarcar Жыл бұрын
Awesome review, thank you!
@abigailadonis2568
@abigailadonis2568 Жыл бұрын
I live in FL. Our tap water is bad and often times smells even when we turn the faucet in. In that case, can we use the water straight from our tap? Or would we need to buy water and distill that?
@SuperSammieeee
@SuperSammieeee 10 ай бұрын
This was an AWESOME video. Does your water come out cool like mine does? My last Megahome that stopped working, produced hot water. Thanks for your time. ❤
@GailM11
@GailM11 3 жыл бұрын
I've had this same machine for about 4 or 5 years. I LOVE it! Mind didn't come with a glass piece for the carbon filter. My gasket makes it a bit challenging to take the top off. I didn't realize that you can order replacement parts! So thank you! Also, I always wonder about how much it costs to make a gallon of distilled water; you answered that question! Thanks so much. I highly recommend this machine! Where did you order the replacement gasket? Likely directly from the manufacturer. I'll check.
@SuperSammieeee
@SuperSammieeee 10 ай бұрын
Mine didn’t come with the glass piece either.
@Homestead777
@Homestead777 7 ай бұрын
Can you order the glass piece?
@SuperSammieeee
@SuperSammieeee 7 ай бұрын
I found the glass piece. It’s actually ceramic.
@SuperSammieeee
@SuperSammieeee 7 ай бұрын
I found the ceramic part inside.
@l.c.345
@l.c.345 4 ай бұрын
I have had a R/O unit every place I've lived for years, would this still be necessary? Does it remove fluoride?
@bennettwaisbren
@bennettwaisbren 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you so much.
@pershop4950
@pershop4950 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for calculating the numbers and dollar values. $0.35 for a gallon? That makes it about equivalent for me to buy RO water from a vending machine, although having a distiller at home is more convenient and gives the feeling that the water I get is no additional cost since I wouldn't normally think of the electricity involved to run it. Or I guess another way to look at this, distilled water and RO water are still different, so this is a good option for distilled water. But if someone needs purified water and doesn't care which way to get it, then RO water vending machines could still be viable.
@benoitpeloquin1910
@benoitpeloquin1910 Жыл бұрын
Love the video man. Happy new healty year whit a new unit 💪🏼
@thedomestead3546
@thedomestead3546 3 жыл бұрын
Good video. I have this unit but a different brand name.
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Have a great weekend!
@jerseyinthephilippines1283
@jerseyinthephilippines1283 Жыл бұрын
Thanks my Dude. Im gonna get this one.
@maureenbennett809
@maureenbennett809 2 жыл бұрын
Great content!! 😁Please can you let me know do you store the distilled water in the fridge straightaway? Thanks. Much appreciated!
@bobomonkey702
@bobomonkey702 Ай бұрын
Great review. Thank you
@Adeline9418
@Adeline9418 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I'll get tired of buying distilled water for my humidifiers. May have to get one of those water distillers. It takes time but I'll do it.
@st8kout961
@st8kout961 2 жыл бұрын
Btw, don't put too much faith in the auto shutoff. When I first bought mine people were reporting that some units were still heating long after all the water was gone, burning the bottom. Just about every phone has a timer app; set it for about 4-1/2 hours. My only 'complaint' about this unit is the lid on the glass container. I would like to see a lid that seals the container after filling so you can just stick it in the fridge without absorbing any odors (it will). I have to pour it into another container that seals for storage. I suppose their marketing dept. thinks everyone will do this anyway, so people can start making another batch of water right away, (but you can't because you need to let the unit cool down.)
@edstar83
@edstar83 2 жыл бұрын
Mine take 6 hours to finish.
@rejoyce318
@rejoyce318 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. I wonder if that's what the stuff on the bottom of the distiller after using it is. I already use filtered tap water. "burned" water
@tumba-el-nuevo-dia
@tumba-el-nuevo-dia 2 жыл бұрын
1 put water already filtered in. 2 used to buy distlled water plastic bottles. Easier, but prefer less plastic contaminants. Bought the one w the glass jug. Understand cost is close, electricity plus amortised cost of the distiller.
@peterpiper487
@peterpiper487 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, my unit provides I with great water too!
@78twood
@78twood 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what size portable battery charger I would need to run this distiller for off grid use ??
@SavorTheWin
@SavorTheWin 9 ай бұрын
Great review! Life saver
@dn744
@dn744 3 жыл бұрын
An average 500ml bottle of water is £1 / £1.50 in the UK. So that is a huge saving 🤔
@chesshooligan1282
@chesshooligan1282 Жыл бұрын
You can buy a 2-litre bottle for 35p from a large supermarket. Is the water distilled? Probably not, but neither is the water in your 500-ml bottle.
@Jmaccxx
@Jmaccxx Жыл бұрын
@@chesshooligan1282 2 litre Spring water in PTE for 35p used to be 17p a few month back from Aldi. Joke the price of it now 35p, doubled almost overnight. Maybe not as cheap to distill right now but no plastic leeching into it and it's much purer to distill then add minerals.
@jamesgallaway3518
@jamesgallaway3518 2 жыл бұрын
Can you store your distilled water in an empty gallon jug that was purchased with distilled water already in it?
@jakescakes
@jakescakes 29 күн бұрын
lololol
@jiml8594
@jiml8594 Жыл бұрын
Would this help with hard water?
@qaziqalander
@qaziqalander 3 жыл бұрын
Dear, I love the idea and the gadget you have presented & it's going to be a very good source of good quality pure/germs, bacteria and parasites free water. However when the costs are to be accurately considered are cleaning chemicals, trace metals drops and charcoal bags, replacement parts etc costs all need to be added on average monthly or annually basis! Would highly appreciate if you can help everyone with this approximate cost as per your grand experience in this area! Thanks again.
@DefensorFortis
@DefensorFortis 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Berkey already so would it be helpful to run it to the Berkey carbon filters first and then it would reduce the impact on the distiller?
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 3 жыл бұрын
No. I would just save the filter as a back-up source.
@Sasha8pancakes
@Sasha8pancakes Жыл бұрын
It would probably make the distiller easier to clean or you would have to clean it less often because you are reducing the buildup
@snyperbob
@snyperbob 8 ай бұрын
Can you comment on the power usage of this model? Looks like it's rate just over 500 watts, and takes almost 6 hours to produce one gallon? Does that mean it consumes 3,000 Watts to produce one gallon of water?
@socairnone5550
@socairnone5550 Жыл бұрын
is using this an effective method of desalinating water? and would putting seawater into the machine damage it?
@typerightseesight
@typerightseesight Жыл бұрын
what temp does it operate at.. its got one button. im assuming its just as hot as water boiling so it wouldnt work with alcohol. ect.
@MarcyM1
@MarcyM1 9 ай бұрын
Hi, I was wondering if you can recommend any other brands? I really want to purchase the Megahome but I live in the UK and it's constantly sold out, I haven't seen an alternative that I'm happy with 😞 Thanks!
@Markdmarque
@Markdmarque 6 ай бұрын
Vevor sell this
@trigger5712
@trigger5712 2 жыл бұрын
I have the bigger one and never looked back and apart from the money man the bottles of water not going in the landfill is a good thing to and I never let it run dry as well you don’t get all the gunk in the bottom that way. I just found out mine is the salt water one
@TieDyedUndies-gw8km
@TieDyedUndies-gw8km 5 ай бұрын
I read stainless was contraindicated for distilled water? How about you??
@AndrewLida
@AndrewLida Жыл бұрын
Fan is noisy, so my friend recommends running it on a timer at midnight. Or does anyone run it outside on a covered patio?
@benireges
@benireges Жыл бұрын
How does it compare to filtration? Ive heard good stuff about the brand crystal quest who provide 4 stage filtration. Is this close to distillation?
@bobwreck3775
@bobwreck3775 Жыл бұрын
Filters are expensive and get dirty and work less and less. Filters never can make water as pure as distilled.
@LindaPepin
@LindaPepin 7 күн бұрын
I accidentally turned on my distiller with no water in it. Now it won't work. Have I ruined the motor or can I fix it? Thanks.
@dystoniaify
@dystoniaify 2 жыл бұрын
What do you think about this vs the Berkey for purified water?
@bobwreck3775
@bobwreck3775 Жыл бұрын
Garbage. I had one. Distiller all the way. Now if electric was off then the Berkely is cool
@swayback7375
@swayback7375 2 жыл бұрын
They need a model that mates with a dehumidifier for long run times, and potentially an awesome heater
@Barry4B
@Barry4B Жыл бұрын
Is there any benefit to distilling the same water twice ?
@gagutjoy
@gagutjoy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@jmeyer833
@jmeyer833 7 ай бұрын
I am in madison wisconsin. The tap water killed our machine. Vinager idea makes sense. Thankyou😅
@davesmith-ew1iz
@davesmith-ew1iz Жыл бұрын
Will using a coffee maker work just using just water no coffee ?
@jidduv
@jidduv Жыл бұрын
Likely not. A coffee maker doesn't steam water, it boils it and forces that water onto the coffee grounds along with everything dissolved in the water. You get the same result by boiling a kettle as using a coffee maker
@mrkeopele
@mrkeopele 2 ай бұрын
if you put wine in it will it put out purified
@gretchenburton7184
@gretchenburton7184 4 ай бұрын
Do you use citric acid to clean it?
@shanec.7105
@shanec.7105 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know there was such a thing. I wonder how much power it consumes if used with solar power. and the added benefit of heating the inside.
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 3 жыл бұрын
It runs at between 500 and 580 watts. Solar power or a generator will keep you brewing during a power outage. Cheers!
@rainertrier4987
@rainertrier4987 3 жыл бұрын
Shane C., exactly the same amount of power. The heating element does not know if the electricity is solar or e.g. nuclear generated.
@natalietom2299
@natalietom2299 3 жыл бұрын
It is recommended to add the minerals back to the water, otherwise it leaches them from your body. Same with reverse Osmosis water.
@sharonhobbs4144
@sharonhobbs4144 2 жыл бұрын
@@natalietom2299 not it doesn't, your body just needs trace elements. Those of us who live off pure rainwater look to get them from food anyway.
@offensivearch
@offensivearch 2 жыл бұрын
@@natalietom2299 I think this is nonsense. I haven't been able to find any empirical evidence or research papers to back up this claim.
@jamesdiggs6742
@jamesdiggs6742 6 ай бұрын
For rving how many watts does it draw?
@dinosanchez8528
@dinosanchez8528 Жыл бұрын
If I live by a lake can I use lake water? Or beach water?
@Art_of_Ramon
@Art_of_Ramon 2 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@patrickmosley5743
@patrickmosley5743 2 жыл бұрын
so is there an on switch or a start button? so just plug it in and your done?
@rogwheel
@rogwheel 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks!
@science-explained
@science-explained 10 ай бұрын
Are carbon pods optional? I am tired of these companies trying to milk you for years. Distillation is good enough.
@Detroittruckdoctor55
@Detroittruckdoctor55 Жыл бұрын
Will this get rid of the Sulphur smell in my dads house? My little brother who going to school to be doctor got leukemia and is fighting cancer. I want to give him options on saving his life as his liver is holding on to waste chemo because hes not drinking enough water. I wish i could afford a profession water purification systems but our repair shop is barely getting buy with inflation and employee retention
@bobwreck3775
@bobwreck3775 Жыл бұрын
Yes get him a distiller. Would be best thing ever.
@anaaviles4032
@anaaviles4032 Жыл бұрын
When using a new filter how many batches of water should i throw out.
@twinfin8571
@twinfin8571 Жыл бұрын
I have a question about the minerals. Do you put them in the bottle that contains the water? How many drops? Thanks
@reylove33
@reylove33 Жыл бұрын
In the glass of water you’re about to drink. It states on the bottle how much. Or get directly from high quality whole foods that have the nutrients.
@catejordan7244
@catejordan7244 2 жыл бұрын
Do you do this because you don’t get good water from your tap. My city has a really good filtration plant and the water we get is good so wondering why someone would want this
@SleepyKittens
@SleepyKittens 2 жыл бұрын
I just start raising native wetland plants that require distilled water only, and currently its not a bother to pick up a jug at the grocers, but good to know, esp in it may also add humidity into the air, and some heat, so could be useful for my plant room (sun room - which is not well heated). I had a college lab attendant job once that required all lab stuff to be final rinsed from the distilled tap. I didn't know why, and when I finally asked, the scientist asked didn't know the answer.
@danellenix2942
@danellenix2942 2 жыл бұрын
I need to use distilled water for nasal irrigation and my husband uses it for his CPAP machine. We have had issues with availability in our local grocery stores.
@robbiel8677
@robbiel8677 2 жыл бұрын
Have you fully tested the water or just going by general look and taste?
@DebbieD1231
@DebbieD1231 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@presouz5
@presouz5 Жыл бұрын
You really cannot take away the fact that you’re not drinking that sludge that stays at the bottom. Healthy healthy, healthy water is distilled.
@chrislaszlo2895
@chrislaszlo2895 7 ай бұрын
How many watts does it use?
@missmory8888
@missmory8888 Жыл бұрын
dose it help if I distilled the water that in the plastic bottle in the distiller??? Or should i used tap water?
@bobwreck3775
@bobwreck3775 Жыл бұрын
Use a charcoal filter to pre- filter though. Distillers have one downfall its that VOC's can boil and turn into a gas and get into your clean water bowl. So filter first
@peterpiper487
@peterpiper487 2 жыл бұрын
So do you STILL save money even when continually buying the carbon packets?
@pershop4950
@pershop4950 2 жыл бұрын
The cost of electricity only is about $0.30, so you still have about $.70-$.80 extra to pad in extra costs like carbon packets, vinegar/acid, etc So it's true the video didn't average in every expense per gallon or per year of the 7 years this device was used, but I think it's clear to see there is a lot of value when looking at the costs of things to doing it yourself versus the savings of doing it yourself.
@Elwood470
@Elwood470 Жыл бұрын
Five pounds of activated charcoal= $30 bucks from Amazon+1 tbs. wrapped in coffee filter paper and all set for the life of your distiller also add 1 tsp citric acid powder/flakes to water, put distiller on timer (4 hrs.) mine shuts off with about an inch of water left, wipe with clean rag or paper towel....done.
@pigstonwidget
@pigstonwidget 2 жыл бұрын
Will this make rainwater safe to drink?
@plantabundance
@plantabundance 2 жыл бұрын
I have a video talking about this. Just do a quick search.
@rainertrier4987
@rainertrier4987 3 жыл бұрын
I’m grateful for our (still) excellent water quality in GER, but we have extremely high energy costs. Destilling one gallon with this device would cost me approx. 1.25 $. On the other hand, I need just 1.3 gallons of demineralized water per year for ironing, which costs me about $ 4.50.
@sharonhobbs4144
@sharonhobbs4144 2 жыл бұрын
Good point. It's expensive in Australia though, and those of us who want it for radiators as well as for CPAP or pressurized air machines for sleeping or for humidifiers, appreciate the cost saving if electricity is cheap through solar.
@rejoyce318
@rejoyce318 Жыл бұрын
I hope you're still checking comments. I tasted some of my distilled water on a whim the other night, and it tasted AWFUL. Very metallic. I use filtered water, and dry my unit completely so I don't get rust. I also use a charcoal filter packet. I'm filling to just under the fill line, set it for 4 hours (though I think I have auto shut-off). I get less than a gallon of distilled water. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but if it's that nasty to drink, it can't be good for the CPAP. Thanks for any suggestions.
@Nick-rr6kt
@Nick-rr6kt Жыл бұрын
Update?
@rejoyce318
@rejoyce318 Жыл бұрын
@@Nick-rr6kt Not yet, sorry.
@bobwreck3775
@bobwreck3775 Жыл бұрын
DOnt use the charcoal packets. You just end up eating it. Filter before it goes into distiller. Run it a couple times then drink. Might be manufacturing dust in the chamber or the charcoal is nasty
@rejoyce318
@rejoyce318 Жыл бұрын
@@bobwreck3775 Funny you left your suggestion now. Thanks! It's finally cool enough that I ran the distiller this weekend. I thought of not using the filter packet, since I already do use filtered water in the distiller. I decided to soak the filter pack in water for a time - just like I do with a new Brita filter. Seems to have worked. Still using it just for my C-PAP, but I tried a spoonful of the distilled water, and it was fine. That said, I'm not going to buy those packets again. I also bought food-grade citric acid to clean out whatever gunk is left after distilling. Thanks again!
@GroProOrg
@GroProOrg 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks
@benireges
@benireges Жыл бұрын
8:46 our bodies cant utilize the minerals in non-distilled water due to their chemical composition. Even if this wasnt the case, youd have to drink something like 60 gallons per day to reach the recommended daily intake of those minerals. Just eat a variety of healthy foods and i can assure u that you'll receive all the minerals u need. The one mineral thats rare is iodine but thankfully humans have added it to table salt for this reason!
@One-Day-After-Another
@One-Day-After-Another Жыл бұрын
I have a really dumb question: At home I have a countertop reverse osmosis... when I test the filtered water... the TDS reads 2 ppm... I used a water distiller I have that I bought a long time ago... just used tap water...and the final result for the distilled water was 24 ppm. I was shocked. so the next batch I filled the distiller with RO water that read 2ppm (but I didn't use the carbon packet) at the end it read 0ppm... and the unit had absolutely NO residue whatsoever...which leads me to my actual question. If I distill using RO water which has already been through carbon... do I need to use the carbon packet? I don't see why I would? Using the carbon packet is such a pain because I only distill a couple of gallons a week.. and I don't like to reuse a soaking wet carbon packet
@momuzy6348
@momuzy6348 11 ай бұрын
I'm going to do Zero-water then distilled ... I think you are right the packs are not much use
@pianorama
@pianorama 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very timely and appreciated as the water coming out of the tap is disgusting.
@yew6981
@yew6981 2 жыл бұрын
Is it even better at purifying and removing toxins than reverse omosis?
@JoseReyes-xs3js
@JoseReyes-xs3js 10 ай бұрын
Does it remove chlorine?
@flowers3036
@flowers3036 5 ай бұрын
What about reverse osmosis like bottled water services
@MrJOHN082850
@MrJOHN082850 2 жыл бұрын
hi...using hot water add more impurity to the water so only use cold water...better water in gets better water out!....I only distill filtered water for a more quality water!
@beckyrodriguez5083
@beckyrodriguez5083 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone have experience distilling well water? I currently use an RO system, but have iron bacteria, which leaves sludge. Wondering if I can distill the RO water? I current buy distilled water and add a pinch of Redmonds Himalayan salt and a pinch of aluminum free baking soda for electrolytes and feel great!
@davesmith-ew1iz
@davesmith-ew1iz Жыл бұрын
Hi there are diffrent kinds of baking soda ?
@bobwreck3775
@bobwreck3775 Жыл бұрын
You can distill the RO water yea. WOuld work good.
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