How to make Distilled Water at home

[@geoffmilner]

Quite a few people who are asking basic questions don't understand what is happening in the video. The water in the pan, which can be tap water, mineral water or even sea water is turned into steam by when it is heated up. When the boiled water turns from liquid to its gaseous state, steam, only pure water is evaporated and the impurities are left behind. The steam rises and comes into contact with the upturned lid, which is colder as it is further away from the heat source. This cools the steam which condenses the steam and it transitions to being water again and the droplets, held on by surface tension, run down the pan lid under their own weight and collect at the hanfle. When enough water droplets collect, the tension is broken and they drip into the floating bowl. This process would contiue until the pan water has been used up.

[@adityagupta-op4nb]

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[@jferrer3898]

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[@nicolemadison729]

Thank you for this.

[@clydewarrengovender4111]

Thank you for getting straight to the point... people who normally search for these videos are experiencing an emergency and the other videos out there ramble along for over 5 mins before getting to the point! Thank you!

[@deirdsmelons]

so true! same with recipes.....ramble ramble . This video is super

[@chatboss000]

To be fair, in an emergency situation the best thing to do is to study/be prepared for it in advance or keep a resource that doesn't need electricity and internet access like a reputable survival guide.

[@rarepearl4160]

hahaha true, extremely long unnecessary videos

[@flash001USA]

Just in the first 5 seconds of seeing this method I got to say this is a great idea! It's incredibly simple and straight to the point! Great video! Thank you for sharing this.

[@deepghetto8968]

The part you didn't figure out that desertsun02 did was to not have it be a roiling boil. A good bit of the "dirty" water will splash up into the clean water bowl ruining your distilled water goal. Bring the water to a boil and then turn it to medium heat for a very light boil.

[@Queen_beulahOfficial]

Thank you!

[@holystromboli]

You should also bring that water to a rolling boil for a few minutes prior to adding the bowl/lid. This will remove the contaminants with a lower BP water.

[@Retrofire-47]

@@holystromboli clever

[@Primalkingfreedom]

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[@johnhewett4851]

This has got to be one of the slickest most clever ways to distill water that I have ever seen! Thank you so very much!

[@xoxnanxoxful]

I needed this video. Thank you.Because we got a venus fly trap and I have to learn how to care for the little guy🌱

[@uglywrld7068]

Fr , I ended up going to Walmart and buying distilled water but when I was bout to open it , my uncle said I got it wit minerals , and yup now I gotta boil and collect the water

[@stevengreen9234]

@@uglywrld7068ah a fellow carnivorous plant grower! this gonna sound random but if you live in the big city, dont give it rainwater. itll kill the plant! give it this water

[@multiversehq]

Yoooooo same! I just got a fly trap & I’m too lazy to go to the store hahahaha

[@savana219]

Meeeee too! ☺️ wish me luck, y’all. It almost seems like plants come to my house to die. I can’t keep em alive to save my soul. 😩

[@michaelsorensen7567]

@@savana219 has it died yet? XP I can do ok with some plants, so if you're needing the "unkillables" list I can help with that, but I suck at succulents and I've never really tried a fly trap before. Hope it works!

[@mischka54]

Thank you from the UK!!! My orchid needs distilled water so I now know how to make it!

[@marifesaliw-a]

This video literally saved me from my discussion of the easiest way to do distillation because of lack of apparatus to use. Thank you so much.God bless.

[@yellowbird5411]

This method works when drinking water is not available. Salt water, pond water, mud puddle water, etc. will all give you drinkable water this way. Just make sure the boiling water doesn't splash into the clean water. If you use a floating pan, as the water fills the pan, the pan will sink, too, so get a container that is high enough to avoid splashes. Additionally, the water doesn't have to boil, it just needs to steam.

[@tp-channel9483]

Then would using a steamer and placing a small bowl, similar to the one used on top, plus lid be more efficient in collecting clean water?

[@yellowbird5411]

@@tp-channel9483 Any barrier to the dirty water would work. A metal platform with holes underneath the bowl that kept the bowl higher than the water would be a more efficient guard against splashes. But so will keeping the heat down where the water isn't boiling, just steaming. If I had to use this method, I would be using the biggest pot I could find, because the process is slow, so the more surface area you have, the faster the condensation will happen. I might also do it outside over a wood fire, because the electric used could be very expensive. There are many versions of this process using different equipment. The cleaner the water, the better. I think water collection using a plastic tarp (or more than one) that funnels rainwater into a container is almost a must to have on hand in a water emergency.

[@SydneyBristow0788]

I thought you couldn't drink distilled water?

[@officerbigmac1467]

Thank you, just had a winter storm and I'm stuck at home. This will come in handy. Thanks from Texas!

[@humaarshad5230]

I am following this right now for my practical of rusting. I will put distilled water and nail in a container and then i will wait and observe for three days . Jazakillah Khair for this

[@johnfinney4077]

Rreally Needed this for my CPAP.. Was getting concerned because I can’t find any in stores. Problem solved Thanks!

[@CutieRingoJoy]

For me my lid is the problem as it's curve and making steam escape, I pour 2L into my pot only for a cup of distilled water :( and machine are expensive

[@techshabby0001]

My issue is the store distilled water is sold in plastic containers. What a waste. You use up the clean water and are left with a brand new, sparkling clean, empty, plastic container.

[@stephaniem5091]

I honestly didn't realise how easy it is to distill water. I have carnivarous plants which need either rain or distilled water. If I use regular tap water it will kill them as it's high in minerals! Great video, thanks Vanessa!

[@VanessaVendetti]

And you only need a little for your plants - so this is a super practical way for you to go about it!

[@leslierozon2318]

Thanks for sharing this tip. I like to use distilled water in my iron but hadnt thought of using it in my diffuser. Take care!

[@pookiroo]

I did NOT know it could be that simple!!!! I will save a lot of money. A thousand kisses. 💙 💙 💙 God bless.

[@brownietamelle]

Thanks so much I needed to make distlled water because flat screen needed cleaning badly. I had seen another youtube video of how to clean the screen and they said to use distilled water and it worked ... thanks for taking the time to makke my life less stressful.

[@DosBear]

Thanks. Only thing I would recommend is that you slow the boil down a bit so the water from the boil doesn't actually splash up into your bowl. Cheers.

[@gabrielking9569]

Very cool 😎 I've been looking into buying a distiller online. Not anymore, thanks to you! Saved me money and I learned something new 😌 💯 😏 ✨️ Many Thanks Gabriel

[@agiftofflame]

this knowledge is more helpful than most nowadays realize, thanks for the tip, great video. my water pumps, snakes and plants thank you!!!

[@VanessaVendetti]

Awww so glad it helps ☺️

[@inmanmark]

Excellent video - you should make sure you are patient and do this at a low boil. If you have a rapid boil, then drops of water will splash from the pan to the bowl. Remember, it is not the boiling that makes the water "distilled" it is turning it to steam (that does not contain the minerals and impurities) and then back to water that results in the distilling process. Water drops jumping into the pan will bring minerals with them, regardless of their temperature.

[@deeduck48]

I tried this for the first time Thursday and it worked great, we have very hard water and this water is much better

[@ericclaeyborn3600]

Distilled water is purified water, so it's perfectly fine for drinking. If you're worried about not getting minerals, there should be plenty of minerals in the foods you eat, and if you're still worried, take a multivitamin.

[@ladyoflove1551]

Actually that's not true! Distilled water has no minerals or contaminants. Purified water is one less step which takes out the contaminants but not the minerals. Distilled is needed if you are needing water for something that cant have minerals in it. Purified is good but not good if you need that last step. Hope this helps. 🙂

[@Glo_up576]

Sure take an electrolyte powder

[@jordanivanovski6131]

An you put seasalt In it

[@earlsmith3379]

I need dis vidyo becus i am trying chemistry

[@bronzebantu]

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[@adlandra]

Awsome! Thank you for sharing. I wish I’d known about this when I had my little Venus fly trap. I would have made it fresh every time I watered. Perhaps I shale try again

[@xgene7796]

i looked this up because i just got a venus flytrap

[@valerieking1406]

Thanks for your video! I was horrified to recently learn how little of our plastic bottles are actually being recycled in the US and I need a CPAP machine which requires it; and feel guilty buying all those huge plastic bottles of distilled water and attempting to recycle them, only to find out 95% end up in land fills or worse. I will do this for the majority of time from now on!

[@mojorider8455]

Totally agree, I use a CPAP too; but maybe hang on to one or more of your plastic bottles and use it to store your distilled water? In summer time, I use the plastic gallon jugs to fill up water from my dehumidifier in the basement. I then use the water for my garden!

[@mojorider8455]

well, no good deed goes unpunished. Between BPA, PFAS, and micro plastics, I guess there is no point in trying to recycle or re-use anything. 😥@PopswagthedogpmcPmcpopswag

[@AshleyRose-nj6zc]

Thank you for this! I have carnivorous plants at home, so this has helped me make distilled water myself instead of just buying some :)

[@elizabethlewis307]

Yes I got snowed in and needed distilled water! Life saver...I am on a CPAP machine.

[@OzzyFrank]

Shiny! Thanks for the comparison between using ice and not - pretty much every guide says ice is a must, but I doubted it would be absolutely vital, and I'd prefer not to have to clear a spot in the freezer to make ice ahead of time. Since I only need 1/4 to 1/2 a cup at a time for making salami, this will do the trick nicely. Many thanks!

[@janicesedwick2958]

Thank you for sharing. 🇺🇸 here. I'm using my distilled water in a gallon humidifer I just purchased.

[@chrismedcalf8613]

Thank you.clever.been worried about pollution in our drinking water,you have just gave me the answer.Thanks again✌💚🇬🇧

[@jollyroge5835]

🇬🇧Thank you for this, I have a megahome now and recommend it, however it's taken 4 years before I could afford one. I am sharing this for those in need BLESSINGS TO YOU AND ALL YOU HOLD DEAR 🙏🧘‍♀️💎💚

[@IliyaMoroumetz]

It's March 2022 and all the stores in my town that would normally sell it are out. I have no idea, so, this was a big help. Thank you.

[@VanessaVendetti]

It’s been an interesting couple of years - I am so glad this helped you in some way. A little patience and time and you’ll then have some distilled water for your needs.

[@OfficialSnowhite]

Thanks! 😂 I was stubborn and told my pharmacist that I'd mix my own Benzaclin Acne Cream which I need distilled water for. This helped!

[@good1dawg]

Haha love this 😅 hope it worked!

[@marcuschristian618]

Thank you you're an intelligent woman I knew there had to be an easy way to get distilled water even if it does take a while. Your video is the only video that got right to the point everybody else wants to talk about all kinds of things thank you I appreciate that . You also have a very nice voice you should do some kind of sleep assisting work if you're a Christian I'd love to have a CD of you holding scripture God bless you. Anyways I became a fan and I will be watching more of your videos appreciate you

[@HabsGeorge]

Thanks man for your video. Need to try this as I am on well water also but mine is full of iron. Cannot drink it. Need good drinking water. Only I imagine it costs more in heat to get a gallon of distilled water than to buy at local no-frills. Only .99 cents a gallon there. But in winter time be good, as noticed cooking can help to heat a home.

[@mags1958uk]

Thank you for sharing this video. I’ve just bought some houseplants and one says to water with distilled water. I will be trying this method of collecting it.

[@dfox344]

Your voice is like an angel 😇. So calming and trusting. Thank you for sharing. Daniel.

[@laurakelly1718]

thank you, I just got a Cpap today and needed to know this.

[@chibisiren]

I used this for growing my orchids in full water culture and it works! It's more tedious than just buying water but in today's economy...

[@nannybannany]

Distilled water is great for plants too, especially carnivorous plants!

[@YoungBlaze]

Its yummy

[@lauracarlin1595]

That’s why I’m up here looking on how to make it for my plants

[@danimart3374]

Super simple method. Just be sure to have a lot of time, and heat, handy!

[@BackYardGardeningTip]

I have one started right now and only watched the first 37 seconds. Thanks I have been buying bottles of distilled water.

[@Darrenbannerstubley]

A brilliant video thankyou 😊 you also have the most relaxed soothing voice 😊

[@ilemsanmartin996]

Hi Girl, Good to See you!!! Hope all is well with you and your family. What a great tip on making our on Distilled water. Thank You for sharing this tutorial! 😍😍😍

[@sjromo1965]

Thanks, right now it’s hard to find and since I need it for my cpap this is a big help

[@VanessaVendetti]

You are so welcome - I know many store shelves are empty of them or it sells out quick. a little time and patience and you can make your own - better a little than nothing, right?

[@gretchenarrant8334]

How cool to watch that! Thanks. Trust y'all are doing well and staying safe. 💕💕

[@VanessaVendetti]

We are doing well! How are you these days? So happy to hear from you 🤗

[@gretchenarrant8334]

@@VanessaVendetti I'm well, trying to stay in, except I still go to the soup kitchen on Tuesdays and honestly feel safe there! May sound funny or illogical but this is my thinking. Since God has commissioned us to address and feed the needy as we are doing I can't imagine Him allowing that to make us sick. We still must maintain our space and wash, wash our hands and use good common sense. We really have no contact, all is done from the parking lot for now. I do my grocery shopping that day and get milk for my grandson and son then go home and really do not go out much. Remember when I got so sick the end of February and self quarantined for 3 weeks after I saw the Dr , wonder if I might have had. It started with sore throat, chills,and fever!! I'll never know, but might have been. I was really sick for a bit. You take gentle care. I love you guys. 💕💕 Will be so glad to get out again to another norm. Like after 9/11, all changed!! God bless!!

[@janedoe9421]

Hello dear Gretchen🤗so glad you are doing well! Good to hear from you and that you are getting joy out of helping others❤it's so sweet of you. Hey, I wondered the same thing back then when you were not well. Who knows. Take care and God bless!!😙

[@Gibbydogs]

Thank you for sharing this video, I have a CPAP machine and distilled water is sometimes hard to find.

[@Livesparrow24]

This video was so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make it. 😊🎉

[@parisjaye4159]

Diffusing in 100% distilled water ISNT best practice. Diffusing in mineral water is the preferred method as the (very) volatile partials attach to the minerals during diffusion. The minerals then carry the oils further into the room therefore extending their life and overall preserving as much integrity of the oils as possible. But, there's nothing worse than seeing your diffuser be destroyed from hard water. So I either use some kind of bottled water or I use distilled water with a couple tablespoons of tap water for the minerals Thanks for the video! Appreciate your simplicity and getting straight to the point!!!!

[@Stanbily]

You’re wrong

[@ladyoflove1551]

Not correct. Tap water has not only contaminates but minerals as well. This causes build up in the machine and lines. Also without distilled you are contaminating your air lines and mask with bacteria from the tap water. There is a reason why Drs and nurses tell you to use distilled only. There are other reasons that have to do with what you are breathing in as well. Please educate yourself for your health and well being of your equipment. Much love ❤

[@MichelMawon4982]

Thank you. I might have to buy it because this produces so little water for the work and the time.

[@opathe2nd973]

I wonder how much energy is used for one cup of water, but I will do it because my bamboo tree in the kitchen must have distilled water and I can't buy any. This process reminds me of pharmacy college years ago. My grocery store manager told me you had the solution. Thanks.

[@aminebazerji1032]

Thank you so much food safety is an issue in our country and watering the garden with distilled water is also being considered

[@pastasauce5900]

Thank you so much! My utricularias desperately needed water, as we barely have any rain right now.

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

Your what?

[@sedumzz3289]

@@Kamal_AL-Hinai utricularia, a genus of aquatic, terrestrial, and ephiphytic carnivorous plants that have "vacuums" that suck tiny bugs in. They need to be constantly moist.

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

@@sedumzz3289 Aaah... Thank you! Yes. Thank you.

[@DjChelan]

Thank you! So hard to be able to by distilled water these days! 😇

[@VanessaVendetti]

I am so glad this helped. It has been so hard to find Distilled water on our shelves as well 😔

[@s.sflower]

Cool!! Thanks for sharing, God bless you and your family 🤗

[@VanessaVendetti]

Stay safe! Are you currently doing eLearning?

[@s.sflower]

@@VanessaVendetti no, what is that? Never heard of it 😯

[@VanessaVendetti]

School from home. Are you a student in High school or University?

[@s.sflower]

@@VanessaVendetti yes I am actually!

[@VanessaVendetti]

Are you able to go to class or are they doing electronic learning?

[@________bhoomi768]

Thank you so much I was soo confused but I am no longer confused now 💜

[@MsPsalm139]

I've heard the song sung by Victor Pizarro, The Sun is shining down, and it's beautiful! Who sang this version? Thanks for the video😁

[@VanessaVendetti]

It’s such a beautiful song - I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this version.I’ve never heard the one you mentioned. I’ll go listen. Thank you This is the link to the song in my video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6C8hKOqiLGbnLs

[@marshellbastidas6040]

John T. Graham feat. Michael Stenmark "Today Is a Good Day to Live" is the song at the end..... in case anyone was drooling over it like i was.

[@UtahNick71]

Glad I know how to do this now. However it's probably cheaper and I know it's a lot quicker to buy at grocery store since I have to boil my water with gas and natural gas prices are so high now.

[@ChattyKat]

Put a metal rack to hold the bowl up and still to reduce movement/splash risk.

[@SummerJ200]

Thank you love ❤️ this is so useful 🙏🏽

[@josephinelai4638]

I like your video using glass lid to make distilled water..... looks more purified。

[@garymiller7218]

Thanks for video I need distilled water to mix with coolant for my car.

[@DonCarlos590]

Nice design. How long does it take? I'd probably have to make it with a fire. It looks like you have 6oz of distilled water in about three minutes.

[@pheirphon4680]

If you have a seat for the in bowl that will keep above boiling water ( spacer ) the steam would be directly fall into the collection bowl instead of it bouncing around and missing most of the distiiled

[@jonasverbelen8654]

Perfect for my cigar humidor! Thanks

[@VanessaVendetti]

So glad to hear this helps 😊

[@jaydee1386]

Unintentional ASMR

[@britney901]

What's that?

[@sophiepunzalan]

HAHAHAH

[@maharbensyafritaher4863]

Unintentional ASMR is TIGHT

[@crehenge2386]

@@maharbensyafritaher4863 whoopsie!

[@HyperHyena88]

I wonder if the cost of the gas/electric is worth it over buying from the store. If the store is out I guess this is really good then. Cool video.

[@vipyou1453]

Do you add the distilled water to tap water to drink or you have to make enough distilled water to drink

[@dinosanchez8528]

Whoa, THAT is a great idea!!!!

[@lesliengo8347]

Going to try this for my open moss terrarium

[@r-ratedstudios3847]

i needed distilled water to extract dmt from mimosa hostilis root bark, thank you vanessa !

[@phoenixfromtheashes2364]

really nice idea but im curious how much time do i need to spend to gain 3.5 litres that i need to drink its like whole day so im curious what the quickest way wouldbe and more of it

[@5thBeatle]

You mentioned this being cost-effective. Is it more cost-effective keeping an electric or gas burner on for a long time to make a small amount of distilled water versus buying a gallon jug of distilled water from the store?

[@Iron-Bridge]

Depends on how much you need at a particular time, doesn't it? Her method works in a survival situation ( substitute gas for fire wood) or if you need distilled water for a very brief specific time. You might as well buy an electric water distiller if you need distilled water regularly.

[@dellahicks7231]

Have you heard about a time line for reopening in your province Vanessa? Our Premier announced this morning we are starting to reopen on May 4th. Retail opens May 19th, curious to see if DT got in any of the summer items I was seeing hauled prior to this!

[@mikea9207]

Possibly May 19 in Ontario

[@arejaz21111]

Methot will work but it's not cost efficient is it?

[@gsdbellaoneone9325]

I wonder how long it would take to collect a bowful of distilled water?

[@lauralester1965]

I missed you !!! Thank you for posting !

[@12.56AM]

when do I put the smaller bowl in the water and for how long does the water have to boil? & how long does it take for you to collect enough water in the small bowl?

[@miaash3870]

at the very beginning as long as there is water in the pot start with a small pot/bowl

[@Piperloumeditation]

What I need like large amounts of distilled water for humidifier this doesn’t make enough?

[@johnsanchez8029]

Right on. I’m wondering if using more ice would speed up the process. Being as how that is parallel with how a lab grade distillation apparatus works. As you said tho, discarding a pool of melted ice is just another step to have to worry about. But hey, this seems to work. I’m not knockin your methods. Good work.

[@kripaa2456]

Is this the distilled water use in floor cleaning (stem mop)

[@janestanton4534]

Thanks for sharing. What a great idea.

[@VanessaVendetti]

Thank you for watching. I hope it helps someone :)

[@davince7487]

Thankyou for your video. You would like to know why i am trying this ? :)

[@jessicacaleno1998]

Thanks for this I'm learning how to make soap

[@brucegordon3566]

Thanks I jus bought 2 gallons from local store for .99 cents but this will work when camping

[@occultexaminer]

I use a 3 filter breta then a 4 filter Berkey and I wonder if that’s good enough or if I should still distill after filtration?

[@nickm4974]

if u want to get rid of the f thing then yes.

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

I appreciate your video! I'm trying to figure out how to make Rose Water for desserts lol

[@OneSwingoftheBat]

Thank you. Can't find distilled water where we are. I need it to make Colloidal Silver

[@angelovartuca3199]

do you keep adding ice or do you only do that once?

[@QUIETSTORM-xj4ux]

I want to make some and store it in a glass jug. Does it go bad?

[@serafinechevarria7156]

Very helpful thank you for your advice.

[@Electro_k1tten]

I tried Cultivating Triops and I need distilled water so thanks.

[@TheAustralian1x]

Im wondering if you put ice on the lid can the glass crack, because of servere temperature change?

[@hectorx-xx3xs]

Is it possible to make distilled on microwave

[@jenniferzapata5698]

Does this eliminate chlorine and fluoride?

[@Details3]

I like the music in this video can you tell me what the artist and title is? Thank you! I'm using distilled water for the batteries in my golf cart.

[@VanessaVendetti]

It’s such a beautiful song - I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the sound clip. This is the link to the song- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6C8hKOqiLGbnLs

[@gaguticalmaaenergy4057]

Thank you for this miss!!!!

[@nouramirdamadi4511]

I always thought the water should not be in contact with metal . ? pls clarify this guys ??

[@geoffmilner]

No problem. Stainless steel is perfectly fine for cooking and doesn't contaminate the water.

[@ellakaddouri9863]

Do you need a pan from glass? The lid?

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Can I use a tea kettle to heat the water for a humidifier?