Distiller for water?

[palerider]

Or, just use tap water, like Europeans do... (their manuals don't mention distilled water, maybe their tap water is better?

My well water has a lot of mineral. I think it's lime. I used it for a while, but when I started getting a white "crust" I cleaned with vinegar and switched to distilled. It worked fine, though, other than that.

Yup, occasionally one may need to give the tank an acid wash to remove mineral buildup.

Some people find that more convenient than using distilled water, especially on holiday.

[Japparis]

A gallon of distilled water can be had at almost any supermarket for under $1.50. No need to brew your own!

Some people have trouble wagging around 8lbs of water, unnecessarily. It's not always about the ongoing cost.

Now if it was a Gallon of Beer, or a Case of Cigs, they could handle that! Jim

U's got to have your needs straight!

While I know you're just being "funny", no, not everyone can, and some people have trouble handling that heavy bottle trying to refill their humidifier, too.

Yup! Had 5 surgeries on my shoulders. Actually have trouble pouring a gallon jug.

[booksfan]

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Yes, a surgery on my shoulder, 3 on wrist. I have my hubby pour a small amount from the full gallon into the empty so I can pour myself every 2-3 nights.

[ChicagoGranny]

Has anyone considered using dehydrated? It's much lighter, and takes less space to store. Of course... there is the added step of reconstituting it with water before you use it. I forgot that step once. Really dried me out.

You forgot to reconstitute. By mistake, I reconstituted mine with dihydrogen monoxide one night. Gave me the glutens. I was sick for six weeks.

[palerider]

Has anyone considered using dehydrated? It's much lighter, and takes less space to store. Of course... there is the added step of reconstituting it with water before you use it. I forgot that step once. Really dried me out.

You forgot to reconstitute. By mistake, I reconstituted mine with dihydrogen monoxide one night. Gave me the glutens. I was sick for six weeks.

Your problem was likely that you used that icky non-organic dihydrogen monoxide... That stuff will get you every time.

[Goofproof]

She should have used real water to dehydrate it, like the instructions said, I don't trust chemical companies after Agent Orange, it's not Tang! Jim

[oldmobie]

If you feel the need to handle dihydrogen monoxide at all, just please dispose of it properly. It's just running amok in the environment lately. It's been detected in every ocean! I hear it's even gotten into several of our local rivers and lakes. It's just rampant...

[ChicagoGranny]

If you feel the need to handle dihydrogen monoxide at all, just please dispose of it properly.

No worries. I only use grass-fed dihydrogen monoxide.

[palerider]

If you feel the need to handle dihydrogen monoxide at all, just please dispose of it properly. It's just running amok in the environment lately. It's been detected in every ocean! I hear it's even gotten into several of our local rivers and lakes. It's just rampant...

And too much of it is deadly.

[Diotima]

I use the water from my Big Berkey right now but I need to pick up some distilled water one day as I've run out.

[chunkyfrog]

I use the water from my Big Berkey right now but I need to pick up some distilled water one day as I've run out.

Ummmm, according to their own literature, their filters remove bacteria, viruses,
and toxic chemicals--while LEAVING IN minerals.
Minerals are generally good to drink, but they will gunk up your humidifier tank.
It all depends on the water you start out with.
Ask for the annual water report for city water--and check the hardness in grains.
Our local water is 13 grains--especially hard--but safe to drink.
If I use a permanent water bottle for a week, there is grit between the threads.
I have to de-lime the pan after boiling eggs. (An hour or so soak in 50/50 hot water/vinegar)

[ChicagoGranny]

Our local water is 13 grains--especially hard

Wow! To be considered soft, water must be <1 grain (or <17.1 mg/L hardness).

[chunkyfrog]

Our local water is 13 grains--especially hard

Wow! To be considered soft, water must be <1 grain (or <17.1 mg/L hardness).

When we replaced an old toilet, the tank resembled a limestone cave.
Some of the deposits were an inch thick, and quite irregular.
It happens to water lines here, too. They have to be ripped out and replaced.