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Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 11:46 pm
by zoocp67
Can anyone recommend an inexpensive good Distiller I can purchase on Amazon? There's a bunch, and would prefer to have firsthand experience from someone who uses. Thanks in advance. I may have to buy a Zero Water pitcher in the short term.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 6:34 am
by Prosleep
I haven't had a problem getting distilled water in the store, but reading this thread in preparation, if it disappears from the shelves. Couple of questions...
If you wash the water tank on the daily basis, that should prevent buildup, no?
Does filtered tap water help preventing buildup? Probably not since filters mainly remove the chlorine and leaves the minerals.
TIA...
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 8:21 am
by palerider
Prosleep wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 6:34 am
I haven't had a problem getting
distilled water in the store, but reading this thread in preparation, if it disappears from the shelves. Couple of questions...
If you wash the water tank on the daily basis, that should prevent buildup, no?
Does filtered tap water help preventing buildup? Probably not since filters mainly remove the chlorine and leaves the minerals.
TIA...
1} for the most part, yes, but not totally. A little mineral buildup is not a problem.
2) depends on the filter, some remove minerals too.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 1:18 pm
by Zhash
My respiratory company told me to boil tap water and that's how it becomes distilled. I asked about bottled water and they said, "No". Just boil tap water and there will be no issues. They said, "NEVER USE TAP WATER without boiling it first.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 2:14 pm
by Goofproof
Zhash wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 1:18 pm
My respiratory company told me to boil tap water and that's how it becomes
distilled. I asked about bottled water and they said, "No". Just boil tap water and there will be no issues. They said, "NEVER USE TAP WATER without boiling it first.
Failed Reality post, learn facts and how things work before typing!!! Jim
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 2:17 pm
by Pugsy
Zhash wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 1:18 pm
My respiratory company told me to boil tap water and that's how it becomes
distilled.
Well....that is NOT how water becomes
distilled...so they are either lying or stupid.
And because of that fact I wouldn't believe anything else they told me.
There's a process where the boiled water condenses and you catch the condensation and THAT tiny part you catch is the
distilled water. Just plain boiling it doesn't make it
distilled.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distilled_water
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 7:06 pm
by palerider
Zhash wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 1:18 pm
My respiratory company told me to boil tap water and that's how it becomes
distilled. I asked about bottled water and they said, "No". Just boil tap water and there will be no issues. They said, "NEVER USE TAP WATER without boiling it first.
That's nice, they're full of crap.
Lesson 1, don't believe *ANYTHING* that your "respiratory company" tells you, verify everything.
Boiling tap water is *STUPID*, it serves no purpose whatsoever, and will actually make the problem *WORSE* (mineral deposits).
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 11:03 pm
by beautifuldreamer
zoocp67 wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2020 11:46 pm
Can anyone recommend an inexpensive good Distiller I can purchase on Amazon? There's a bunch, and would prefer to have firsthand experience from someone who uses. Thanks in advance. I may have to buy a Zero Water pitcher in the short term.
this is one I have purchased before when I was making my own
distilled water -
Waterwise 4000 water distiller
by Waterwise $329.00
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 9:55 am
by chunkyfrog
Instructables and youtube have numerous DIY solutions that are simple snd AFFORDABLE.
I like the teapot/plumbing supplies/mason jar setup for its simplicity.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 5:28 am
by Diotima
tron7263 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:11 am
Hi. I'm in So Cal, USA. For weeks, I have been unable to find any
distilled water for my CPAP in stores. In desperation, I bought six small bottles on Amazon for $24 !!!
Does anyone have an idea what I can do?
Thanks.
Distillers are getting back in stock on Amazon... get one of those Megahome distillers. They make them in Taiwan so you know they're better quality than the Chinese crap.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 10:18 am
by redlegs
I am just going to use tap going forward and give it a wash with a 1:1 of white vinegar & water to get any scaling removed once or twice a week cause we have hard water here.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 11:22 am
by palerider
redlegs wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 10:18 am
I am just going to use tap going forward and give it a wash with a 1:1 of white vinegar & water to get any scaling removed once or twice a week cause we have hard water here.
There ya go
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 1:15 pm
by Dog Slobber
palerider wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 11:22 am
redlegs wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 10:18 am
I am just going to use tap going forward and give it a wash with a 1:1 of white vinegar & water to get any scaling removed once or twice a week cause we have hard water here.
There ya go
Refreshing seeing people read advice given within the topics and give it a go, instead of asking questions, and picking fights because it doesn't fit into their already established narrative.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 2:20 pm
by redlegs
Dog Slobber wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 1:15 pm
palerider wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 11:22 am
redlegs wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 10:18 am
I am just going to use tap going forward and give it a wash with a 1:1 of white vinegar & water to get any scaling removed once or twice a week cause we have hard water here.
There ya go
Refreshing seeing people read advice given within the topics and give it a go, instead of asking questions, and picking fights because it doesn't fit into their already established narrative.
In the long run its cheaper too. Get a gallon of white vinegar for like 2.50 and only need too use a small amount each week or buy
distilled over and over say 1 a week generously .89 x 4 that's 3.56 and that's on the low side.
Re: STICKY...can't find distilled water? What can I do?
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 10:24 am
by chunkyfrog
I need to revisit the Asian store.
They have loads of awesome stuff there.
I have to ask questions when there's no English on the label.
My supply of fried red scallions is getting low--dang, that stuff is GOOD!