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Distilled Water is Pure

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These days it is so hard to find a food or beverage product that does not have some kind of added chemical or preservative to it. People who are cautious about their health and believe in consuming clean food and drinks will certainly stress out over this when they shop at their local supermarket. Healthy food might be hard to find, but the water choices are starting to get better. More supermarkets now are selling bottles of distilled water as an alternative choice to the purified and mineral water, although it is still cheaper for you to buy a water distiller to make pure water at home. Distilled water is a type of drinking water that is free of all chemical and impurities, which means you have virtually zero chance of getting sick from it.

Many people don’t know the difference between distilled water and the traditional purified water sold in stores. Some people don’t even understand the difference between faucet water and purified water. They just think water is water and that there is no difference. Well, if you are drinking water from your kitchen faucet then you are going to be getting all kinds of microorganisms and pipe residue in your water. As for purified bottled water, this water is a little bit cleaner because it goes through a filter and purification process. However, its purification process usually ends up killing only bacteria and pesticides, but not the minerals and organic impurities. In fact, some water companies have added minerals to their water because they claim it enhances the flavor, which is always an incentive for people to buy a food product. But, water with a lot of minerals in it has been known to cause negative cardiovascular health effects. In the end, distilled water is the only true purified water because it eliminates the minerals, pesticides, impurities and bacteria.

Distilled water is a purification process that has actually been around for almost 2000 years. But, we don’t live in the dark ages anymore where we have to burn our pots of water over a fire. We have the convenience of going just getting a water distiller and make distilled water right from the comfort of our home. We can even install distillation machines into our homes that will distill all of the running water, which will allow us to shower, bath and drink distilled water. The health benefits for the skin are just as important as the benefits for the body’s inner nutrition as well. Only truly purified water can give you all of this, which is why distilled water should be your number one choice for purification.

Using a Water Distiller

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Spring water, distilled water, Bottled water, tap water: is there really a difference between the Fout? You may surprise to find out that there is a difference. Distilled water, in particular, is water that has had almost 100% of its contaminants removed. This is done by boiling water until vapor is created, leaving the salts and heavy metals behind. The svapor is then collected and then cooled again so that it is returned to its liquid form, thereby creating pure water. This can be enticing to anyone who is interested in having a pure source of drinking water.

Although a distilled water diet is tempting and common, there are other uses for distilled water that can be used around the home. This includes cleaning, cooking, preserving fruits and vegetables, and using in steam irons to press clothes. Drinking distilled water will taste much better, and will help you to get the recommended glasses of water each day in order to keep you hydrated. But you don’t have to buy distilled water at the store, you can make it right from the convenience of your home.

A water distiller comes in a variety of sizes, but many of them are small enough to fit on your countertop. Capable of removing close to 100% of the contaminants that can be found in water; they are likely to save you a lot of money that you would be spending on bottled water. Purchasing a bottle of water may cost upwards of a dollar, while making a gallon of distilled water at home may cost just a few cents. Over time, the money you save will outweigh the initial cost of the water distiller.

 

How to Use a Water Distiller

Using a water distiller is rather simple and it’s actually easier than using a coffee maker. The vessel must first be filled with tap water, placed into the machine and then turned on. The water is then heated, and the steam is collected and converted back into water. This water is stored in a separate receptacle, leaving the contaminants behind to be cleaned or thrown away. In a matter of a few hours, the water will be completely distilled and will be ready to drink.

Water distillers are easy to maintain, as they can be cleaned with a simple vinegar in order to remove the calcium build-up that occurs. Simply fill the distiller with one part water and water part vinegar and leave it to sit overnight. It is recommended that the distiller never be used while there is vinegar or any other cleaning solution inside it as this may damage the normal function of the distiller.

A water distiller also comes equipped with a carbon filter, which has to be changed every two hundred gallons in order to ensure the quality of the water you are drinking against VOCs.

Debunking Myths about Drinking Distilled Water

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Water is one of the essentials for human survival. Nonetheless, this does not mean drinking just any water as some of them may be filled with contaminants and can endanger your health. In this case, your best bet is most probably distilled water, which is known for a wide array of benefits. With this, you might want to consider investing in a water distiller at home to treat the water you are drinking. In spite of claims with regards to the benefits of distilled water diet, however, there are still many myths about drinking such kind of water, including those mentioned in the rest of this article.

 

Myth 1: The Process of Distillation takes Out Minerals in Water

Yes, it is true that the distillation will remove the minerals in water, which will fall under the category of inorganic contaminants. In reality, while it removes minerals from water, these minerals are not beneficial in any way for the body. According to experts, the minerals our body needs do not come from water, but are sourced from the food we consume. In addition, the process of distillation does not only take out the inorganic minerals, but also effectively kills the bacteria, heavy metals, and particulates, which contributes to the many benefits of drinking distilled water. Do not believe claims made by companies trying to sell filters saying they will separate bad minerals from the good ones. Plus, you can always add minerals to distilled water for cheap.

 

Cooking in Distilled Water Removes Nutrients in Food

This is another myth worth clearing as there is absolutely no truth to it. Keep in mind that cooking itself is already the reason behind the loss of nutrients in food and water is nowhere to be blamed for such. This is the reason why steaming is recommended in order to retain the nutritional contents of whatever you are cooking. If you cook with the use of pure distilled water, contamination will be less and your food will taste a lot better! Remember, as pointed out, it is the process responsible for extracting nutrients and not the water you are using.

 

This Kind of Water can Weaken the Teeth

This is another lie invented by people who are trying hard to sell their water filters. While it is indeed true that the use water distiller will lead into a loss of fluoride, the good news is the toothpaste is rich in fluoride, and hence, supplementing your need from such. Too much fluoride is bad for your teeth and will be the reason for the weakening of the enamel and the discoloration of the teeth, which should never be blamed on the process of distillation. Drinking distilled water will never be bad for your oral health but will indeed be helpful through making sure you not have excessive intake of fluoride.

Why You Should Know about Distilled Water

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Everyone wants to be safe and free from toxic substances that might be present in the water that they drink. But not all water purification substances can remove heavy metals and toxins from the water that they process. But the distillation process of water becomes a viable option that makes the water you drink free from unwanted substances. And a water distiller removes all contaminants, toxins, and heavy metal ions from it.

 

How Does Distillation Work?

Distillation is one of the simplest and most effective purification processes that could even be performed at home. Water is being boiled until steam becomes present. The steam that turns back into a liquid state through condensation process, which naturally happens, is collected and becomes the distilled water that you drink. Increasing the temperature that makes the water boil kills microorganisms present in the water. And as the temperature further increases to the boiling point of water, unwanted materials, minerals, heavy metals, and other contaminants are left behind as residue from where the water is boiled. Only the steam is used, and the rest is being discarded. Water is being removed from the system, and everything is left behind which is a very effective purification process.

 

You Don’t Need Water Tests

Many homeowners have their water tested prior to drinking it for the first time. This is important to keep everyone in the family safe and healthy. But if you have a good water distiller system, there is no need for water tests because everything is removed from the tap water passing through the distiller. It is the only process capable of isolating all microorganisms and other substances perfectly while collecting the pure water at the same time.

 

Near Neutral pH

Distilled water, like other waters present, are naturally acidic. This occurs upon exposure to the environment because the carbon dioxide gases interact with the water molecules forming carbonic acid, which is very lightly acidic due to dilution. This makes the water             have a pH value in the range of 6 which is still good and acceptable by the body. Drinking distilled water will not affect any of your body’s processes because of its acidity that is being counter-blocked by the acidity of the stomach. Just think about your habit of drinking soda or lemonade, which is about pH 2.5 to 3.5 which is very acidic and bad, and also vinegar with pH 4. Why would you complain about distilled water being acidic? Humans today drink and eat far more acidic foods than that water.

Overall, drinking distilled water is very good for any person. Even babies are recommended to drink only distilled water because they are very prone to attacks of microorganisms. You need to have a proper water distiller to produce your own water. And if you are planning to go on a diet, try the distilled water diet because it works.

 

Your Water and You: Do you know how your Water Distiller Works?

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Have you ever questioned about how your water distillers clean and purify your water? Or have you ever wondered how a household distillation works? These are technical terms to talk about, but the knowledge about distillation system may mean an understanding about the safety and drinkability of your water supply, and this is certainly one thing you want to get informed about.

 

How does a Water Distiller Purify Water?

Water distillation is not only an effective way to convert water into the water that is safe for drinking, but also, it is a simple means of conversion that any person can understand. The process of water distillers is simple. The untreated water is converted into a water vapor so water contaminants are removed from the water, and the vapor is then reconverted to liquid form making it safe for drinking, mimicking how rain water is made. This is the same process where the sun absorbs water vapor, from the ocean and then returns the water back in the form of rain. This is artificially imitated by water distillers. It’s doesn’t get any more natural than that.

 

Use of a Distillation System

There are many types of distillation systems, and its use depends on how much water it delivers. For example, a small commercial distillation system can deliver up to 100 gallons of distilled water per day while other institutions use, economical distillation systems that make use of several steam pressure heaters and delivers up to 5,000 gallons per day.

 

Use of Household Distillation System

This is a single-effect and single-stage or two-stage distillation system at home. You can, usually, see this in the offices or your home kitchen. This can be in the form of manual distiller where water is supplied manually, or it can come in the form of plumbed water distiller where it supplies a constant amount of water. It works fairly similar to other commercial distillation systems, although the steam pressure is not that high and of course the amount of liquid water produced is more fit for small or mid sized families. The household water distiller boils the water until it is converted into a steam, but many home water distillers also go through a charcoal filter to further clean those extremely rare VOCs which are not normally present in most water in the US. The steam condenses and drawn away from the chamber transforming it into a treated water. Studies suggest that the household water distiller is still an effective and safe source of drinking water similar to modern commercial grade distillation system.

 

Use of Commercial Distillers

Commercial water distiller provides a relatively large number of water compared to household water distillers. If you have a big family (more than 4), you’ll benefit from using a small counter top commercial grade water distiller. High grade commercial distillers, can produce water faster by the use of several chambers within the system, enabling the water to condense and be heated through higher and lower pressures.

 

What do you get from your Water Distiller?

Because of its effectiveness, your water distiller can remove debris, contaminants and water sediments. These contaminants are trapped because they are unable to reach the top of the boiling chamber. Many distiller systems are specially designed to reduce health contaminants in the water and can be used with carbon (charcoal) filtration to increase its safety. It is generally recommended that you use these types of water distillers.