Could I use this in the distilled water that I make for drinking to raise alkalinity and add calcium to the water?
1556219
Yes you could add calcium to the water to raise the alkalinity of it. Baking soda does this as well.
196539
You would need to contact the manufacturer, but I assume this product is mostly water, given that it's a distillate!
2150553
I don't see why not. The water becomes an electrolyte drink in 5 minutes and drank it the next day with the same taste. So it shouldn't be an issue
2176709
It should be distilled although I use reverse osmosis processed water which seems to work fine.
4977
I don't know. Our water has a high mineral content and I only use distilled water in my personal steamer and my steam iron as well. I have not had any problems with either of these so I think the distilled water is a good choice and it is very inexpensive because the steamer uses so little water anyway.
1656212
I would think so. I would check the mineral content in the bottled water you want to use, my machine (depending on Frequency of use) will indicate with red blinking lights to "descale" the machine aprox every 2 months. I use a Britta filter in a pitcher with tap water and use the filter in the machine also.
1001761
i use it in my drinking water to bring the acidity (ph) levels down. making it more alkaline-
879630
I'm sure it is better to use distilled. However, I use tap water and just clean regularly to get rid of some of the mineral buildup.
383426
Interesting question. I had not thought of adding stuff such as crystal light to my water. But I would think that in the way the soda stream is set up to work, using products such as crystal light should be fine.
510709
I use distilled water I do not believe it is required this is a very large unit. Probably wouldn't buy it again
378848
I use tap water and have had no problem. I don't think there'd be any problem with distilled water either, but there's not a restriction on the water used.
1843176
You can add Real Salt into the water as well. Contact them for "recipe." The water doesn't taste salty and it's the cheapest method to regain mineral content.
1665832
I don't think it will matter too much; but it would be true that tap water would produce more calcium deposits and then you'd need to clean out the tank for those deposits. I think either type of water would work. I use tap water.
1219119
I just use regular water but I assume distilled water will reduce the amount of chemical build-up in the long run.
475568
My daughter said to use DISTILLED water. So I do and it has been working fine.
1168607
I guess distilled water would help. Perhaps a tiny bit of muriatic acid to disolve the calcium?
2122160
Distilled water is best. If your tap water is low in minerals, it should work fine.