Does this distiller remove electrolytes and trace minerals? If so, is there a way to replace them, maybe by a supplement?
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Distilling water removes everything! Two drops of liquid sea minerals (I use Concentrace brand)) with every 8 oz. of water, replaces the mineral balance and taste.
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Distilling water removes everything! Two drops of liquid sea minerals (I use Concentrace brand)) with every 8 oz. ofwater, replaces the mineral balance and taste.
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Yes indeed! as the hard minerals are out of solution the bitter taste is gone, water tastes sweeter. Order with confidence from Small Wonder USA, 1 ye money back, free tech support and gift with order.
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Yes it does both produce pure H2O and filter fluoride, as well as filtering chlorine and other contaminants out of the water. The only possible downside is the water being too soft (low electrical conductivity/minerals), which I add trace minerals to my water after distilling for balance and to re-ionize the water and make it less soft.
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No. It absolutely does not remove chlorine or fluoride from your water. In order to do that you need a reverse osmosis water system, or go the cheap route like I have for the last 10 years, and get a water distiller. They cost about a 100.00 dollars. Takes 5-6 hours todistill a gallon and mine has lasted 10 years. They're not exactly convienient, but I make drink and use about 2 gallons a week and Brita filteted tap water besides that. For the record I just threw my 80.00 zen water filter in the dumpster 2 nights ago. In addition to not actually altering the pH in any measurable way, it removed very few particulates when compared with my tapeater. Avoid this manufacturer. The technology is useless. My Brita works way better. Again: only R.O. or a distiller will remove fluoride and chlorine. BTW the reason I finally the it out was because the spigot broke irreparably. I would use it simply to store actual filtered/distilled water in it and it looked cool.
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It doesn't remove all the minerals, but it is much softer then most water. I think it will take much longer time for humidifier to build up as I have the same problem with my tea pot - residue. It took much longer time for the residue to be seen then with other water.
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Have you cleaned it. I use distilled water so I don't have to worry about mineral build up. I also have a water distiller which paid for itself in one year. you will also get a white powder over everything with a sonic humidifier with water from the faucet, especially if you have a water conditioner.. I clean out my sharper image humidifier half way through the winter. if you bought it from Sharper Image, they are very good about replacing items that stop working. sorry if this doesn't help.
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Water comes out of the coil and is funneled into the glass by a plastic spiggot. You can add whatever you want. This is pure distilled water. Minerals come from food too. I drink and cook with it as is.
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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.
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I have no idea where the product is from because I don't have it anymore. I wouldn't recommended the product anyway because of the problems I had with it and had to return it. You would be taking a great gamble on buying it( if you are planning on it) because the product may or may not work for you. I now get my water at the local grocery store using the RO machine and then replacing the minerals back in it by using a ionic minerals and trace elements.
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if you didn't use distiller water, it would be dirty(stains) quickly. You have to clean it often.
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Actually I don't have it anymore (I gave it away). Doesn't it say on the post? I know I bought it for the magnesium, but I found it to be very salty and I am a salt lover. Personally, I'd rather add baking soda and/or pink himalayan sea salt to my filtered water. Sorry I can't help you more.
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The basic answer is "Yes". The set of cartridges first removes large particles with a 5 micron filter, then uses a carbon filter to remove chlorine and a few trace organics, and last of all the RO membrane cartridge stops most of the ions dissolved in the water. If you have soft water then no calcium or magnesium will get through the system (a water softener does not remove arsenic). There will be trace amounts of sodium and potassium with counter ions of bicarbonate and chloride left in the water. Any other compounds will be so small as to not be detectable even with advanced testing equipment. The basic answer is "Yes". The set of cartridges first removes large particles with a 5 micron filter, then uses a carbon filter to remove chlorine and a few trace organics, and last of all the RO membrane cartridge stops most of the ions dissolved in the water. If you have soft water then no calcium or magnesium will get through the system (a water softener does not remove arsenic). There will be trace amounts of sodium and potassium with counter ions of bicarbonate and chloride left in the water. Any other compounds will be so small as to not be detectable even with advanced... » Read More The basic answer is "Yes". The set of cartridges first removes large particles with a 5 micron filter, then uses a carbon filter to remove chlorine and a few trace organics, and last of all the RO membrane cartridge stops most of the ions dissolved in the water. If you have soft water then no calcium or magnesium will get through the system (a water softener does not remove arsenic). There will be trace amounts of sodium and potassium with counter ions of bicarbonate and chloride left in the water. Any other compounds will be so small as to not be detectable even with advanced testing equipment. « Show Less
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis.It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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Sorry, I don't know. But I use distilled water in mine, so if you can switch to distilled water, that should help.
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It does not say minerals are removed, either on their website or in the user sheet which came with the filter. But it works just fine for drinking water. Minerals must usually be removed by steam distillation. I'd stick with distilled water for the humidifier until you are sure. You may contact Culligan for more information 1-800-721-9243 Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM CST
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It does appear to remove sulphur, but our levels may not be the same as yours. This is a very easy and simple filter to install and change. I would not recommend as a replacement for a salt-based system, but rather as a secondary filter.
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I'm not really sure, but I tried one packet and it was so horrid that I basically threw the stuff away. I used to get my electrolytes in a different form and ordered it actually from my naturopath, but that was years ago. I was able to mix it with water, or any of my other favorite drinks. This stuff even if you mix it with something is horrid.