Can we use this machine in our well water ? Ive read that these machines work best in distilled water , but I was assuning it was meaning no city wate
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To the best of my knowledge it has to be used with distilled water only. You have to start out with zero particulates in your water when you begin to "brew" your batch of colloidal silver. Make sure you have a good ppm gauge/meter. I always check mine when I start and it always measures .000 ppm
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I used to be on well water and I wouldn't have hesitated to use the LifeForce on it. You do want to make sure that your water doesn't have a lot of metals, calcium or other possible 'contaminants' or you could end up with some pretty funky Colloidal Silver.
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I can only go by what I found out on YouTube and they recommend only pure/distilled water to make colloidal silver. Obviously you CAN distill your own water ... it just terribly slow. Search YouTube for more answers. Lots of neat videos that can help you. (Well water can contain lots of iron and other minerals that may interact with the making of the colloidal silver. Again ... check out YouTube and someone there might be able to give you a definitive answer.)
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i use distilled water then run the water through a de-ionization process.... expedites the process and if you use a TDS meter during the process you can verify the "potency" of your CS and be uniform in its production.
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if u use well water the silver particles will be larger and a bit less effective on smaller organisms in the body, such as viruses and bacteria. by using distilled water the machine will make smaller particles first then larger particles the longer you leave it. hope that helps :-)
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Yes you can definately make high quality colloidal silver with well water! I make mine weekly with my well water. If you are concerned about the mineral value in your well water- you can run it through a filter first and then use it to make your CS. I usually just use it straight from the faucet. I think the concerns are in reference to city water with all the chemicals and chlorine in it. The LifeForce Compact X is a wonderful and simple way to make quality CS!!! Highly recommended!
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no...not likely. You must use absolutely mineral-free water....the metals or other ingredients will not permit the proper action of suspension of the silver particles in water. Even the osmosis method of distilling is not good enough. The water to use must be steam-distilled to work correctly. nancy morse.
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It needs to be pure water. All water, other than distilled, has minerals, etc. in it, which should not be used for colloidal silver. Reverse osmosis is probably next in line after distilled, but even it has "stuff" in it. We know because we tested it.
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I am not qualify to answer that question, I live in the country side of FL and we have well water. My coffee maker calls for filtered water and I used for that.
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I wouldn't recommend anything other than distilled water according to the directions on the bottle. I do not know what will happen if you use bottle mineral water or anything else.
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I used non-distilled water. It didn't work either way. The water dripped through the bottom of the machine, all over my dresser (and the electronic components inside) rendering it useless (many of the reviewers had the same problem...defective). Save your money. :-/
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The instructions do not say you have to use distilled water, relying on their filter to keep out mineral build up, but clearly using distilled water would work better and you do not have to replace the filter at some point.
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Ideally, yes. For best results, you're supposed to use distilled water (which can be picked up at the supermarket for very cheap.) However, I never used it, and mine still works fine almost 4 years later. So it's your choice - I'm not confident it will make a difference.
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Can I put this in a pitcher of water and have it kill bacteria for my personal drinking water? My landlord has well water. He said it was checked recently. I have a reverse osmosis system. I would like to know if I can add this product to my already reverse osmosis water to assure no bacteria. Thank you Peace
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Unlike what J. George said, they do NOT clean from the Reservoir. You have to use Water & Vinegar for that, and go through "Normal" Brewing Cycles.These Tablets are used to clean the Porta-Filter, and are used in conjunction with a Special Silicone Holder. I doubt they might work as intended in another machine, although I doubt it would hurt it either...
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I used on small pool being filled with well water. Did not work. I do not think you need it if you are on city water.
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Hi Mary, personally I am on city water and use my filter for final polishing and not primary filtering. I would suggest you have your well water analyzed then contact Aquasana's technical support and forward them your lab results and let them tell you if their filter system is capable of purifying your water to potable standards. Please be absolutely aware of chemical toxins and biological pathogens that your lab will be able to identify. On a final note depending on you geographical location, we need to also be concerned about radiological contamination. To some extent there is a filter that is capable of addressing that problem too. If need be, ask me about it and I will look it up for you. Hope this response is of some use.
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I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
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I would say it depends on how hard your water is but after owning at least 4 steamers and my new home being on a well I have personally decided it is always best to use distilled water! That way you don't get as much build up and if you have wood floors the water can leave a white film on your floors over time!!! But I would NEVER buy this unit again!!! Save your money and get a commercial steamer it will last you 10 times as long and work better!!!
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Oh, you're supposed to use distilled water b/c these guys originate from rain-filled, temporary pools of water, which, as a general rule, are practically devoid of minerals, unlike most types of tap water. If placed in mineral-rich water, they will not hatch, or mostly not hatch. I was super-impatient and dumped them all in tap water and nothing happened. I do remember reading in several tropical fish magazine articles that they really should have distilled water. They can be put in regular water (I think) as they develop.
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Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.
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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.
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If you are on public water, it has a trace of chlorine in it and you can add it as is. If you are untreated well water, you should use distilled water and add a puritab (included) instead.
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You are not suppose to use distilled water in these. I use regular faucet water in mine at home. I do use bottled water at work because that is what is handy (that would be similar to purified), but I never use distilled water. The instruction state not to use distilled water. I've never had to treat my faucet water.