Can I use regular tap water in this humidfier?
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Yes, that is what we do. I do add the Essick additive that helps avoid the mineral buildup on the pads.
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I do, just buy a bottle of water conditioner found at any lowes or H. D. store.
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I have been using regular tap water in mine. I live in Tucson where the water is pretty clear and good tasting. Hope that helps. I also cleaned the wicks (not filters) with very hot water from the tap. It works fine. I also put an Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge in the resevor to kill any bacteria once a month. I buy it at Target. It's called... Protec Model PC-1
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Sorry to say I returned the unit and purchased something else. However most units can use tap water but the real issue is the component in the water minerals, calcium, lime etc. So u have to clean it every couple of days or the build up affects the operation
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Yes but I think it has more to do with your water source than the humidifier. It did more when I used tap than with distilled.
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You can or you can not. My husband and I let it soak in the existing tank water for a bit before putting it in. This allows some of the good bacteria from the water to mix into the filter before hand.
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I would suggest not. Use a oil burner specifically for that and just use water in humidifier.
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I use tap water which is hard water and not distilled water. Had no problems so far. But I don't use the humidifier frequently. Might probably want to clean with vinegar if prolonged use results in sediments or residue.
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The supply valve that comes with the Watts unit allows you to tap into the existing water supply while providing a means of shutting off the water to the Watts unit. As long as the device you use has the same capabilities it should work OK. There is nothing special about the tap valve supplied with the Watts purifier. My unit is still working great. Glad I bought it. Have fun~
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Yes, but I use tap water and it works fine. I have to fill it up once a day so buying distilled gets expensive.
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FWIW...we use distilled water and it works fine. Using Tap water will eventually accumulate mineral deposits in the iron that may damage the unit and likely void the warranty.
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The one I purchased does not require distilled water so I use regular tap water. So far everything is fine. If after prolonged use there is buildup, like all the other steaming products, vinegar and water should clear that up nicely.
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If you use tap water this will happen with any humidifier, you need to use distilled water.
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Yes you must use distilled water;ordinary faucet work works too. If you won't drink it don't put it in the machine.
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I used tap water that runs through my undersink water filter. That keeps most of the hard water minerals out which can cause a problem of buildup inside the humidifier.
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You don't want to restrict water flow on a humidifier. It's an all-or-nothing thing. Either it runs or it doesn't, which ie controlled by the hUmidistat. Even at full-bore though it uses very little water. Mine had to be drained into the sump well for lack of a nearby drain and it's never been anywhere close to enough to kick on. I'd guess a typical cycle uses less than a glass of water judging from the trickle I've observed in the clear drainage tube
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That's what the directions say, and we happen to have a nozzel in the kitchen for filtered water, but once when I forgot and used regular it was fine. I think it's just suggested because if you have particularly hard water, the minerals would build up in the unit, and be difficult to clean.
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i just use regular old tap water, it has a filter in it (doesnt need to be replaced)... they say to clean it out once a week... im sure if you really wanted to you could use filtered water, but its fine with just tap water :)
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I have used regular tap water. It stands-up just like a full-sized iron. It's hot and steams great. The water reservoir has to be refilled often because it is small. You will love this product!