can this be used to disinfect water?
1675966
I am almost certain it cannot. Try chlorine bleach. A Google search will tell you the ratio.
1675967
No, but you can buy campden tablets for that purpose, one tab will disinfect 20 gallons. Amazon has several sellers.
1675968
No it's toxic. Bleach is toxic also but in the quantities used to disinfect water it's tolerable. Iodine is more effective at lower temperatures.
2073828
I don't see any reason why not. Waste water has been processed so there is no particulate suspended in the water and no harmful chemicals.
308024
This does not stop virus or bacteria in any way, so you would still need to boil it if you are drinking unsafe water. You would need some kind of UV (ultraviolet) Light filter in order to kill live pathogens. This does stop heavy metals, prescriptions drugs and some other stuff though.
1254325
It is, but careful use and regular cleaning works well.If the question refers to the extreme case of spreading infectious disease in-depth disinfection should be indicated [I've no experience on that].
1968675
Yes, I too would like to use it to disenfect the kid's toys. I just cant use vinegar and bleach on everything, and Lysol/Pine Sol really do smell (Anything else merely cleans, not disenfects... ie. gets rid of the germs as well as dirt). Please reply if you find out how hot the steam is coming out of the Wagner. Allergy Buyers Club praises the Ladybug steamer for disenfecting (and lists operating temperature), But at over $1000 I cant really justify it.
113767
Yes, it should work to kill bacteria and microbes on the fruits and vegetables. After adding the activated parts A and B together into the amount of water you want to purify, put the fruits and vegetables into the water and wait the recommended amount of time for the solution to purify the water. I would recommend that you prewash the F & V prior to adding to the treated solution, so you do not have any particulate in your treated water. Reserve the treated water for drinking.
922300
It can be used for anything I suppose. As long as you do not run more than 8 gallons per minute through the unit. These are designed for whole house application and using it for a recirculating application like a pool would not eliminate the bacteria as if there is bacteria present in the pool, all water has to be treated at once, it would infect the clean water as fast as the UV put it back into the pool.
1999983
Absolutely. What do you think they use in water treatment plants and in your home water cleaning products?
421615
I have used it when I'm in a rush and my boiled water has run out. So, yes, you can. I believe that it's recommended to use distilled water.
1219611
I would not do that. Use it to disinfect it BEFORE you add water. Let it sit in the container as per the instructions on the bottle, for disinfection. If you want to add to the water, use an essential oil such as eucalyptus, rosemary etc.. They have disinfection properties, would be safer to breathe, and can do some healing to the lungs. Good luck! My opinions are my own, and are not for the purpose of diagnosing or treating diseases etc.. :0) Would be glad to answer any other ques you may have, if i can!
513477
I'm not an expert and I don't know how you would sterilize it. Boiling water would be effective, but it might melt. If I need to sterilize something, I usually use a chemical (like Clorox) and then rinse completely - I would suppose you could use sterilized water when you rinse it. We use ours for orange juice, mostly.
1962821
I haven't tried it, but I don't see why not. It works really well with water.
3371
No - You can use it on tap water to filter out the chlorine taste and some minerals but this is not to be used to filter salt or water that would be considered contaminated. This filter is mainly used for taste.
1268936
Definitely!! Great cleaning power, works as a disinfectant, easy and pleasant to use. I recommend it.
847092
It probably can. I use it with water and detergent. I've had to replace the front control panel twice, however the company sent the new control panels at no cost. Not the best quality machine, but cheap.
2113814
No. This isn't designed for that sort of use. No less, I don't think any state board of health would allow you to use this for potable water. It's not a drinking fountain.
878286
you can but i would use the model RP90 with built in uv sterilizer for freshwater it will help a Great Deal with parasites such as ICK.