I have hard water, what should I use in the iron
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Regular tap water is fine. There are directions for descaling the boiler in the owners manual.
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Instructions for the iron suggest tap water or a mix of 50/50 tap and distilled. There is no discussion of water types. I would definitely us the 50/50 with your hard water. Be sure to release the steam when you shut it off. Even though I have very good water, I still raise iron above my head hoping water will drain out of iron and hose.
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If it is really hard, you can use bottled distilled water from the store. We live in the Pacific Northwest and our water is hard but not too bad, I use water right out of the tap. You can always clean out the reservoir with a good vinegar soak overnight or with a hard water cleanser made for cleaning coffee pots.
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I think we have the hardest water on the planet and so i just buy the gallon distilled water from walmart or wherever. If you find a better way to treat the water cheaper let me know.
1625283
I use 1/2 spring water from the store and 1/2 distilled from the store. I bought a gallon of each, and since the iron only uses very little water, I still have 3/4 of a gallon of each. I bought a pyrex measuring cup to keep near the iron to measure the water. I have accidentally scratched the bottom of my iron...so take it easy with pins/sequins. I love this iron!
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For the first six months of ownership I descaled it monthly with vinegar. I changed my water filter to reverse osmosis late last year and have been using the RO water since then. Descaling is important for long life. Even diluting the hard water with distilled or RO will still leave hard water deposits, just proportionally less.
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Distilled water only, which can be purchased from any grocery store. Enjoy!
1625286
My Rowenta iron recommends 50/50 tap with distilled water for any water over 12 grains per one gallon. Since Reliable doesn't mention, I would use that as a guide.Check with your water company to find out what your water supply is. Mine is 16 grains here in West Texas, so I don't even bother with tap, but use 50/50 bottled spring and distilled or 100% spring.
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From the product manual: "Singer home Essentials irons are designed to be used with regular tap water. If your water is especially hard or if you use a water softener, try using inexpensive bottled spring water."Pour water in with the steam setting turned to OFF. Don't overfill the water reservoir beyond the max fill line. I think most of what people experience as "problems" with this iron happen because they don't read the instructions. Product manual can be view here:http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1245_5735-ef_instructionengsp.pdf From the product manual: "Singer home Essentials irons are designed to be used with regular tap water. If your water is especially hard or if you use a water softener, try using inexpensive bottled spring water."Pour water in with the steam setting turned to OFF. Don't overfill the water reservoir beyond the max fill line. I think most of what people experience as "problems" with this iron happen because they don't read the instructions. Product manual can be view here:http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1245_5735-ef_instructionengsp.pdf
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no need to empty iron only need to if your water is very hard water if not just top it off
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First, it depends on your tap water. Because of the reservoir, hard water can result in deposits and build-up that cause the iron to steam unevenly, clog or "spurt". If you were to empty the reservoir after each use and "flush" the hose, that might not be a problem. But realistically, most of us tend to leave the water in the tank when the iron isn't in use - especially if the iron is being used by a sewist or quilter. I recommend double-checking the recommendation to use distilled water as most of the Rowenta irons I've used specifically state not to use it because it often causes the iron to leak. With my Rowenta Steam Station iron, I've always used bottled "drinking water" because my tap water is quite hard. First, it depends on your tap water. Because of the reservoir, hard water can result in deposits and build-up that cause the iron to steam unevenly, clog or "spurt". If you were to empty the reservoir after each use and "flush" the hose, that might not be a problem. But realistically, most of us tend to leave the water in the tank when the iron isn't in use - especially if the iron is being used by a sewist or quilter. I recommend double-checking the recommendation to use distilled water as most of the Rowenta irons I've used specifically state not to use it... » Read More First, it depends on your tap water. Because of the reservoir, hard water can result in deposits and build-up that cause the iron to steam unevenly, clog or "spurt". If you were to empty the reservoir after each use and "flush" the hose, that might not be a problem. But realistically, most of us tend to leave the water in the tank when the iron isn't in use - especially if the iron is being used by a sewist or quilter. I recommend double-checking the recommendation to use distilled water as most of the Rowenta irons I've used specifically state not to use it because it often causes the iron to leak. With my Rowenta Steam Station iron, I've always used bottled "drinking water" because my tap water is quite hard. « Show Less
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That's a puzzle. I use only distilled water in mine....learned my lesson on another iron, but I really have had no problem with the water reserves. I quilt and keep the tank filled and only refill it....maybe once a week. Maybe you should contact Rowenta to see if it is a defective iron.
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We use distilled water. I'm not sure you have to, but it seems as though it's always better for the iron. We get plenty of steam and use rather a small amount of water, now that I think of it. We're very happy with the iron.
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I use tap water all the time, always have. I am in Western New York - we don't have hard water here. That may make a difference in whether or not you can get away with tap water in your iron.
1311770
I used a lot of water, but the iron wouldn't heat up any more after only about two years. I bought a cheaper iron I'm happy with.
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Can't answer that. I never put water in an iron as it will eventually "spit" rust spots. I always use a spritzer bottle. An iron will last forever this way.
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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.
885100
Distilled water. Not just with your Panasonic L70SRW any iron that uses water.
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Do not put salt in the water - use either good tap water or bottled. I have only ever used this iron flat. Hope this helps.
995451
Perfect. We have well water with high iron content. I put in algacide & about 1/2 bottle of vitamin c tablets and our pool water stays perfectly clear. I run my salt system 2 hours a day. If it rains and water turns green just add more vitamin c.
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No it does not, if You have hard water You'll need a water softener preferable after this. Amazon also sells an air injection birm resin unit that will soften as well as remove iron and sulfur.
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It says distilled water is not necessary. However, we have our own well water supply, and there is lime in the water. Therefore, I still choose to use distilled water in my iron. It's a great iron!
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It uses a fine mesh resin for softening and iron removal. Give us a call 785-735-9769 so we can better explain this system and go over your water treatment needs to direct you to some options that may work for your water. AFW Filters
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I'm not sure about iron content, but we have extremely hard water. We don't have a water softener and over the past year and a half of constant use we have not had a problem with it at all.