Is it better to use distilled water ordoes tap water give the same clear ice? Thanks
463316
I don't use distilled water and it makes clear ice okay. I think distilled water tends to be rather tasteless (even for water.) Perhaps in the very long run distilled water would result in a longer life (less mineral deposits) but I haven't noticed any so far, but I'm only about 3 months into using it. Neither choice affect the clarity of the ice.
278990
Have always used cold tap water, but I would think distilled water would be better, and yes it wouldlast longer, and you may not need to clean as often.
940354
Yes, with distilled or purified water. Remember DMSO grabs stuff and quickly brings it into the body so you don't want to take in any toxins from regular tap water. Dilute at a minimum 50/50. More typical use is at 70%-75% water.
1168602
Since I'm on a well with a lot of minerals, I use distilled water. Actually, I think the directions state that you should use distilled water.
1250020
You should always mix with distilled water which you can buy at any grocery or pharmacy (best to use deionized water if you have access). This prevents ions or other impurities in tap water to react.
1753117
I've been using tap water. It comes with about 10 packets of "lime and scale remover," which makes me think it would be better to use distilled water...but if you don't, you can use these packets to clean the water tank. Hope that helps...
627678
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...
1586053
i use Purified water. I don't recommend using Tap water. Haven't tried distilled.
1413657
I asked my doctor and he strongly recommended distilled water only -- no tap, no filtered. There's just too much of a risk of infection from tap water. I wouldn't chance it.
107262
I usually use plain tap water, but I think they suggest distilled because if you have high mineral content in your water supply it can cause a build-up in the iron and cause it not to work properly over time.
1424303
Yes, but I use tap water and it works fine. I have to fill it up once a day so buying distilled gets expensive.
1861871
no instructions dont say you have to use distilled water. i use tap water .
2157538
Shahed, Using distilled water will save you having to clean the boiler element. Filtered water won't help. Whether it's worth it or not depends on how hard your tap water is. If it's very hard, distilled water is the way to go.
1116621
i don't know but i quit using it anyway because i couldn't tell the difference between that water and tap water. i am just going with distilled water. it is cheaper and taste much better. check on a water distiller or just buy it at the store. i had a water distiller and wore it out then i just started buying it at the store. 2 to 4 gal at a time. it has no garbage in it.
1643779
Not a photo trick at all, yeah you can definitely make the ice clear. Just takes a little practice because it depends on how pure the water is and how fast it cools. Use the best water not tap, then boil it. Play around putting different places in the freezer.
395712
Tap water can be used unless your water is very hard.If so, they recommend using distilled.They also say not to use home water softening system water since it contains minerals. Personally, I like products made by Panasonic.
1811997
I use tap water. It says distilled is better but i haven't had any issues. Been using it weekly since i got it about 5 months ago