I see a few posters have recommended distilled water. Why distilled? Don't you mean filtered water? Doesn't distilled water have a funny taste?
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Also, distilled water, which means it is usually from water heated to boiling and the steam is captured, has little to no mineral, or other content (steam distillate produces water of a high enough purity to be used in nuclear reactors, which require no impurities). Since the water is so pure, it can leach minerals and vitamins from your (pets) body. Drinking or spring water is far better for us (animals).
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As a retired vet tech, I would never use distilled water. I use filtered water for my cats to reduce the impurities in the water. Chlorine is terrible for us as well as our pets. Distilled water is dead water. As you know it isn't pleasant tasting.
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I have a cat who likes distilled water better than canned cat food. Beats the heck out of giving her Ringer's Solution subcutaneous.
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Distilled water is not very good for drinking. It has no minerals and can be acidic. Filtered water is best.
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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 you should use distilled water. Filtered water at least. Tap water may contain substances that will kill it slowly over time.
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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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In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all.
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Before I forget, the Whole Process, is based on the Water! I Britta filter mine, then I boil the water, the first cleans impurities in the water, the second Kills the chlorine, and you will have basically pure water,You can buy distilled water?? But the brewing Process is controlled By You. Myself, as I'm still Learning, I find that I want to know that I am Making Beer the best I Can.When you look at the Ads for Beer, its all about the Water! Spring, mountain, etc.I wish you the best.
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No, if you taste the filtered water and find it nothing wrong then there is really nothing wrong with it. But if it tasted like tap water, that means it's not doing the job.
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Are you using filtered water or distilled water? These were suggested to me, in lieu of tap water. Maybe this will make the difference. We have had no problems!
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I use distilled water in my irons. I have hard water and have to use a water softener, so it is just less hassle to use the distilled water.
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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.
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While we don't have to use distilled water, we always use bottled water; that being said, we change the carbon every time we clean the unit. I would rather err on the side of caution, since the cost of the product is very low, than find out that the media isn't doing its job.
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Yes you still need to replace it. Distilled water is not treated and often is able to grow more bacteria (no chlorine) so your filter can actually become a breeding ground for bacteria that are put into the air should you not replace it regularly.
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It recommends distilled water but I use tap water and so far no problems. I am still very pleased with this purchase after using this machine on a weekly basis for several months now.
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This water tastes like plain distilled water, and I'm using a pretty nasty source of tap water in it and still getting zero water(I use a tester). I think you'll find the taste of this water to be to your liking, but use two charcoal filters instead of one, that's what I do and the water tastes great and no fluoride!
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Distilled water is always strongly recommended to extend the life of the unit. Pipe water will work in case you run out of distilled, but only as a temporary solution.
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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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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. :-/