Curious if everyone is using distilled water?
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I only use distilled water and like you I was running to the store. I bought a used Water Distiller, Countertop, White Enamel, Glass Collection on Craigslist for $50, the new one runs over $175. It took me a few months looking to find it. My suggestion is to check Craigslist or ebay once a week if you don't want to spend the money for a new one.
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I do not use distilled water. I use tap water. It uses about 2oz, it doesn't seem to damage my machine.
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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...
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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 use distilled water in mine. I keep a gallon by each ironing board. You can use tap water but then it depends on the type of tap water in your area. Reliable Corp. recommends the following: ° Distilled water° Softened water (from a household water softener)° Filtered water with low mineral content (counter top unit or store bought)° Tap water (if your tap water is hard, this is the least recommended)Hope this helps!Smiles,Love2Sew&Quilt;
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Distilled water is best. If your tap water is low in minerals, it should work fine.
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My daughter said to use DISTILLED water. So I do and it has been working fine.
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You certainly can use distilled water. Most of the growers seem to want to recommend that you use distilled water over tap because of the lack of fluoride, chemicals and harsh salts in most tap water. I've been using tap water for years on my plants without any issues at all. Mine have grown to an enormous height and have really flourished. I guess the real point is how pure is your current tap water now? If you drink it or you use filtered water, then I suggest that is the same water you should give to your bamboo.
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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.
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It should be distilled although I use reverse osmosis processed water which seems to work fine.
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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.
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We only use distilled water. Do not know if regular tap water will work... we are on a well and might be too hard for the machine.
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Hi, I only used distilled water I live a hard water area. I returned this iron and bought the DeLonghi-VVX1470XGA. I know it costs more but in my opinion it is worth it.
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Distilled water would not be a bad idea, however my wife's lasted 25 years and she used only tap water, and she bought another one when it quit.
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You should only use distilled, I was told. Afterwards besure to rinse it out with clear water.
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To prevent any mineral build-up, I use distilled water. Distilled water is cheap..
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Yes I use my machine several times per day and it works great each time. I would use distilled water so that you don't have to descale often.