Guest guest Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I am considering getting a distiller instead of a household water filtration system. However, the water reaches 212*F inside the distillation tank. What does everyone think about this?I am not aware of any changes, which take place in water, that will make this unhealthy. However, maybe someone out there knows something I don't.Water doesn't have to reach 212*F to vaporize. Typically, in nature, water doesn't get nearly to this temperature before it begins to evaporate.I have heard of solar distillers, but have also heard they don't remove all the contaminants. I don't really understand this because this is how nature does it, and rain is supposed to be the purest of all water.Before anyone asks, yes, this is a serious question..........lol --ScottDon't under estimate the wisdom of nature. Learn about the power of raw foods at ---> http://www.rawfoods.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Distilled water is the best! According to my high school chemistry teacher it's the purest, and my dad drank it all the time as he was sensitive to the fluoride added to most communities' water supplies. I live in Chicago so our tap water is pretty good quality, fine for me at home. We have a filter on the faucet too. Most bottled water labled as spring water or drinking water sold in the stores tastes horrible to me. For tea I boil plain 'ol tap water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Yeah, the regulations for spring water, and bottled water are much looser than for city water. This is true in the US, but I don't know about other places. This is an open invitation for all sorts of garbage to be left in the water, or be added.I have too much time on my hands....lol I was just reading some disturbing articles on using plastic containers for food, and drinks. I guess toxins from the plastics leach onto the water molecules and contaminate the drinks/food. It is even worse if the bottle is left in the sun.--ScottDon't under estimate the wisdom of nature.--- poppys_pad wrote:"Poppy" <poppys_pad Subject: Re: boiled waterThu, 26 Jul 2007 20:33:34 -0000 Distilled water is the best! According to my high school chemistry teacher it's the purest, and my dad drank it all the time as he was sensitive to the fluoride added to most communities' water supplies. I live in Chicago so our tap water is pretty good quality, fine for me at home. We have a filter on the faucet too. Most bottled water labled as spring water or drinking water sold in the stores tastes horrible to me. For tea I boil plain 'ol tap water.__ Learn about the power of raw foods at ---> http://www.rawfoods.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I've heard that, as well. The same is true for freezing water in plastic containers, says the same source. This article prompted me to get rid of all plastics (storage, etc.) in my kitchen and replace with glassware from Pyrex / Anchor. The lids are plastic, of course, but only covering the food, not holding the entire contents. Additionally, I reuse glass juice bottles for carrying water on the go (instead of plastic bottles). Yes, it's a bit more bulky, but travel fine without any plastic container "extras" in our home-filtered water. One final thought...I've also read that metals from pots, teapots etc. (other than stainless steel) also leach metals. The same for aluminum foil. I'd be curious to hear other thoughts on these assertions. Lisa Scott <scottm wrote: Yeah, the regulations for spring water, and bottled water are much looser than for city water. This is true in the US, but I don't know about other places. This is an open invitation for all sorts of garbage to be left in the water, or be added.I have too much time on my hands....lol I was just reading some disturbing articles on using plastic containers for food, and drinks. I guess toxins from the plastics leach onto the water molecules and contaminate the drinks/food. It is even worse if the bottle is left in the sun.--ScottDon't under estimate the wisdom of nature. . Sick sense of humor? Visit TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Brass is OK to use too. It does shed, but less than what you need in your daily diet.I just started replacing my plastic stuff as well. I got a nice new stainless steel thermos. I can use it for backpacking too.--ScottDon't under estimate the wisdom of nature.--- ld_sutton wrote:Lisa Sutton <ld_sutton Subject: Re: Re: boiled waterFri, 27 Jul 2007 08:33:03 -0700 (PDT)I've heard that, as well. The same is true for freezing water in plastic containers, says the same source. This article prompted me to get rid of all plastics (storage, etc.) in my kitchen and replace with glassware from Pyrex / Anchor. The lids are plastic, of course, but only covering the food, not holding the entire contents. Additionally, I reuse glass juice bottles for carrying water on the go (instead of plastic bottles). Yes, it's a bit more bulky, but travel fine without any plastic container "extras" in our home-filtered water. One final thought...I've also read that metals from pots, teapots etc. (other than stainless steel) also leach metals. The same for aluminum foil. I'd be curious to hear other thoughts on these assertions. Lisa Learn about the power of raw foods at ---> http://www.rawfoods.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I just bought a Klean Kanteen.http://www.kleankanteen.com/They even sell sippy cups for children.--ScottDon't under estimate the wisdom of nature.--- ld_sutton wrote:Lisa Sutton <ld_sutton Subject: Re: Re: boiled waterFri, 27 Jul 2007 08:33:03 -0700 (PDT)I've heard that, as well. The same is true for freezing water in plastic containers, says the same source. This article prompted me to get rid of all plastics (storage, etc.) in my kitchen and replace with glassware from Pyrex / Anchor. The lids are plastic, of course, but only covering the food, not holding the entire contents. Additionally, I reuse glass juice bottles for carrying water on the go (instead of plastic bottles). Yes, it's a bit more bulky, but travel fine without any plastic container "extras" in our home-filtered water. One final thought...I've also read that metals from pots, teapots etc. (other than stainless steel) also leach metals. The same for aluminum foil. I'd be curious to hear other thoughts on these assertions. Lisa Learn about the power of raw foods at ---> http://www.rawfoods.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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