Remineralizing distilled water

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I'm thinking that I want to go with distilled water and I'm aware of

the need to remineralize it. I was thinking about using Himalayan salt

to remineralize it. I've seen references to making sole out of it, so

it seemed to me that one could just dilute it a little more and use it

for all one's drinking water.

 

I saw a couple other products for remineralizing, but they seem rather

expensive.

 

So, interested in comments/suggestions.

 

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Joel,

 

 

 

I have read that inorganic minerals are not absorbable by the body, though I

am aware that sellers of mineral supplements may disagree, saying that their

minerals are " colloidal " or whatever. So I haven't felt the need to

remineralize my water or add salt to it. I feel that getting your minerals

in organic form, from plants, is a far better way to go. Greens have lots of

minerals.

 

 

 

One alternative to distilled water you may want to consider is the

deionization and carbon block filter system offered by Custom Pure in

Shoreline. I have been a customer of theirs for many years, with a unit

under my kitchen sink. In their tests they have found it to test purer than

distilled water (and they sell distillers also). Not only that, but it is

cheaper and more convenient than water distillers. Check out this chart:

http://www.custompure.com/doc/premium.htm

 

 

 

Mark

 

 

 

 

 

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On Behalf Of joel

Monday, September 21, 2009 3:39 PM

 

Remineralizing distilled water

 

 

 

 

 

I'm thinking that I want to go with distilled water and I'm aware of

the need to remineralize it. I was thinking about using Himalayan salt

to remineralize it. I've seen references to making sole out of it, so

it seemed to me that one could just dilute it a little more and use it

for all one's drinking water.

 

I saw a couple other products for remineralizing, but they seem rather

expensive.

 

So, interested in comments/suggestions.

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

P.S.: The Custom Pure MB series, the one on the left of the chart, is the

deionization/carbon block system that I have. I just tested my water with a

little portable water tester that measures total dissolved solids (TDS).

The reading was 2 parts per million (it's supposed to be zero, according to

Custom Pure, but I just changed the filter and maybe there was some residue

left over from before). Then I tested my tap water: 149 ppm.

 

Mark

 

>One alternative to distilled water you may want to consider is the

deionization and carbon block filter system offered by Custom Pure in

Shoreline. I have been a customer of theirs for many years, with a unit

under my kitchen sink. In their tests they have found it to test purer than

distilled water (and they sell distillers also). Not only that, but it is

cheaper and more convenient than water distillers. Check out this chart:

http://www.custompu <http://www.custompure.com/doc/premium.htm>

re.com/doc/premium.htm

 

Mark

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mark - is your water flouridated? That's the one I want out of my water. I've

had a reverse osmosis unit on my countertop for years to get the flouride out.

I'd really like to move something under the counter, but haven't found one that

removes the flouride for a reasonable price, anyway.

 

Thanks, Shari

 

 

[Guest guest]

Shari,

 

 

 

No, my water isn't fluoridated. But my system will remove fluoride. Check

with Custom Pure on the cost. They have a number of different options.

 

 

 

Mark

 

 

 

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On Behalf Of SV

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:30 AM

 

Re: Remineralizing distilled water

 

 

 

 

 

Mark - is your water flouridated? That's the one I want out of my water.

I've had a reverse osmosis unit on my countertop for years to get the

flouride out. I'd really like to move something under the counter, but

haven't found one that removes the flouride for a reasonable price, anyway.

 

Thanks, Shari

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Mark,

 

WHere do you live that they do not add Floride to the water ?

 

C

 

Shari,

 

No, my water isn't fluoridated. But my system will remove fluoride. Check

with Custom Pure on the cost. They have a number of different options.

 

Mark

 

 

 

 

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There's a RO filter system at Costco for about $175. Saw it at the S. Seattle

one yesterday. You might also check costco.com.

 

Laurie

 

, " SV " <shavig wrote:

>

> Mark - is your water flouridated? That's the one I want out of my water.

I've had a reverse osmosis unit on my countertop for years to get the flouride

out. I'd really like to move something under the counter, but haven't found one

that removes the flouride for a reasonable price, anyway.

>

> Thanks, Shari

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> I have read that inorganic minerals are not absorbable by the body, though I

> am aware that sellers of mineral supplements may disagree, saying that their

> minerals are " colloidal " or whatever. So I haven't felt the need to

> remineralize my water or add salt to it. I feel that getting your minerals

> in organic form, from plants, is a far better way to go. Greens have lots of

> minerals.

 

My understanding is that " pure " water (eg. distilled) is

" aggressive " --highly corrosive. Companies that work with pure water

reminieralize it so it doesn't corrode the pipes. It leeches minerals

from the body. Now, as long as you're consuming enough minerals,

that's not necessarily an issue, but if one isn't... and either way

it's not really " good " for you to have that happening.

 

I looked at the deionization. It's very interesting. It also results

in " aggressive " water, so I would still want to do some sort of

remineralization. I have avoided getting an RO system because all the

waste water and distillers are either high maintenance or quite

expensive.

 

By the way, does anyone know if there is a local place I can pick up a

water meter to test for dissolved solids? I see them online, but I'm

trying to get one soon and avoid shipping.

 

Thanks!

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Hi Joel,

 

Wouldn't a hardware store have a meter? I was told they are only around $10 for

a water testing kit. Good luck.

 

Peace on earth.

 

Cheryl

 

 

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Is custompure the only one that sells deionization systems for home

use? Why am I not seeing these for sale anywhere else (besides

commercial/industrial applications)?

 

 

On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM, Mark H <hovila wrote:

> One alternative to distilled water you may want to consider is the

> deionization and carbon block filter system offered by Custom Pure in

> Shoreline. I have been a customer of theirs for many years, with a unit

> under my kitchen sink. In their tests they have found it to test purer than

> distilled water (and they sell distillers also). Not only that, but it is

> cheaper and more convenient than water distillers. Check out this chart:

> http://www.custompure.com/doc/premium.htm

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Joel,

 

>Is custompure the only one that sells deionization systems for home

use? Why am I not seeing these for sale anywhere else (besides

commercial/industrial applications)?

 

They may be the only ones. When I was in the store last week, Jim Fox, the

owner, took me in the back and showed me his large water systems. They sell

systems and water to businesses, too. I don't fully understand how the

process works, but evidently the impurities are drawn via deionization to

some kind of resin (plastic) granules. They use the carbon block filter as

an initial treatment, which makes the deionization phase more effective, if

I understand it right.

 

Anyway, as he was explaining it to me, I asked him if other companies were

marketing a similar system, and he said no. Then I said he should franchise

it nationally, and he said he'd like to. Maybe he's working on it. He may

have invented some aspects of the process, I don't know. He's got a masters

and PhD and seems to know what he is doing.

 

Mark

 

On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM, Mark H <hovila (AT) comcast (DOT)

<hovila%40comcast.net> net> wrote:

> One alternative to distilled water you may want to consider is the

> deionization and carbon block filter system offered by Custom Pure in

> Shoreline. I have been a customer of theirs for many years, with a unit

> under my kitchen sink. In their tests they have found it to test purer

than

> distilled water (and they sell distillers also). Not only that, but it is

> cheaper and more convenient than water distillers. Check out this chart:

> http://www.custompu <http://www.custompure.com/doc/premium.htm>

re.com/doc/premium.htm

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

> Anyway, as he was explaining it to me, I asked him if other companies were

> marketing a similar system, and he said no. Then I said he should franchise

> it nationally, and he said he'd like to. Maybe he's working on it. He may

> have invented some aspects of the process, I don't know. He's got a masters

> and PhD and seems to know what he is doing.

 

 

I just spoke to them: probably the reason only they sell it:

 

1) Sounds like the founder invented how to make it small enough for

practical residential use.

 

2) The system can fit under the sink for relatively " clean " water like

in the northwest. But in many other areas the water is much " dirtier "

(higher TDS). The higher TDS requires a bigger tank to handle, which

means it wouldn't fit under the sink--so, not so interesting to

marketers trying to sell a system if it won't fit under the sink.

 

They call the water " triple distilled " and there is a pre and post

carbon filter.

 

Annual costs can be a little bit (but so are other systems) as you

they send you a new tank and you send yours back each year, plus

carbon filter refills.

 

Anyway... good to know this is an option.

 

Hope the water topic discussion did not diverge too far from this

list's intention.

 

Thanks all!