Guest guest Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 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 _____ 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 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 _____ 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 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 Recent Activity a.. 1New Members Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2388 - Release 09/22/09 05:51:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 > 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 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 - joel<joel < > Friday, September 25, 2009 7:38 AM Re: Remineralizing distilled water Recent Activity a.. 1New Members</members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYjMyYmd\ hBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMzNDQxMzQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MTI5Mjk1BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3Z\ tYnJzBHN0aW1lAzEyNTM4ODk1NDE-> Visit Your Group <;_ylc=X3oDMTJldTI0OGZtBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz\ E0BGdycElkAzMzNDQxMzQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MTI5Mjk1BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMT\ I1Mzg4OTU0MQ--> Give Back for Good<http://us.lrd./_ylc=X3oDMTJtNnE1MmJpBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BF9wAzEEZ3JwSW\ QDMzM0NDEzNARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUxMjkyOTUEc2VjA25jbW9kBHNsawNicmFuZARzdGltZQMxMjUzOD\ g5NTQx;_ylg=1/SIG=11314uv3k/**http%3A//brand./forgood> Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free!<http://us.lrd./_ylc=X3oDMTJvNzQ2aWhxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BF9wAzIEZ3JwS\ WQDMzM0NDEzNARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUxMjkyOTUEc2VjA25jbW9kBHNsawN0b29sYmFyBHN0aW1lAzEyN\ TM4ODk1NDE-;_ylg=1/SIG=11c6dvmk9/**http%3A//toolbar./%3F.cpdl=ygrps> easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group</start;_ylc=X3oDMTJvcTM0Mm83BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BF9wAzM\ EZ3JwSWQDMzM0NDEzNARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUxMjkyOTUEc2VjA25jbW9kBHNsawNncm91cHMyBHN0aW1\ lAzEyNTM4ODk1NDE-> in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 > 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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