Is it necessary to use distilled water in these or will regular tap water work?
45312
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.
45313
I've been using the same unit since 2006 and have never used anything but NYC tap water without any problems.
45314
I used bottled water as I had read that in the instructions I assume eventually calcium or other minerals would build up and may effect the heating element.
45315
My understanding is if you want it to work for a long time, then use nothing but distilled water.
1652921
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.
940354
Yes, with distilled or purified water. Remember DMSO grabs stuff and quickly brings it into the body so you don't want to take in any toxins from regular tap water. Dilute at a minimum 50/50. More typical use is at 70%-75% water.
1601100
It says in the instructio not to. And holefully you are using distilled water? Do not use tap
834965
The one I purchased does not require distilled water so I use regular tap water. So far everything is fine. If after prolonged use there is buildup, like all the other steaming products, vinegar and water should clear that up nicely.
2245585
Oh, you're supposed to use distilled water b/c these guys originate from rain-filled, temporary pools of water, which, as a general rule, are practically devoid of minerals, unlike most types of tap water. If placed in mineral-rich water, they will not hatch, or mostly not hatch. I was super-impatient and dumped them all in tap water and nothing happened. I do remember reading in several tropical fish magazine articles that they really should have distilled water. They can be put in regular water (I think) as they develop.
1413657
I asked my doctor and he strongly recommended distilled water only -- no tap, no filtered. There's just too much of a risk of infection from tap water. I wouldn't chance it.
1586053
i use Purified water. I don't recommend using Tap water. Haven't tried distilled.
2122160
Distilled water is best. If your tap water is low in minerals, it should work fine.
2157538
Shahed, Using distilled water will save you having to clean the boiler element. Filtered water won't help. Whether it's worth it or not depends on how hard your tap water is. If it's very hard, distilled water is the way to go.
1219119
I just use regular water but I assume distilled water will reduce the amount of chemical build-up in the long run.
325845
As far as I know, yes. I usually use distilled water in mine. Work's great. Work's even better with the Hornady gun cleaning solution.
298655
The website says plain tap water and every tap water has different mineral contents so I imagine well water would be fine. If you want to be 100% certain I would contact the manufacturer.
2192001
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.
336424
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.
1424303
Yes, but I use tap water and it works fine. I have to fill it up once a day so buying distilled gets expensive.
1753117
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...