Comments on: Common Home Water Test Kit MISTAKES To AVOID

By: Jules

Jules — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:05:10 +0000

I hope I’m not being dim, but I can’t find any info on this site re tabletop distillers.
Many seem to regard distilled water as “dead water”.
It feels (to me) “dry” when tasting, and whilst I don’t actually enjoy drinking it plain, my partner does.
There is info on distilled water on Andrew Norton Webbers site, if anyone is interested.
When I test my distilled water with a TDS meter, it always comes out the best over tap, or bottled.
When the water has completed it’s distilling cycle, after cooling down I clean the distiller.
I can see that the bottom of the distiller has turned brownish in colour, and there are white deposits on the walls of the distiller.
I use white (clear) vinegar to clean, and after leaving for a few hours, the vinegar is no longer clear, and I feel glad not to have drunk the tap water before distilling.

By: Drew

Drew — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:00:44 +0000

For tap water is there a standard good result that doesn’t look perfect? Someone in my town shared results from a home test kit that goes from yellow to red.. yellow being good and got pink. I’m wondering if pink is common like a standard good color?

By: Luke George (Mr Water Geek)

Luke George (Mr Water Geek) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:23:18 +0000

In reply to Patrick.

Hi Patrick

The filter traps contaminants like metals and fluoride, and keeps it away from your drinking water but the buildup over time are why filters need to be changed.

However, you may need to change the filters more frequently or get something more powerful (e.g. a whole house filter) if your water is heavily contaminated.

Stay hydrated,
Luke

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:01:04 +0000

Where does the metals and flouride go after berkey filtration? One would think the buildup would contaminate everything. And yes, I have changed filters. I’m thinking I should just boil my water, and create a distillery.