PUREST WATER MADE EASILY AT HOME:
I've had this distiller for a couple of years now and make 2-3 gallons of water PER DAY for my family. It is EXCELLENT. (Make sure and read my tip below if you do buy one). To comment on the previous reviewer's statement that there's no point in distilling water and then keeping it in a plastic container -- the water doesn't stay in the container for any significant length of time to contaminate it. If there is a concern, the water can be easily poured into a glass jug and stored that way. With water this pure, I've found we drink more than ever and feel great about the health advantages and cost savings. The pitcher holds a gallon and that amount is easily used by most people within a day, given the amount we drink and cook with (i.e. water added in cooking to make oatmeal, rice, etc.). The main reason we purchased this unit to begin with was that we moved into a home that has a water softener unit which automatically deposits salt and chemicals into the main water system. I watered houseplants with that water and within a week the plants died!! We simply didn't want to drink that water, but we like our water softener for other reasons (no hard water deposits) and didn't want to remove it. The cost to produce the water in this distiller has not made any significant difference in our electricity bill, and we've found it to be cheaper and much more convenient than purchasing bottled water (who even knows what impurities bottled water contains!). One TIP that I would recommend which allows the water to distill a lot faster: FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE HOTTEST POSSIBLE TAP WATER INSTEAD OF COLD WATER. It will cut down on the time it takes to make a gallon, as the unit won't have to work as long to bring the kettle to the boiling temperature required. This unit is easy to us -just fill the kettle with hot water and press a button. I've found the Waterwise company to be very helpful with my questions, etc. over the phone. I would highly recommend this product. I can't imagine a glass of any other kind of water now! September 15, 2008 Just to emphasize a quote by another reviewer: "...carafe is made of #5 plastic which does not leach (break down and create toxins) when heated..."
What's the Point?:
I really do not see the point of spending a lot of money and effort on a water distiller that empties itself into a plastic receptacle. The purpose of a distiller is to remove toxins and other impurities, and all available evidence indicates that there is a risk of reintroducing toxins into the water through the plastic storage container. Did the geniuses who designed this never think of using a glass or stainless steel storage jug?
Best Purchase I Have Ever Made!:
I knew we needed to drink clean water. Our water has so many minerals in it and it took them all out. I had no idea the difference in taste. My coffee and tea taste a world of difference. I also use it for cooking. The food even tastes better. No more buying plastic tasting bottled water!!! I will never be without this machine. I am even taking it in our motorhome. One thing I learned, a rinse between distilling with vinegar keeps the unit just like new.
Unhappy with model 8800:
I've had to replace the steam pipe six times in the past 4 years 2 months. Currently, the distiller is leaking/losing equal to 1 inch of water in carafe. Water accumulates in the upper chamber above the kettle/boiler where the fan is located. Water and electricity don't mix. Not a good sign. Pain in the neck to ship for repairs.
TASTES LIKE PLASTIC:
This water distiller makes the water taste like plastic. I guess this company thinks that 'fresh clean sweet tasting water' tastes like plastic.. I don't know what I was thinking when I bought a water distiller with a plastic container.. Plus when its running it heats up the whole kitchen.. great for winter.. not in the middle of summer... I guess it will be good in a survival situation.. if our water is tainted.. but still we would be drinking plastic water.. which in my mind wouldn't be much better for you.. Oh well. I'm going to have to keep it cause its return date passed. We kept trying to distill in it.. in hopes that the plastic smell/taste would wear off after a few uses.. it helped a little bit.. but not much.
| EAN: | 0833304000014 | | MPN: | WW8800 | | UPC: | 833304000014 |
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