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Distiller Pre-Purchase Considerations

DISTILLERS RESEARCH TOPIC LINKS:
Impurities Removed by Distillation
Types Of Distillers and Equipment
(VOC’s) volatile organic compounds
Maintaining Your Water Distiller
Pricing, Purchase, Operational Costs
Advantages & Disadvantages
Pre-Purchase Considerations

Also See: Distillation Process Defined

And: Testing Your Water Supply

Items to consider when purchasing a distiller

  • Test your water for impurities. A distiller might not be the best treatment alternative.
  • How much distilled water does your household need? (per day, per year)
  • What type of distillers will fit into your needs?
  • How easy is the distiller to clean and/or repair?
  • What type of convenience level should a distiller offer? (manual or automatic operation)
  • What will you do with the by-products of distillers — waste water, waste heat, old ACF cartridges?
  • Is it designed to remove VOCs? Some distillers are designed to remove VOCs but many are not.
  • What is the cost of maintenance?
  • Purchase price does not directly indicate a distiller’s performance. A moderately priced unit might work as well as expensive units.
  • Don’t buy more equipment than you need.
  • Choose a reputable dealer — Get guarantees in writing and read them thoroughly.
  • Beware of advertising that is too good to be true.
  • Equipment should carry UL and NSF or AWQA approval.
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This post was written by whitey on February 22, 2009 Comments (0)

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