Water: What kind of water is safe to use in the Advancer?
1374264
We also have a water softener and according to the directions that came with the iron, I use bottled spring water. The directions say you can use tap, but I didn't want to chance it. It also mentions in the directions not to use distilled water.
2157021
I've been using for a few months and love it. It hasn't rusted. I always use purified water.
776930
the company advises you to use non-chlorinated water. i only use spring water. Perhaps filtered water, but you it might also need to be fluoride free
584753
Ideally you should use distilled water. Filtered water at least. Tap water may contain substances that will kill it slowly over time.
1626502
I only used bottled water with mine because the water here is hard, however, I would think that you could use any kind.
1856698
Depending on what you're using the water for, it's quite high, those parts per mm could be any kind of mineral or other element, which could mean if enough ammount of a certain dangerous mineral would make that water not safe for drinking. Even if you use a filter sometimes isn't enough, but I suppose a good filter could lower that to 200 which is safer for drinking. If it's just to wash dishes, it's ok.
674415
no idea!! Sorry, I'm just using that, I read a very good things about those prills, so I just bought them like this and use them, actually the water taste much better for me!!
274810
You have to consider heavy metals and some toxins of course. You would want to know what is upstream, and if there has been any dumping from factories...etc, etc. Common sense and caution is a must. Still...these are a must have.
1625280
Instructions for the iron suggest tap water or a mix of 50/50 tap and distilled. There is no discussion of water types. I would definitely us the 50/50 with your hard water. Be sure to release the steam when you shut it off. Even though I have very good water, I still raise iron above my head hoping water will drain out of iron and hose.
378848
I use tap water and have had no problem. I don't think there'd be any problem with distilled water either, but there's not a restriction on the water used.
2063018
I would still boil the water since there are no guarantees that this filter will take out any viruses or anything that it is not made to filter. Take care.
1097758
Most tap water can be used in this iron. If water is very hard, distilled or demineralized water should be used. Do not use water processed through home water softening systems because this water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. Do not use water additives or substitute water such as linen or scented water in the steam iron. They can stain fabrics or damage the iron
1246037
I can say this filter is not for "biologically unsafe" water. I'd talk to an outfit that sells nothing but filters.
347998
The water is room temperature. Be sure to use filtered rather than tap water.
644880
The Aquatabs will be fine. I used them, as did 3 other friends I met while hiking in Nepal and none of us got sick. Aquatabs work great and don't give water the terrible taste that iodine does.
193716
I use bottled water and it works great. But the manual says to use tap water so either would be fine.
2157993
I do not recommend buying essentia right now.They had a contamination problem a few months back and I am not sure if the water is safe.Also check with your doctor if are able to drink something with this amount of PH.It is not healthy alternative to water.Their customer service only cares about money and don't care about people getting sick out because of their water.