Tap water is safe to drink. But only after further purification. After all, when you look at the scum in a teapot it becomes a little scary from the awareness of how much contaminants ingested with untreated water. Yes, it can be passed through a filter: in this way the water will get rid of the foreign substances. But if you want to use it is not pure H2O, then it makes sense to get a distiller.
What is a water distiller and why you need it
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What is a water distiller and why you need it
- The device distiller
- Principle of operation
- performance specifications
The most efficient way to get rid of impurities appeared serial conversion substance in the vapor and back to a liquid. Distiller in fact - alembic: in one of the tanks at high temperatures influence the water is heated and evaporates, then the steam passes through the cooling system and into the tank for collecting condensate is distillate.
Thus prepared water has no smell and taste, is ideal for the preparation of various dishes or simply for use in a pure form. It can be safely fill in appliances with integrated steam generators, since no scale will damage the heating elements. This water will not harm the radiator or window washer car.
The device distiller
Basic equipment includes a simple domestic distiller:
- alembic;
- cooling system;
- lodgement.
But the single distillation is not very effective. All the impurities remain in the unit and into the bowl fill with water, which can be safely called a clean energy but such a system consumes a disproportionate amount. Electric models spend an average power of 1 kW to 1 L of distillate.
ATTENTION! To prepare an elevated degree of purification of water used by multi-column device.
They are installed on the territory of producing distillate enterprises, as they provide a large volume of water cleaning with minimum energy consumption.
Principle of operation
On this basis distillers can be divided into two types:
- steam;
- electric.
How do both types of instrument? Origin needs a source of heat which may serve as a gas or electric stove. A steam device is able to produce large amounts of purified water with minimal energy consumption, but because of the unwieldiness and complexity of service not gained much popularity. Among other drawbacks are allocated:
- The need for constant monitoring because the system does not work in automatic mode.
- Low level of protection in the absence of skills of the treatment of such devices may result in burns or damage to the equipment.
Electric distiller has its own heat source, compact and does not require the skills of handling. His work automated: a liquid level sensor control device is switched off if necessary. The housing device prevents accidental burns. Care such technique typically reduces to systematic descaling.
IMPORTANT! When buying an electric distiller is to pay attention to the presence of protection against overheating and voltage surges. Without it, the instrument dangerous.
Of the disadvantages highlighted high power consumption and low productivity. The average device consumes about 1 kW / h, during which time preparing 750-1000 ml of distillate. But for the needs of the family is quite enough, and the active use of the device, it pays for itself in about a year.
performance specifications
Before buying a device for water treatment is desired to estimate their need for the distillate. If it is used only for drinking and service units with the steam generators, it is suitable modest distiller with a capacity of 1-2 liters. In a situation, when the purified water is planned to prepare better to stop the election on the unit capacity of 4 liters. The acquisition of a volumetric apparatus for domestic use is not justified.
If the container is not made for boiling of stainless steel, then from purchase device should be abandoned - it is not only fully purify the water will not be able, and even saturate and its harmful substances.
The housing may be made of metal or heat-resistant plastic. The only difference is the durability - steel is longer. To protect the user from burns, supplement manufacturers distiller plastic handle.
Capacity for the finished water is usually made of stainless steel or glass. The first option is more durable, the second requires careful treatment. If the device is equipped with a plastic cup (which significantly reduces the cost), make sure that the collection is made from food-grade heat-resistant material. Otherwise water may have an unpleasant taste, testifying to its saturation with harmful substances.
