How to de-scale and generally clean your water
distillation unit
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. Better
clean out that water distiller then!
How To Properly Clean Your Water Distillation Unit by:
Nick Wright
The best way to get the longest use out of your water distillation unit is
through routine cleaning. If you stay on top of it and periodically clean the
water distiller, you can avoid having any mould build up and get the most
efficient use out of your filter. It is really quite simple to clean the water
distillation system, but it all depends on the kind of system you have.
For certain water distillation units you may have to clean it more frequently
than others; it all depends on the type of unit you purchase. The most common
cleanser is de-scaler, which is an acid called Sulfamic Acid. This is the most
effective method and therefore also makes the most sense.
Other people prefer to use a less acidic cleanser to clean their water
distiller. A less acidic and milder acid that you can use is vinegar, which will
get the job done as well. Either way, it is recommended that you de-scale your
water distillation unit every 3 to 4 months. Remember; you may have to clean it
sooner or later than the typical 3 to 4 month period depending on your system.
To get the best of your system you will want to empty the boiling chamber every
week as well.
The first step to cleaning your water distiller is to obviously turn off the
main power switch and then remove the lid from the boiling chamber. The next
step is to add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the de-scaler, Sulfamic Acid or vinegar, to
the boiling chamber. You will agitate the solution for about 5 to 10 seconds.
After that, let the system set over night with the de-scaler to get the full
effect and clean to the fullest. The next day drain the de-scaler from the
boiling chamber of your water distiller and rinse with 4 liters of water. You
may need to pour even more water into the boiling chamber; you are just trying
to remove the entire de-scaler residue that remains in the boiling chamber.
If you are still having trouble removing all of the de-scaler, try to wipe the
residue from the sides with a soft cloth. After all of the residue from the
de-scaler is removed from your water distillation system, turn on the main power
and water to make sure the water is coming into the boiling chamber. If you have
action, place the lid on the boiling chamber and you are set to go.
It is vital that you clean your water distiller from time to time to ensure you
get the full effect of clean water and allow your water distillation system to
last awhile. By following the steps listed above, you should have no problem
cleaning your water distiller and enjoying a nice refreshing glass of clean
water.
About The Author
For more information related to water and air
filtration related products and topics please visit-
Water Filter Articles Vitashower
Vitamin C Chlorine Shower Filter -
The Vitamin Shower Filter
Article Source:
http://www.articlecube.com