We have made our first batch of distilled water. It is very hot (washing up temp) after req 30 mins. Is this usual?
801258
I usually wait at least an hour for cool down.And be careful about how much water you use to cleanthe outside as I over did it and the internal wires rusted out.White vinegar cleans the inside very well.
801259
yep, that is normal (it functions by boiling the water to vapor and drips out, so it will be hot for a good bit.) I like to make some ice cubes out of it to have on hand if my husband is impatient for cool water. I personally enjoy warm water (with a little lemon) as it is closer to the body's temperature. Don't forget to add minerals back to your distilled water (a little pinch of pink salt and a pinch of baking soda will get you some great alkalizing water)
801260
We always let our cool a couple of hours before we clean it. Just use a little white vinegar and it washes up great. I always wait until the distilled water is cool to use it as well. Have had my own distiller for over 25 years. We bought one for our son last year for Christmas as he needs to run a humidifier in the winter or he gets bloody noses from the dry weather. Hope this helps.
801261
I wait at least 30 minutes before carefully removing the 'top' as it is very hot; then I rinse the base using my sprayer; then add a couple cups of white vinegar and let it soak for a few hours (we have very hard water). (I save then reuse the vinegar several times.) Using vinegar after each batch makes it much easier to keep the Waterwise clean!
801262
A water distiller boils water inside its pot at the boiling temperature of water. The steam then rises and enters a cooling chamber where a fan on top cools the steam which converts it back into water. The water then enters the final phase and drips through a carbon filter and into the collection chamber as lukewarm water. The pot will be very hot, but the water it makes should be cool. It will boil all of the water until it boils it all into steam, about 6 hours for one gallon to be converted. Don't worry, the cost is probably still less than carrying a jug of water home from the supermarket.
801263
Yes, Sandy, the distilled water will be warmer than room temperature! Cool it in a glass pitcher in the fridge (a pitcher because the glass 'catcher' takes longer to cool). Try making ice cubes with the distilled water and use them to more quickly cool the drinking water! Enjoy!
833730
The water is extremely hot and not very cold (a little cooler than room temp). The only thing I dislike about this unit is how long it takes to fill up anything more than a single glass of water.
2215365
I also think you should contact the seller. I've never had that problem. Either it got really hot in transit or it's from a old batch. Good luck!
1902705
You should began to feel the effects of the heat after 10 minutes or so. Did you fill up the water reservoir up completely. Sounds like the water may not be circulating ,or not heating up.
359493
Yes its normal. Just let the water run for about 5 mins and it should be good
333226
Almost immediately; maybe 5 to 10 seconds max. The water in the boiler is already hot, so it only takes seconds to bring the temperature back up after one shot of water is used. By the time you get rid of the puck or used pod and reload the filter, the green temperature light is back on , and you are ready to brew another shot. I do this when making double shots, as getting 2 pods into the filter is difficult and the pump strains to push the water through the extra paper of 2 pods. If you want to brew doubles without having to reload the filter, I recommend using loose grounds, but that's messier than using pods. I prefer the pods, and reloading. Using it for guests should not be a problem. Almost immediately; maybe 5 to 10 seconds max. The water in the boiler is already hot, so it only takes seconds to bring the temperature back up after one shot of water is used. By the time you get rid of the puck or used pod and reload the filter, the green temperature light is back on , and you are ready to brew another shot. I do this when making double shots, as getting 2 pods into the filter is difficult and the pump strains to push the water through the extra paper of 2 pods. If you want to brew doubles without having to reload the filter, I recommend using loose grounds, but that's... » Read More Almost immediately; maybe 5 to 10 seconds max. The water in the boiler is already hot, so it only takes seconds to bring the temperature back up after one shot of water is used. By the time you get rid of the puck or used pod and reload the filter, the green temperature light is back on , and you are ready to brew another shot. I do this when making double shots, as getting 2 pods into the filter is difficult and the pump strains to push the water through the extra paper of 2 pods. If you want to brew doubles without having to reload the filter, I recommend using loose grounds, but that's messier than using pods. I prefer the pods, and reloading. Using it for guests should not be a problem. « Show Less
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I highly recommend warming the water first. Using cold water can be very uncomfortable.
2232259
True! I have to heat the coffee after it poured! I use the hot water steamer to make instant coffee, which is very hot!
2032653
I used to make several gallons of distilled water and then use the cleaning solution. Now I use a plastic brush over the inside and rinse it out with hot water. I see slight build up after a distilling session which seems to disappear with the treatment just described.
1023946
Put the hot water on your towels and wring excess off... Put wet ones on bottom rack and dry on top.... You will have max heat In 30 min this way... Mine is excellent I love it
860807
The water is hot even in cold climate. My basement is not heated and shower is on 2nd fl I don't have a problem. Realize that the cold water already in the pipe has to come out first so it takes a minute to expel that.
1150155
I suspect that the water is not hot enough, either because of the washing machine settings or because the water coming out of the water heater is not hot enough, or both. I am not a technician but this can be the cause, specially if you tried different bottles. Otherwise it could be just one bad bottle.
586366
I did not have that experience at all. I washed my bottles in the dishwasher if that makes a difference? I always use high water temp and heated dry.
2165758
Because it's only water and sealed it's unaffected by temperature extremes...there are indications on the packaging of issues regarding temperature extremes. Just be careful should it get over 112 where you store the water, it could burn if you try to drink without letting it cool down somehow first
1956319
I also run mine with the cool setting off for a few minutes before shutting it off to dry out the machine. I drain it regularly and don't let old water stay in the basin. There was a smell for a couple days when it was new but it went away. I'm very happy with the purchase.
1433446
It is heated. I put pretty warm water in before I use it. BUT it does not stay hot (warm)
325286
I can't say for sure, but it seems like its steaming as it is moving through. I've poured a cup pretty quickly and it was hot.