Is it necessary to use distilled water in these or will regular tap water work?
45312
Distilled water would not be a bad idea, however my wife's lasted 25 years and she used only tap water, and she bought another one when it quit.
45313
I've been using the same unit since 2006 and have never used anything but NYC tap water without any problems.
45314
I used bottled water as I had read that in the instructions I assume eventually calcium or other minerals would build up and may effect the heating element.
45315
My understanding is if you want it to work for a long time, then use nothing but distilled water.
1413653
I have always just used tap water and have not had any problems. I don't think distilled, filtered, or pre-boiled water is necessary.
978405
If you are talking about fluoride, no. You will need specialty filters, distillation, or reverse osmosis to remove fluoride from tap water.
627678
I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
2122161
I use regular tap water. The manual in fact says to use untreated tap water. The manual does suggest a mix of distilled and tap water when the tape water is very hard. Use tap water.
1097760
i have been using tap water with not problems. I'm sure it would be better to use distilled water in any iron however, as any tap water is going to have some minerals that build up on heating elements.
664816
We have been using regular tap water, as the instructions for the iron allow. But if your water is rather "hard" (meaning it contains chemicals and it is difficult to get many suds when using soap and water to wash your hands, etc.) then distilled water would probably be the better way to go.
2122160
Distilled water is best. If your tap water is low in minerals, it should work fine.
2235047
Distilled water is recommended so that is what I have always used. Tap water often has deposits that can clog up an iron with sediment. Hope this is helpful.
1652920
The instructions do not specify to use distilled water. I use cool tap water. Definitely need to clean according to instructions. I am very happy with this humidifier.
932719
Yes it's better to use distilled water. It's a cleaner water and it won't clog it up.
385605
Saline or distilled is fine. Just no tap water as it has all those extra chemicals in it.
932621
If you only use distilled water, a filter is not required. It is recomended if you use tap water.
1749005
I'd recommend using filtered water. But if you don't have a filtering pot or bottled water then use the tap water.
1811997
I use tap water. It says distilled is better but i haven't had any issues. Been using it weekly since i got it about 5 months ago
2245585
Oh, you're supposed to use distilled water b/c these guys originate from rain-filled, temporary pools of water, which, as a general rule, are practically devoid of minerals, unlike most types of tap water. If placed in mineral-rich water, they will not hatch, or mostly not hatch. I was super-impatient and dumped them all in tap water and nothing happened. I do remember reading in several tropical fish magazine articles that they really should have distilled water. They can be put in regular water (I think) as they develop.
1839962
Distilled water is not very good for drinking. It has no minerals and can be acidic. Filtered water is best.