1) Is the water, at any time, in contact with plastic? 2) Would it be appropriate to add liquid minerals so one is not depleted of minerals?
1118913
That drinking distilled water someone causes mineral deficiencies is an unfortunate bit of misinformation, probably from that crappy Mercola site. Considering that FAR more of your minerals come from the food you eat than the water you drink, you'll be fine. Supplement if you want; not necessary.
1118914
No, the water is never in contact with plastic. The company fixed that. And, YES, I definitely add 2 drops of liquid, concentrated sea minerals to each glass of water that I drink (Concentrace brand). Otherwise, the body will start leaching minerals from the bones to maintain proper biochemistry.
1118915
No, the water is not in touch with plastic at any time. I don't know about liquid minerals, but I do know that if you drink plenty of fresh juices this should not be a problem. If water is your main hydration, then probably the answer is yes, you'll need the extra minerals.
1118916
The water is inside stainless steel until exiting through a charcoal filter. I would take vitamin supplements and eat proper food to deal with the minerals.
1118917
The answer to question (1) is no and question (2) I do not know. We get minerals from the foods we eat, don't we?
1118918
Just got mine and YES there is a soft little plastic attachment that guides the water down into the glass container.
1118919
Short answers 1 - The steam distilled water does not touch any plastic. 2 - Some say yes, some say no, I believe that distilled water is best for the human body. Long answers 1 - With this model there is a glass insert that goes into the plastic spout. Water only comes in contact with the metal condensing tube and the glass insert (carbon filter as well when installed). 2 - This is a question of extreme controversy. There are groups that will come to the conclusion that water is suppose to have minerals in it while other groups state that distilled water is the best thing for the body as we get all of our minerals from food (fruits, vegetables, meats, etc) and not water. I am with the ladder as the minerals in tap water are inorganic (therefore useless and potentially harmful to the human body) and there are other "additives" that are harmful to the human body in tap water. Inorganic minerals are given to plants and converted into organic minerals that are useable for the human body. Minerals add taste to water and water is supposed to be tasteless. In fact doctors state that after surgery it is recommended that the patient consumes distilled water for a while, in addition there are also natural cures that incorporate distilled water. In my research I have come to the conclusion that water is used to help flush toxins and other unwanted materials out of the body while at the same time keeping the body hydrated. Food provides the minerals and nutrients needed for a healthy body. I suggest that you do your own research into the matter in order to find your own answers.
1118920
Water comes out of the coil and is funneled into the glass by a plastic spiggot. You can add whatever you want. This is pure distilled water. Minerals come from food too. I drink and cook with it as is.
540879
I have not done this. I have used a block of ice. I don't particularly care for putting plastic in the drinking water.
2071863
there are no plastic components that would interact with the water.....only the outside base and handle are plastic, all other parts are glass and metal
1184396
can't answer with any authority. I assume it would have something to do with the hardness of the water and how the material disperses the minerals and metals contained in typical water.
1908305
The water does not touch any metal. The pitcher part is completely glass except for the lid (which you can just open and pour if you don't want the water to touch the plastic either).
325857
regular water is fine but all mine is reverse osmosis. If you don't i would watch for lime build up.
2073830
Maybe, provided water is clean and has no debris which could clog nozzle. Best to send a question to Manf.
2150240
I have used rain water with no problem. Would that be the same source? The issue with other types of water, as I understand it, is trace amounts of chemicals such as chlorine.
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I find this whole water filtration business confounding; 50 ppm sounds good but is that 50 just minerals or the lead and the mercury and the really bad things? I am going to see what my county says about my water quality and if they stand by that to start; I know you shouldn't have any fluoride, which undermines thyroid function. good luck.
1901740
Most likely, but the end result is what I'm after.....clean water that I add trace mineral drops to. There's no sense at all in drinking anything else.
801367
I believe it should only be used with water. I think any other solution could possibly cause the plastic/material to break down or risk any other damage. Plain warm water gets the job done for me!
288825
Scott, I have had my unit for less than a year, and really enjoy its fast operation. The 'interior' is all stainless steel, with a sensor at the bottom. The 'plastic' is a circumference at the top of the unit, the handle and the outside bast of the unit. None of them touch the water. There is a small screen on the inside by the pouring spout that is a filter, and a bit of nonn-stainles steel will be exposed that touches the water when pouring. I have not found any problems with my unit and use it 4 or 5 times per week. Hope this helps. --Richard Kelman
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I would think you could use it with salt water since all internal working parts that the salt water can come into contact with is plastic.
430411
I have not checked nor am I sure how you would. But I have seen no signs of any ill effects. Stainless steel is one of the best things to use for a water environment. I hope this helps.
182225
Yes, it does have plastic in contact with the water (not much, but some), plus the lid and spout filter parts. It's still enough plastic that I can taste and smell the chemicals which leech into the water.Disappointing, because I bought this kettle thinking it might be better than some of the others. As far as I can tell, there isn't a single plastic-free electric kettle on the market (in the US) right now.
1105170
Seems like a bad idea from a safety perspective to use it with plastic. Not to mention, plastic won't conduct the heat very well when it's really cold. I'd spend a couple bucks and get a metal waterer to make sure it works. Works great with my metal waterer.
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I couldn't see any information about it on the unit, but water in it is mostly in contact with stainless steel interior, so even if the plastic is not BPAfree there is only short period when water is exposed to it.