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Originally Posted by Titan151
So I was going to attempt to explain this, then I realized that I am somewhat limited in my knowledge of both. So I did a google and found some good info that seems to make sense. Here is an excerpt from what I found.
" I'm not knowledgeable about the engineering aspects such as the cost of one
Compared to the other. However, as the names imply deionized water is water
that has been passed through a column or membrane to remove ions present. If
it is of the type used in homes, it is not truly a de-ionizer, removing all
ions, but rather an ion exchange column that exchanges polyvalent ions such
as Mg++ and Ca++ for Na+ ions. A de-ionizing column will not remove nonionic
organic substances from the water.
In contrast, distilled water is actually boiled in a still and the
condensate collected and distributed. Distillation removes both ionic and
nonionic organic contaminants.
Either method will require periodic regeneration, in the case of a
deionizer, or cleaning in the case of a still. I think you will have to
weigh the cost of maintenance and the required capacity needed before making
your decision."
Vince Calder - as found at
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasc.../chem00223.htm
It's about time I did a little research on this one myself. I guess it really makes sense that using condensation would eliminate a broader range of impurities. As for the quantity removed given either method who knows.... |
Daaaaammmnn!! Nice, research. I think, if you use either distilled or de-ionized water it'll eventually grab the particulates of metal that it encounters. Causing it to be as conductive as tap water. The benefit is that it is filtered, boiled and stilled clean water. No bacteria or organisms swimming around.
Man! I was at a lab one day, and you won't beleive the sh*t I saw in our tap water! Tiny organisms swimming around, having sex, and procreating to expand their species.............well you get the message.
Bottled water for life, after that day.