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[*] posted on 4-2-2012 at 13:56


Would distilling tap water leave any contaminants? Chlorine or otherwise?
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[*] posted on 4-2-2012 at 17:52


Yes, (if you don't have a softener) tap water is usually loaded with calcium bicarbonate, which turns into calcium carbonate upon boiling, leaving a nasty deposit. The best you could do is collect rainwater, which is distilled by definition.



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