Storage for Distilled Water
Ako
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Having read several articles by manufactures of Distilled water its become clear that it should only be stored in either sealed Glass , Stainless Steel or plastic containers that are either PEP or HTPA grade ( the number shown inside the rectangular recycle logo should be 1 or 2 respectively ) as they are safe for storing anything to be consumed by humans or for medical and scientific use .
My question now is having obtained a plastic container of the correct composition how do i clean it so that im not left with any residue that could end up in the batteries . The container previously contained a floor cleaner , some type of detergent similar to washing up liquid and i would feel happier if i could do more then just rinse it with tap water until clean . Whatever i use theres the likelihood that residue will be left even when dry so im considering using Battery acid , the theory is that it would neutralise's any other residue and any minuscule traces of the acid left left would be harmless to my batteries .
Any opinions on that or other suggestions would be very welcome .
My question now is having obtained a plastic container of the correct composition how do i clean it so that im not left with any residue that could end up in the batteries . The container previously contained a floor cleaner , some type of detergent similar to washing up liquid and i would feel happier if i could do more then just rinse it with tap water until clean . Whatever i use theres the likelihood that residue will be left even when dry so im considering using Battery acid , the theory is that it would neutralise's any other residue and any minuscule traces of the acid left left would be harmless to my batteries .
Any opinions on that or other suggestions would be very welcome .
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Use old distilled/drinking water containers, or get a water storage/dispenser from the camping supplies store.
-Bill
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https://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-Measurement-Resolution/dp/B002C0A7ZY
Technically a TDS meter measures the conductivity of the water. Close enough for our day to day water quality test needs.
Trojan battery manual has a nice list of contaminants:
https://www.trojanbattery.com/pdf/TrojanBattery_UsersGuide.pdf
Bill
Many plastics leach estrogen like chemicals. I don't believe that is highly acidic or base or conductive or non-conductive. Could be wrong of course. I'd rather have old water than no water. Old water than mineral laden water. It would be somewhat challenging to make your own distilled water should we lose the supply.
Bill
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https://www.buydistilledwater.co.uk/distilled-water/13-distilled-water-storage-how-should-distilled-water-be-stored
https://www.thedistilledwatercompany.com/how-to-store-your-distilled-water-correctly
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Why store it? If the SHTF a lack of water would kill one faster than almost anything else. I'd say it is likely the #1 item that should be stocked and stored. If the SHTF the "infrastructure" could easily be told that distilled water is not a super high priority to get re-energized.
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Why do I freeze milk? I buy supplies in town every two weeks. Also like to have a months worth of supplies.
For those in hurricane country - good idea to keep some frozen water or milk. You can then use it to keep a good cooler cool for maybe a week if the power goes out.
Is distilled water realy that important ?
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1)Heavily industrialized or automobile populated areas will generally deliver acid rain.
2) Dry and dusty environments may deliver rain with a lot of atmospheric particles trapped in it.
It would appear that may be OK in some areas. It is likely that the solid minerals in our ground water are to be avoided. Measurable as TDS (total dissolved solids) with an affordable meter. A meter that likely has a limited life.
What comprises TDS? Some of the more common are calcium. magnesium, sodium, and iron. One gets a good idea by letting a glass of water evaporate. The white residue is the dissolved solids, or minerals, present in your water supply. West Texas, for example, is famous for supplying "liquid rock". I think the TDS were at least 750ppm in Midland, TX. A pretty high number.
-Bill