Condensed Water!

[KirkyArcher]

After my recent enquiries as to dilution of concentrated dechlorinator  http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/424349-mathematicians-required-dechlorinator-dilution-calculation/#entry3590802   that led to the need to use distilled water/RO water for it to be effective idea. Now I've just tipped 2 Litres of water out of the tumble drier condenser tray and by rights (at least in my mind) this is distilled water or is it not? I did the usual tests from the API master kit  Ph 7,  Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 0. Can anyone see any reason why this would not be suitable for the use of diluting concentrated dechlorinator, and If I go on and pass it through a jug style water filter that should make it even more fit for purpose wouldn't it as it would most certainly be Chlorine free.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

RO water is pretty pure but it needs the addition of the DI stage resin to get it the rest of the way to pure..
 
from Wiki (I hate it but for this it seems fine):

Purified water is water that is mechanically filtered or processed to be cleaned for consumption. Distilled water and deionized (DI) water have been the most common forms of purified water, but water can also be purified by other processes including Reverse osmosis, carbon filtration, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, ultraviolet oxidation, or electrodialysis. In recent decades, a combination of the above processes have come into use to produce water of such high purity that its trace contaminants are measured in parts per billion (ppb) or parts per trillion (ppt). Purified water has many uses, largely in science and engineering laboratories and industries, and is produced in a range of purities. Purified water in colloquial English can also refer to water which has been treated ("rendered potable") to neutralize, but not necessarily remove contaminants considered harmful to humans or animals.
 
Distilled water is produced by a process of distillation and has an electrical conductivity of not more than 11 µS/cm and total dissolved solids of less than 10 mg/litre.[1] Distillation involves boiling the water and then condensing the vapor into a clean container, leaving solid contaminants behind. Distillation produces very pure water. A white or yellowish mineral scale is left in the distillation apparatus, which requires regular cleaning. Distillation alone does not guarantee the absence of bacteria in drinking water unless containers are also sterilized. For many procedures more economical alternatives are available such as deionized water and, is used in place of distilled water.

 
I use a 3 stage RO/DI unit. I starts with carbon filtration, then through the RO membrane and then through the DI resin. My digital meters read 0 ppm of TDS when the unit is new. As it gets used and isn't as effective the TDS rise to about 8 ppm.

 

[NeonBlueLeon]

I think you should be fine.  This isn't an analytical lab.

 

[Blobfish]

Interesting idea (the tumble drier liquid).  I doubt I would use it because I would be too worried about soap/conditioner contamination but I'm not sure how rational that actually is.

 

[KirkyArcher]

Interesting idea (the tumble drier liquid).  I doubt I would use it because I would be too worried about soap/conditioner contamination but I'm not sure how rational that actually is.

 
That seems to be quite a few peoples worries after posting on here I did a search for "water purity condenser tumble dryer" and folks from miniature steam engine enthusiasts, people wishing to water carnivorous plants and motorists topping up batteries have all had the same idea, and several people confirm (unsubstantiated) it's distilled water but there are several also unsubstantiated claims/beliefs that it will contain trace washing powders/conditioners or fabric fibres, I know that when I put some it in a pint glass it did look crystal clear, (perhaps it's down to the construction design/quality of the individual tumble dryer). Anyway next load of washing I'll be doing the taste/smell test 

 

[Blobfish]

 

Interesting idea (the tumble drier liquid).  I doubt I would use it because I would be too worried about soap/conditioner contamination but I'm not sure how rational that actually is.

 
That seems to be quite a few peoples worries after posting on here I did a search for "water purity condenser tumble dryer" and folks from miniature steam engine enthusiasts, people wishing to water carnivorous plants and motorists topping up batteries have all had the same idea, and several people confirm (unsubstantiated) it's distilled water but there are several also unsubstantiated claims/beliefs that it will contain trace washing powders/conditioners or fabric fibres, I know that when I put some it in a pint glass it did look crystal clear, (perhaps it's down to the construction design/quality of the individual tumble dryer). Anyway next load of washing I'll be doing the taste/smell test 

 

 
I think that's what I would try too.  Although in theory the clothes will have gone through a thorough rinse cycle before going into the dryer, the fact that they come out smelling like they do suggests to me that their is some residue.  I wonder about the water from a dehumidifier.

 

[fluttermoth]

I know you can't use water from a dehumidifier; it picks up all sorts of air borne pollutants.