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How to clean your Water Still
The recommended cleaning process for water stills
Author: ProSciTech Pty Ltd
Last Updated: 2019-08-27
A weak acid such as a 10% solution of formic acid, or vinegar, or a commercial kettle descaler diluted as recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 1
Turn off the power and remove the lid from the distiller boiling chamber.
Step 2
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of either Sulfamic Acid or white vinegar to the boiling chamber. Vinegar is milder than Sulfamic Acid to work with.
Step 3
Agitate the solution by swirling the chamber for approximately 10 to 15 seconds.
Step 4
Leave the solution sitting in the chamber overnight to allow it to continue cleaning on its own.
Step 5
Empty the descaling solution from the boiling chamber the next morning.
Step 6
Fill the chamber with clean water, swirling it around to rinse it out, then emptying it. Repeat to ensure all descaling residue has been removed.
Step 7
Wipe the interior of the boiling chamber with a cloth to remove any last traces of solution residue then turn the power back on and watch to be sure the chamber fills and everything appears to be working properly.