Darnell, most of that goop in the bottom is minerals. You can save some money and clean that with plain distilled white vinegar. Just soak it overnight (I don't think heat is necessary, but probbly won't hurt), then scrub gently, dump out and rinse. Give it a try and see if it's worth it. (Might even try with-heat vs without-heat to see what is the difference, if any.) Basically the acid in the cleaner dissolves those minerals, making it easy to remove. Vinegar has acetic acid, which is the acid found in apples (Granny Smith apples are higher in acetic acid than others. Makes sense?), which is why the apple-juice liver cleanse works so well. You could also use mild hydrochloric acid... but plain white vinegar is cheaper than dirt.

@WaveOvenRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip. They provide a good amount of cleaner with it. So, I had not purchased any extra, but was pondering other options.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I've tried 1 cup white vinegar + hot water to the fill line. Then let it run with the top off to boil for 30 minutes. It works OK for deep cleaning. There was some film on the bottom afterwards, but I was able to wipe it right off easy for the most part. The stuff the OEM includes works a little better, but isn't necessary. The vinegar + water works well enough if someone wants to go that route.

@OhPervyOne

Жыл бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes LOL you might just have to post a Follow-Up follow-up video for this tip.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

No, not really worth the effort. Folks can read here and see, thank you for the tip 🙂

@joemiller95

Жыл бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes Generally they're providing you with citric acid. If your "cleaner" is white granules then that's it. You can buy the same stuff for less than $20 for five pounds and it's food grade. Thats the stuff on the outside of really sour candy. I have used the citric acid and that's exactly what it is that came with my distiller. It is able to dissolve the deposits because of it's acidity, I'm not sure of the chemical mechanism, which is simple, but that's what you've almost certainly been using. I don't use vinegar because I don't like the smell anyway all that much and boiling it in a big cauldron like that is going to fill the air where you live with the smell of vinegar. The citric acid has no smell. By the way, I can't find the link to buy it through amazon so you get credit. I'm about to buy one of these so I'm puzzled about where your link is.

I use a timer to cut the power off to the machine a few minutes early. This helps in a couple of ways - the machine doesn't need its temp. shutoff, so that doesn't wear out. And, it leaves some water in the vessel, so the impurities aren't baked on.

@stefanallard3084

Жыл бұрын

How do you connect a timer on it? Or you run it during the day and just shut it off before its done?

@Yukon33

Жыл бұрын

@@stefanallard3084 I do the same as John. I have the same model as shown in this video. I bought an electronic timer (BN-LINK) and run the distiller for 4 hours between 1 and 5 AM, in the basement. You connect the timer in the outlet, and plug the distiller in the timer (you can plug 2 devices on the model I mention). This 4 hour window leaves a couple cm of water at the bottom of the pot and it doesn't get caked hard. Dissolves with white vinegar... The distiller is already turned on when you plug it in, so the timer basically shuts off electricity all day except 1-5AM :)

There he is, the guy that helped me decide on my Ninja. Now I'm looking into distilled water

Darnell, you have done a great job on your videos regarding this water distiller. You are thorough and your articulation is simple and easy to understand. Thank you, sir!

Great video, thanks mate 👍

Thank you

Yummy tasty great job

Hey Darnell. I just joined the channel. I had to laugh because your TDS was 58 before the distillation. My TDS is over 400 after I spent a lot of money for a whole home water system. I am going to purchase this and I will be happy if I can get my water down to 58 😊

@dannyKurt

11 ай бұрын

Tbh you need to leave it in there a lot longer. A few seconds isn't long enough for a good reading.

@WaveOvenRecipes

11 ай бұрын

I have left it in longer in tests off camera, and the value doesn't change. Maybe your TDS meter needs extra time.

I just add vinegar and water in my Megahome. I always have one soaking and always one distilling. I have very large breed cats that need to drink a lot of water. They have a large ceramic drinking fountain. I also use distilled water for everything else. Kind of like you mentioned for drinks, and when I am need water for cooking and things too.

I have the the same distiller machine I’m in uk the tap waters between 8/10 when I test it when out distiller it’s 0

I have several water distillers, and this is one of them. A couple of things to note, I also try to turn my distillers off before they are totally empty since this reduces the build up on the bottom. Also, if you don't have any citric acid, there is a quick way to clean a distiller using vinegar. Fill the boiling pot with vinegar as high as the scale build up, then, with the lid off, plug it in and give it about 10 minutes to heat the vinegar. Now unplug the distiller and let it sit for about 30 minutes. At this point, take a paper towel and soak it in the hot vinegar and wipe the bottom and sides, once that is done, dump out the vinegar and rinse out the pot before distilling the next gallon.

@evelynshaw3932

6 ай бұрын

Do you know how much electricity it uses in one setting of 5 hours? I can buy 1 gallon distilled water for $ 1.25 a gallon. It would be good to know for comparison.

@WaveOvenRecipes

6 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYKC1LOQps7AXZM.html And, no microplastics 🙂

@BonesAndButtons

2 ай бұрын

​@@evelynshaw3932 Hello :) I bought one of these filters and it does make a noticeable difference to your power bill. Imagine using one of your stove elements on low for six hours. I regret getting this distiller. The on/off button has broken after only six months. I'm going to buy a gravity filter.

@WaveOvenRecipes

2 ай бұрын

Gravity filter does not clean water nearly as well. Get a TDS meter, and you will see the difference. I can say, I also felt it, in a bad way. Which is why I stopped using gravity filters. There are many water distiller options. And any of them beats a gravity filter. Yes, pure water has a price. Your health is worth it.

Excellent review. I imagine cleaning would require some vinegar to soften the calcium.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I have tried vinegar and I have tried citric acid. And found citric acid works better. But use what you prefer. Some people feel vinegar is all they need, good for them. I stick with citric acid.

thanks for this video. those distillers don't make much water and takes a long time. I would have to do this at least twice a day.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I do it 2-3 times a day, and I am very happy with it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4SWo8qkh5jOfaw.html

Thank you very much for you video. How much power does this distiller consume? Doe the electricity bill goes very high?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

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Fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing🙏🏽🙏🏽 I have 2 questions. I bought the mega home distiller and I absolutely love it. My acupuncturist wants me to only drink warm water. Now here are my 2 questions: 1. Once I have made my distilled water, can I heat it up in the microwave? I enjoy drinking warm water as I always feel cold. 2. My mother asked if she can boiled the distilled water to make her tea? Thank you In advance❤❤

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I personally recommend you stop using microwave ovens. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2GcuZKTZsu2h6Q.html You can use distilled water as you would any water, it's just cleaner.

@vanesagvl9095

8 ай бұрын

Stop using a microwave...we got rid of ours a few years ago. Reheating food is much better in a pan/pot...and you can boil (the distilled) water in a kettle, for ex!

wait so the first time it came up 0058 that was when u put tap water in the distiller, after when it showed 0000 was that when u re distilled the water again?

@ness-lu6pl

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I am on my 6th Megahome Water Distiller. They claim to be Stainless Steel, but the Stainless Steel must be very thin, because it does not hold up, for me, any longer than about 8 mos, before the bottom of the tank becomes very tarnished, using it for one gallon a day. The inside of the top of the distiller has formed rust spots. We have very hard water here in Tempe, AZ, so I do NOT use Tap Water in it. I walk to the store and buy 6 one gallon bottles of "drinking water" at a time, $1.39 each and walk home, and distill one at a time. There is always sediment in the bottom after each gallon of so-called store bought "drinking water." Don't drink it!! My point is, I have been babying this current Megahome Distiller, since I have already gone through 5 of them, but, it is still tarnished and there are rust spots. I have only had this one about 16 to 18 months, one gallon a day. I have been thinking about getting another distiller, as I don't like the idea of drinking water from tarnished or rusted components, since I cannot see what is going on inside the tubes of the housing in the top compartment. I change the post charcoal filter often and clean the crap from the bottom of the tank when I can feel the sediment with my finger, but I just don't like the idea of rusted metal in the water. Hopefully the charcoal filter in the spout removes the unseen heavy metal nano-particulates, but how would I know. At this point, I only know what I can see. I have stainless steel cookware that is not rusted or tarnish on the bottom, so why can't they make the stainless steel of better quality in these distillers?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Please watch the video. Yours is not at all my experience.

@Adeline9418

Жыл бұрын

Why do you keep buying them???

@Adeline9418

Жыл бұрын

T Young,nobody cares.

@westcoastadventurers8504

Жыл бұрын

@@Adeline9418 I care and enjoy reading this individuals comment. Thank you!!

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I have had mine for over 6 months now. Zero issues. And used literally twice yesterday. Still using it daily, sometimes 3x in a day When I am using a lot for cooking and other needs. Starting a gallon on timer to be ready in the AM and others during the day.

Curious. What's the output volume based on the water in the distiller. 1 to 1 or less

@WaveOvenRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

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I use rainwater from my greenhouse it saves a lot of cleaning you don’t get any deposits at all. Reading on the TDS is zero Rainwater is basically almost 0 as it is distilled water in itself Also boil the rainwater on the gas stove as this saves a lot of electricity and time The water is absolutely excellent I do this every three days.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Depends where someone lives. Chemtrails are real. Myself and others I know have rain water that does not test well. The method to heat things is also dependent on location. For some of us, natural gas is 💰💰💰.

@LeverActionLarry

Жыл бұрын

Good for you! Not everyone can capture (((clean))) rain water!

@bluebelle888

Жыл бұрын

Where do you live?

@FisherKot11235

Жыл бұрын

@@LeverActionLarryoy vey!

I try not to run my unit dry and then put cheap vinegar to soak for a few mins. Comes out clean every time. NOT letting it dry out is a huge factor.

Question when I go look to buy one they don’t have the glass insert for the carbon filter anymore. It looks plastic is there an option to buy a glass insert for the charcoal filter

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Here is mine: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYKC1LOQps7AXZM.html

Cleaning every month?? Not me. I'll clean mine each and every time. I want my distilled water as clean as I can get!!!

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

You misunderstand, the monthly cleaning is the deep cleaning you saw me describe in the initial review. General cleaning after each use is a given. You came to part 2 first 🙂 If you don't have one yet, it will make sense for you in time after you have one.

@Adeline9418

Жыл бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes oh I definitely got one. Thinking of chemicals,pesticides,and maybe sanitary napkin parts make me want to gag.

Hello, to clean it is cleaned with the top on.. or is it just the base that is cleaned? Thank you!!

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I explained in the video.

Can i use this in the usa? Does it come with a usa plug? Where did u buy this one looks like it does use a usa plug

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

USA: www.amazon.com/shop/waveovenrecipes/list/1K7Q1IM1H7W3H

Is that collection lid stainless steel underneath?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYKC1LOQps7AXZM.html

Thanks for this follow up, I have the MH943S model. is it the same as yours? and if not what are the differences?

@WaveOvenRecipes

5 ай бұрын

See the video description.

@gotpwit

5 ай бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes ah okay so all three models are the same, thanks again!

does it only have to be bought onljne? not at physical appliance stores???

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

If you find a physical store let us know.

I read a lot of reviews. One guy had the best idea he’s been doing it for years. He put in a quarter of citric acid before he turns the machine on with each use and his machine is like brand new all he has to do is wipe it out.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

After monthly cleaning, mine looks pretty nice too. And that only involves using citric acid once a month. I use mine 1-2 times a day. So, if I used citric acid daily, that would be wasteful. Also, I don't think they recommend using citric acid in water you distill for drinking. I would not recommend that.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

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@vanesagvl9095

8 ай бұрын

But then he drinks the citric acid!

@-_-----

7 ай бұрын

@@vanesagvl9095 No he doesn't dummy. It's a DISTILLER Acid stays in the tank.

@vanesagvl9095

7 ай бұрын

@@-_----- I wouldn't trust that no acid whatsover goes into the distilled water...dummy! But hey, use acid if you like it! I use vinegar, it's safe and effective!

🥰

Have you used your tds meter on distilled water available from shops very cheap?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I don't buy it, so no. I have made so much over time, it saves mich money to make my own. Not to mention, availability of stuff in stores is suspect. Also, there's an issue of microplastics with anything from stores. 2 or 3 gallons a day x 365 = 730 to 1095 gallons in a year. The unit easily pays for itself, and brings savings in the first year. Since the electric cost is not much.

@annpeerkat2020

Жыл бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes Your electricity must be cheap, if you use 10KWh per day making distilled water. How much does your electricity cost per KWh?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Not much, but you do as you find best for your needs. For me, the health benefits have been more than worth any expense. I am at a point of savings,. And micro plastics cost way more, in health deficits. But this does not seem to be for you. I am sure there are some plastic bottled water videos you can enjoy. Have a nice day.

how long did yours last?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

When did I say it failed?

Wow, the sound of that fan is hideously loud. I live in a small NYC apartment. 1/2 my time is in my kitchen. Hmm... I'm rethinking this thing.

@WaveOvenRecipes

6 ай бұрын

All distillers have some noise. The good thing about this one, is that although it has a sound. It is consistent. Some others have sound that changes in parts of their processing. I don't think there is one without sound. I personally got used to it. But, as showed you can have a timer to run it at times best for you. But, like basket air fryers, noise comes with a water distiller.

Thank you for your review. Have you been able to learn why a some seemingly very similar distillers (Vevo, CoZ) are only about $100? What am I missing?

@WaveOvenRecipes

10 ай бұрын

As I said, you want no aluminum touching your water. You need to research carefully. Study water for a while, to be well versed on the topic. Before buying. Then you will know what is better and why. This is worth learning, not rushing.

My tap water was 425 UK

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

😱

Do you add minerals back into your drinking water? If I'm not mistaken, people shouldn't drink distilled water as it is missing those needed minerals.

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I did speak about that in the video. Dead water is better than poison water. Nothing from a tap is better than distilled, even minus minerals.

@amxaas4450

Жыл бұрын

Hamiliyan salt, pill minerals and other ways to get your minerals exist

@Wayne-wm6wq

4 ай бұрын

Hi megahome sell a bottle of minerals to put in the jug before you distill

@WaveOvenRecipes

4 ай бұрын

There is a lot of hype made about minerals. Get your minerals from good natural food, and you will be fine.

@Wayne-wm6wq

4 ай бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes I don't use the bottle of minerals I get my minerals from food a Dr said you would have to drink about a swimming pool amount to get the minerals needed he said carry on

how much did your electric bill go up?

@WaveOvenRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYKC1LOQps7AXZM.html

@Wayne-wm6wq

4 ай бұрын

Mine is nothing I don't pay them it's just a civil matter

Can you run the distiller overnight?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Күн бұрын

You mean,, like how I ran mine overnight last night? 😅

@JordanBrown000

Күн бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes Thats a bet. Just got the distiller and I'm running my first test batch overnight. Just wanted to make sure.

Still works good after 1 year?

@WaveOvenRecipes

2 ай бұрын

2 years, still using it usually 2 times a day, sometimes 3.

@alexchameleon8497

2 ай бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes Perfect. I'll buy the same model then. ty.

Isn’t the condenser coil made of aluminum?

@WaveOvenRecipes

9 ай бұрын

The water never touches it.

Whats the PH level ????

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Distilled water is neutral, so it is always 7.

Hello, distill bottled water and see if theres guck? subbed

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Bottled spring water I have tested with a TDS meter showed metals. You can get a TDS meter here and test any water: www.amazon.com/shop/waveovenrecipes/list/1K7Q1IM1H7W3H?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m

I use this distiller and the water aftertaste is not good. It’s a new unit

@WaveOvenRecipes

4 ай бұрын

I think I gave advice for that directly from the manual in the initial review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYKC1LOQps7AXZM.html

@humblelovingsouls

4 ай бұрын

@WaveOvenRecipes okay thanks!

Random but have you ever made a chuck roast in the air fryer?? Lol

@sarahmiller4824

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure why it changed my name on here..

@OhPervyOne

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahmiller4824 have you recently lost a phone or had it stolen? You might want to change your password.

@sarahmiller4824

2 жыл бұрын

@@OhPervyOne no I haven't. I think it was when I changed my name on my Google app come to think of it.

@WaveOvenRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

Never did that one.

@sarahmiller4824

2 жыл бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes I'm gonna experiment lol. Have a blessed week my friend! 💜

Use distilled vinegar to clean the interior of the unit. This will also save you a buck or two. 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

That fruit of life symbol is demonic.

@parfumatu2003

Жыл бұрын

Please explain

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

And where are you seeing that in this video?

@parfumatu2003

Жыл бұрын

Is he talking about tho distiller company logo ?

@WaveOvenRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I doubt it, the so-called *fruit of life* symbol is a six pointed symbol of VERY ungodly origins.

@firmbeliever3847

Жыл бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes on his wrist band

I bought this distiller, but I got it from their website. It worked well for about 6 months and then it quit. It would not turn on any longer. I contacted customer support and we had several emails back and forth, but in the end, they blew me off. So I have a $289. 00 distiller that does not work and they obviously don't want to make it right. I had been using waterwise distiller for 3 years with no problems and it's still going strong, but not megahome. Another problem, beside the fact that it won't run is the quality of the stainless steel in the chamber. It has corroded. Not my waterwise distiller. The stainless steel is great. I should have paid more attention to the negative reviews. I want people to know how bad their customer service is and think twice before purchasing from them. They don't allow reviews on their website, and I understand why, so I posted on here for those interested in a distiller to be careful with megahome.

@WaveOvenRecipes

4 ай бұрын

I have had mine for 18 months now. Using it literally 2 or 3 times a day. Often that includes overnight. Never a problem, zero hull corrosion. If they are not providing good customer service. Try sending a note to the attorney general of their state in incorporation. Enough of you doing that, may get more action than online comments. I am totally good with people sharing, but I am just feeling it is time to press bad customer service issues further. Also, Megahome makes various models. I would like to know your exact model number? Since some are of lesser quality than others.

@annaburns5382

4 ай бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes Megahome MH943SBS Water Distiller

@annaburns5382

4 ай бұрын

@enRecipes my problem is not just hull erosion, it stopped running. When I push the button to turn it on, it did not work. The violated their agreement of 1 year guarantee

@annaburns5382

4 ай бұрын

@@WaveOvenRecipes I purchased the deluxe model with 316SS, Megahome MH943SBS Water Distiller. The SS in the chamber should not have corroded, but it did. I have seen complaints on Amazon reviews on the inferiority of the stainless. I'm not happy with them at all and I don't think that I will ever purchase from them again.

@WaveOvenRecipes

4 ай бұрын

Who did you buy from? I have absolutely none of your issues, and use mine more often than you did. So, perhaps you were sold something other than what you paid for 🤔.