Water Stills

[Cin]

Our old IEC Water Still has died. I would like to know what type of water still people have? I see that 'Omega' have one called Water Still 4Lt/Hr non glass design. Also 'Serrata' have a Stainless Steel 4.5Lt/Hr. Does anyone have these and are they ok?

Look forward to your replies

Cindy

[Labbie]

Water stills were banned during the water ban's we had a few years ago. As they use too much water to get the distilled water. So I do know the Meto area has to order our distilled water from a company close to your school. I have checked with the Prinicipal and he said, he believes it is still in force.

[rae]

We use a deioniser not a still. Water is perfectly acceptable for Senior Chemistry. No wastage.
Its a Elgastat. Just replace the cartridge and a battery every now and then!

[superbug]

yes we also use a deioniser. it is still $395 from scientrific. we have had it for 2 yrs now and have not had to change the filters.

Hope that helps Superbug

[noona]

I had a water filter installed and it works great

[mtg]

IEC here, I make up a heap of water at the start of the year. And usually only have to do it once a term. I have relaxed a bit though, and use tap water for some non analytical experiments now, to save water. (Labelled accordingly).