Test Your Water with a TDS Meter
Commercial Distiller
Polar Bear 200L
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Is tap water really safe for drinking?
Our tap water supplies are, for the most part, safe in terms of being free of disease-causing bacteria. However, water is now showing chemical pollutants (asbestos, copper, cadmium and lead), and the chlorine being used to treat bacteria is interacting in a harmful manner. A filter can remove the mineral impurities, but cannot remove bacteria or parasites below a certain size. Filtered water can never be considered bacteriologically safe. It has also been found that well water may contain animal and human waste, not only on the smaller farms and acreages where the septic tanks may seep, but also on the deep wells used by towns and cities.
Do we need the minerals that the distillation process removes?
Distillation does remove minerals from water. However, these minerals are "inorganic". The body assimilates "organic" minerals found abundantly in the foods we eat, not "inorganic" minerals found in water. Fruits and vegetables provide the same minerals as distillation removes. A well-balanced diet will provide you with all the minerals your body needs.
Are there any other benefits to drinking distilled water?
Both tea and coffee require at least one-third less granules. Ice cubes are crystal clear. Juices made from distilled water have a pure, clear flavor. Even "straight water" will taste "clean". In addition, household items requiring water (refrigerator's ice-cube maker, humidifier, irons, etc.) will all last longer when there is no chemical or mineral build-up. Your plants will love it too!
What about minerals?
There are two forms of minerals, organic and inorganic. Inorganic minerals refers to non-vegetable or non-animal matter, i.e. not living. This includes carbonate and lime compounds, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Because these components are non-living, our bodies cannot make use of these minerals and our cells reject them. The result of ingesting these minerals is an accumulation of debris in our bodies. Organic minerals on the other hand, are living, and are found in the vegetables, fruit, seeds, grains, meats, and nuts which form our daily diet. These are easily assimilated by our cells and are essential for good health. If you rely on water as a source of your required minerals, you will be sadly lacking. The minerals in water are inorganic, and the body cannot make use of them. The body continually assimilates the much needed minerals from the food we eat.
THE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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Problem:
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Water tastes ‘funny’.
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Causes:
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- Storage container needs to be cleaned or changed – especially if distilled water is drawn from Distiller and cooled in a fridge.
- Boiling Tank is badly scaled with impurities – see section on Maintenance, Cleaning.
- Auto-Drain has malfunctioned. Check Boiling tank for scale build up – see section on Maintenance, Cleaning.
- Boiling Tank has overfilled: Open Boiler Tank and observe that Boiler water level is below water gauge. If water level is to top of Boiler, Boiler Float mechanism has failed and undistilled water has flowed into Holding Tank.
- If water is spilling out onto the floor, and Boiler Tank is also overfilled, the Water Solenoid is defective and needs replacement.
- Boiling tank may have been overfilled during cleaning, or cleaning procedure was not completed. This can allow dissolved solids to pass through the Condenser and into the Holding Tank. Drain the Holding Tank, rinse, and follow the Sterilization procedure in the section on Maintenance.
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Problem:
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Boiling tank will not fill with water automatically.
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- Water Fill switch is turned to MANUAL or Power switch is OFF.
- The Saddle Valve is turned off.
- Check for kinks in the Direct Feed Line.
- Float inside the Boiling Tank may be stuck.
- If the Distiller is buzzing (calling for water) then the water supply is plugged. Turn off the water (saddle valve) and disconnect Direct Feed Line from Distiller. Momentarily turn on water – if water flows out of Direct Feed Line problem is in Distiller. If no water flows, attempt to clear saddle valve by closing completely and reopening.
- Ensure water feed opening inside boiler is not scaled over.
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Problem:
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Boiling Tank is getting water but not filling or holding water & Distiller has Auto-Drain installed.
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- Solenoid Drain Valve is stuck open or is defective: Attempt to clear valve by depressing Manual drain switch several times. Valve should be heard every time it is cycled.
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Problem:
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Fan Operates, little or no water is distilled.
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Causes:
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- Boiler Tank Lid is loose or Boiler Tank Lid Gasket requires replacement.
- Heating element may be defective.
- Reset button may be defective.
- Water supply plugged. See: Boiling Tank will not fill...
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Problem:
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Distiller does not operate.
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Causes:
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- Main Power switch on Distiller is OFF position.
- Distiller is not plugged in securely or circuit breaker is OFF.
- Reset button needs to be reset. Distiller must be cool before the button can be reset. This reset button is for your safety. It is designed to stop all operation should the distiller overheat. This will happen if the water level gets too low in the boiling tank. If at any time the reset button needs resetting, it indicates that the float switch mechanism may need adjusting.
- Reset button may need replacing.
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Problem:
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Fan does not operate automatically.
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- Fan switch is in the STERILIZE position.
- Fan motor may be defective.
- Holding tank is full – Distiller has shut itself off.
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Problem:
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Steam escapes through charcoal filter or Charcoal Filter is extremely hot.
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Causes:
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- Fan switch is in the STERILIZE position.
- Fan may have dropped on the motor shaft preventing proper cooling. Steam will be produced through condenser coil instead of water.
- Condensing Coil may have moved down onto Fan Blade.
- Fan motor may be defective.
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Problem:
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Steam or water escapes from volatile gas release vent on top of distiller.
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- The condensing coil has one small hole drilled in the top, located inside the Distiller at the center rear (facing the Distiller). This hole is not a defect, but rather it is provided to release certain volatile gases. Should some steam escape from this hole, there is no cause for concern.
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Problem:
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Water is overflowing from the Charcoal Filter.
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- Charcoal filter is more then 2/3 full of charcoal. Ensure there is a small air gap between charcoal and top Filter Screen.
- Charcoal is old and ‘caked up’. Replace with new charcoal.
- Charcoal Filter grains are too fine. Use Polar Bear charcoal to ensure correct grain size.
- Water solenoid is stuck open.
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Problem:
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Loud noises occur in my water pipes whenever the Distiller fills with water, or Water light flashes on & off rapidly due to a bouncing float in Boiler Tank.
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Causes:
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- Water flow through Direct Feed Line is to great: Turn down Saddle Valve so that water flows slower into boiler. Water light should come on for 15-30 seconds at a time.
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Buy 5 x 1 Litre bottles of Distilled Water
Buy 1 x 5 Litres of Distilled Water
Fully Automatic Counter Top Distiller only
£1442.55
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01756-748931
