How Does a Water Distiller Work?

A water distiller works by boiling water into water vapour, condensing it and then returning it to its liquid state. It is collected in a storage container.

The process occurs in several steps:

1. Municipal or well water is manually or automatically fed into the distiller unit’s boiling chamber.
2. A heating element in the boiling chamber heats the water until it boils.
3. The steam rises from the boiling chamber.Volatile contaminants (gases) are discharged through a built-in vent. Minerals and salts are retained in the boiling chamber as hard deposits or scale.
4. The steam enters a coiled tube (condenser), which is cooled by a fan or cool water.
5. Water droplets form as condensation occurs. Some distillers have an activated carbon filter to remove any gases that remain with the water droplets.
6. The distilled water is collected in a storage tank. If the unit is an automatic model, it is set to operate to fill the storage tank. Typical tanks have a capacity of 16 litres or more.
7. Water is then directed to a faucet or kept in the tank.Water used for consumption is taken as needed, or is placed in a glass pitcher and stored in the refrigerator.