Do not use copper in a water distillation system so that it comes into contact with pure water vapor or liquid. The copper will go into solution and in high concentrations is toxic. Also, so much copper is lost that the system will soon develop holes. Water and steam will come out the holes.
Short term use, as sometimes necessary at sea, may not be harmful, but one would have to do the math to make sure. Stainless steel tubing is a much better choice, preferably surgical grade. James Osbourne, Holmes [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Dale Gillilan [SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 9:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: CS>Distilling water Water is easy to distill with a pressure cooker and some copper tubing. It is often done on sailboats where tankage may be inadequate for a long passage. Let me know if you want details. Dale -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]> -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
