HV, fist off, I am sure this is an OLD subject, so--Apologies. I have come to feel that the spring water we are drinking is probably not the best thing: delivered in 5 gallon jugs--and lately not delivered reliably, so that's giving me a nudge. I've been back and forth on the distilled/spring water issue for years. Used to believe that distilled leached minerals from the body; now feel it likely that it only leaches whatever might be best gone anyway.
I don't like the distilled that comes in plastic, but I'm thinking of making it myself, and putting a grain of rice or something in it--or solarizing it, and then there is the DE--so this would be perfect for that. I have the idea that likely it will pay for itself soon.
Would you mind pointing me to your most comprehensive postings on this subject? And if you or anyone else can recommend a good entry-level (inexpensive) distiller?