Distilled water w/ bittering agent

ZachF88 · 12-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Hey guys,

I had to search all over my town to find some distilled water. I have been using it for about two weeks now and I just realized that it contains a "bittering agent." Is this safe for my cigars? I'm really worried I ruined my cigars.....

68TriShield · 12-07-2009, 03:12 PM

I've never seen that. If it's common to all distilled water,I wouldn't worry about it.

Any purified (not spring) bottled water will work fine as well.

md4958 · 12-07-2009, 03:12 PM

not sure why it have that in there, but I would try to search for something without

hotreds · 12-07-2009, 03:41 PM

Are you in Canada? Apparently this is put in distilled water that is used to mix anti-freeze to prevent animals(and kiddies) from drinking same because of the bitter taste. I think I'd use something else for my humi! Doubt too much harm has been caused yet, but might be a good ieea to change water! Or, just buy Boveda packs!

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/BOVEDA.html

md4958 · 12-07-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZachF88

Hey guys,

I had to search all over my town to find some distilled water.

Im rather surprised that your local supermarket or pharmacy/drug store wouldn't carry it.

12-07-2009, 03:50 PM

I have to say that seems odd.

Bittering agents are typically added to distilled water for use in engine coolant to create a bitter taste that insures that small children or animals do not drink it.

The only other reason I can think of for bittering would be the use of something like Quinine in Tonic water (Quinine is the flavoring that gives normal soda water that tonic flavoring)

In either case I would suggest that you don't want to use that for your cigars as over time it is highly likely that bitterness will be imparted to your sticks.

12-07-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Are you in Canada? Apparently this is put in distilled water that is used to mix anti-freeze to prevent animals(and kiddies) from drinking same because of the bitter taste. I think I'd use something else for my humi! Doubt too much harm has been caused yet, but might be a good ieea to change water! Or, just buy Boveda packs!

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/BOVEDA.html

After 2010 it will be a requirment in the US as well so many coolant producers are ahead of the curve. Also if you purchased your distilled water at an autoparts place (either that or deionized is recommended for coolant systems) it might contain the bittering agent.

mosesbotbol · 12-07-2009, 03:53 PM

Perhaps well boiled tap water will work instead? I assume it's the mold that distilled water inhibits?

12-07-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Perhaps well boiled tap water will work instead? I assume it's the mold that distilled water inhibits?

Nope its the chlorine and floride and other chemicals.

and boiling doesn't really help because the pure water is the steam that comes off. The chemicals remain back in the pot..........boil a pot of tap water dry and you will see calcites, and other chemicals coating the pot when it all boils away.

ZachF88 · 12-07-2009, 04:59 PM

Yes, I'm located in Canada! I have checked everywhere! The only place to get distilled water up here is Canadian Tire (w/ bittering agent of course). I found this to be quite odd, since in the states, they sell distilled water in grocery stores (use to live in Houston, TX). I remember buying the distilled water by the gallons for my fish-tank back in the day.

12-07-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZachF88

Yes, I'm located in Canada! I have checked everywhere! The only place to get distilled water up here is Canadian Tire (w/ bittering agent of course). I found this to be quite odd, since in the states, they sell distilled water in grocery stores (use to live in Houston, TX). I remember buying the distilled water by the gallons for my fish-tank back in the day.

Where in Canada??

I can buy my distilled water at any grocery store.........7-11 and many other convenience stores.

Oh and if that is Auto Distilled water I recommend getting it out of your humi ASAP

68TriShield · 12-07-2009, 05:12 PM

http://www.aquafina.com/

If you can find this Pepsi product,it's purified water.

ZachF88 · 12-07-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

Where in Canada??

I can buy my distilled water at any grocery store.........7-11 and many other convenience stores.

Oh and if that is Auto Distilled water I recommend getting it out of your humi ASAP

Halifax, NS.....

Subvet642 · 12-07-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZachF88

Halifax, NS.....

Welcome aboard! My family came from Halifax in 1925. It's a beautiful city! I would recommend anyone to visit there if you can; they're the friendliest people in the world.

End of thread hijack.

GTCanuk · 12-07-2009, 07:55 PM

I'am also from Canada, Windsor ON to be exact. I was able to pickup Distilled water at Metro grocery stores. Did last week if that helps

T.G · 12-07-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

After 2010 it will be a requirment in the US as well so many coolant producers are ahead of the curve. Also if you purchased your distilled water at an autoparts place (either that or deionized is recommended for coolant systems) it might contain the bittering agent.

Damn, that sucks.

Coolant actually tastes pretty damn good.

12-07-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
ZachF88 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Zach Location: Denver, CO Posts: 510 Trading: (32)	Distilled water w/ bittering agent Hey guys, I had to search all over my town to find some distilled water. I have been using it for about two weeks now and I just realized that it contains a "bittering agent." Is this safe for my cigars? I'm really worried I ruined my cigars.....

12-07-2009, 03:12 PM	#2
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Distilled water w/ bittering agent I've never seen that. If it's common to all distilled water,I wouldn't worry about it. Any purified (not spring) bottled water will work fine as well.

12-07-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Distilled water w/ bittering agent not sure why it have that in there, but I would try to search for something without __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

12-07-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,672 Trading: (63)	Re: Distilled water w/ bittering agent Are you in Canada? Apparently this is put in distilled water that is used to mix anti-freeze to prevent animals(and kiddies) from drinking same because of the bitter taste. I think I'd use something else for my humi! Doubt too much harm has been caused yet, but might be a good ieea to change water! Or, just buy Boveda packs! http://www.cheaphumidors.com/BOVEDA.html __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-07-2009, 03:53 PM	#8
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Distilled water w/ bittering agent Perhaps well boiled tap water will work instead? I assume it's the mold that distilled water inhibits? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-07-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	I have to say that seems odd. Bittering agents are typically added to distilled water for use in engine coolant to create a bitter taste that insures that small children or animals do not drink it. The only other reason I can think of for bittering would be the use of something like Quinine in Tonic water (Quinine is the flavoring that gives normal soda water that tonic flavoring) In either case I would suggest that you don't want to use that for your cigars as over time it is highly likely that bitterness will be imparted to your sticks.

12-07-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
ZachF88 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Zach Location: Denver, CO Posts: 510 Trading: (32)	Re: Distilled water w/ bittering agent Yes, I'm located in Canada! I have checked everywhere! The only place to get distilled water up here is Canadian Tire (w/ bittering agent of course). I found this to be quite odd, since in the states, they sell distilled water in grocery stores (use to live in Houston, TX). I remember buying the distilled water by the gallons for my fish-tank back in the day.

12-07-2009, 05:12 PM	#12
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Distilled water w/ bittering agent http://www.aquafina.com/ If you can find this Pepsi product,it's purified water.

12-07-2009, 07:55 PM	#15
GTCanuk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Paul (AKA Darrel) Location: Windsor. ON Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: Distilled water w/ bittering agent I'am also from Canada, Windsor ON to be exact. I was able to pickup Distilled water at Metro grocery stores. Did last week if that helps

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