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Bryan 08-25-2002 03:40 PM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
Curious as to what life expectancy in gallons users of the Tap Water Purifier achieve using Vancouver water.

JoJo 08-25-2002 05:52 PM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
I live in Richmond. I've made up over 50G using the TWP and the cartridge is about 1/3 spent.

reefburnaby 08-25-2002 07:52 PM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
Hi,

I am currently running DI on my water at about 150 - 180 gallons per cartridge.

But, I have noticed that the carbon needs replacement (or supplement) in about 50G.

- Victor.

billc 08-25-2002 08:56 PM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
I heard somewhere about buying the chemicals to recharge the units at home with out having to buy a new cartridge.. Any info??

StirCrazy 08-25-2002 09:01 PM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
Quote:

Originally posted by billc:
I heard somewhere about buying the chemicals to recharge the units at home with out having to buy a new cartridge.. Any info??
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">from, what I have read/heard for one cartrage it is expensive and a lot of work, but if you have 4 cartrages and wait till 3 are dirty and do them all at onece it is a bit better. Reef_Raf has recharged them maby he can elaborate some more on this.

Steve

Aquattro 08-25-2002 09:11 PM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
Not too expensive, but it takes about an hour the first time to figure out what you're doing. If anyone wants the instructions, they can be found here:

http://www.reefs.org/library/article/twp_recharge.html

**Remember, if you do this, these chemicals are very corrosive. Use appropriate safety equipment in a well ventilated area.

billc 08-26-2002 02:22 AM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
We are talking about major toxic wastes to get clean water.. I love my TWP but if this is what is takes.. There must be a better way..
:confused:

robert 08-26-2002 02:37 AM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
Quote:

Originally posted by billc:
We are talking about major toxic wastes to get clean water.. I love my TWP but if this is what is takes.. There must be a better way..
:confused:

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There is one, $29.99 replacement cartridge in King Ed Pet. Center :cool:

robert

[ 25 August 2002, 22:49: Message edited by: Robert ]

Aquattro 08-26-2002 02:52 AM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
Quote:

Originally posted by billc:
We are talking about major toxic wastes to get clean water.. I love my TWP but if this is what is takes.. There must be a better way..
:confused:

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bill, I've done this several times. It isn't that bad. I made many much more toxic things in organic chem class :D Don't eat, drink or pour it on your head and you'll be fine.

billc 08-26-2002 03:23 AM

Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
 
I can do that.. Made some nitro in my senior project.. still here.. Noxious yes but I have to try it..


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