where to get RO/DI water?

[Sean]

That is a neat little unit, I live in calgary and run to the store to get my water, but lately iv been slipping and not wanting to change the water as often. Do you think one of those would work with Calgary's water, or should i just pay the extra for a full RO unit.

[Veng68]

Sean........ I think RO/DI would work better for you because Calgary has harder water then Vancouver and you will be going through cartridges if DI quick.

Cheers,
Vic

[Sean]

Sounds good thanks!

[gobytron]

technically, this unit IS and RO/DI unit and I would be very surprised if it didn't give you a better tds reading than water from the store...

[fkshiu]

I think what Vic means is that since the OP is in Calgary that has far higher TDS than Vancouver, the DI beads in the AP Tap Water Filter would exhaust far more quickly than on extremely soft Vancouver water. As a result, using that filter in Calgary would be less economical.

[gobytron]

chances are you'd still come out ahead over buying the H20 retail...

[Veng68]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

I think what Vic means is that since the OP is in Calgary that has far higher TDS than Vancouver, the DI beads in the AP Tap Water Filter would exhaust far more quickly than on extremely soft Vancouver water. As a result, using that filter in Calgary would be less economical.

Yup........ I've heard some people get around 300 gallons using the tap water filter in our 15ppm water

I think Calgary averages 160ppm.

Cheers,
Vic

[Ourfishies]

How often do you have to change the filter of these Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Tap Water Filter?

[fkshiu]

It depends on how much you use them and the quality of your water. On super-soft Vancouver water, I usually got at least a couple hundred gallons before the beads changed colour.