where to get RO/DI water?

[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.

[Lampshade]

Township of Langley does yearly testing they post on their website, newest shown is 2009, but it gives a decent overview of the crap in your water.
ToL Water Report

[Reef-Geek]

Has any one tried with water in Canadian Tire? they seem like RO water contains 0 minerals, for $4.99 you can 5 gallon. I only have a 34 gallon RSM so I think I'll change 5 gallon every 2 weeks, is that gonna be ok?
or does any one recommand water from super store or walmart?

[Lampshade]

That works, but $10 a month is $120 over a year, so in 1 year you've pain for a half decent R/O unit.. and also don't have to go to canadian tire to get water. Lower startup cost though, and that's usualy the expencive part.

[frd72]

when i have my 33 g, i survive by using DI tap water filter good for few months use.. but if you are planning to get bigger invest on a used or new RO/DI units less hassle in the end..

[Reef-Geek]

Originally Posted by Lampshade

That works, but $10 a month is $120 over a year, so in 1 year you've pain for a half decent R/O unit.. and also don't have to go to canadian tire to get water. Lower startup cost though, and that's usualy the expencive part.

for a regular 5 stage ro/di filter, how long does the filter media last? and how much to buy the new medias? Thanks

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by frd72

when i have my 33 g, i survive by using DI tap water filter good for few months use.. but if you are planning to get bigger invest on a used or new RO/DI units less hassle in the end..

you never replace your membranes or media??

sems like you would need to consider that cost per month as well IMO...