Tank Ro/di & Drinking Water

[andresont]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

there is nothing wrong with drinking ro/di at all.

Steve

I would respectfully disagree.

DI water Is very bad for human body because it does not have dissolved solids in it we need at least 150 ppm to 210 ppm of dissolved solids for our kidneys to function properly.
If we drink water with less then 210 ppm our body will start taking minerals from the bones as well as blood. Blood has to have at least 1% calcium in it , doesn’t seem like much but if it drops below 1% not good for heart.
When I buy drinking water it is at least 210 ppm and some times I buy water wit 2000PPM (Made in Germany)

[mark]

oh no, the bottle water at work is less than 10 ppm, good thing I just use it for making coffee.

As for the excess waste water, if the unit is not shutting down after no more demand might be time to either clean or replace automatic shutoff valve. I've got a Aquasafe and was not shutting off a while back. Took the valve out, disassembled and gave a good rinse, fine ever since.

[JimE]

Originally Posted by andresont

we need at least 150 ppm to 210 ppm of dissolved solids for our kidneys to function properly. If we drink water with less then 210 ppm our body will start taking minerals from the bones as well as blood. Blood has to have at least 1% calcium in it , doesn’t seem like much but if it drops below 1% not good for heart.

I guess that's why all the 2 million or so drinking GVRD water (~25tds) are so crippled with kidney disorders, osteoporosis, and heart disease.....

[TANGOMAN]

LOL. I was afraid I would lose a few in the mumbo-jumbo. Maybe I should have added a photo just to get the brave ones to run for cover...
Steve, my concern is the pressurized reservoir/vessel will allow water to go to the kitchen or to the evap. reservoir. As water evaporates, the pressurized vessel will re-fill it. Come morning time, it's unknown how much, if any water is available for the rye & water kick start for the day...? (Kidding).

Mark, I too have the Aquasafe system. Is the shut off valve the small stainless steel check valve on the RO housing. I once found debris in it and after cleaning it shut down normally. For a while...
What's the white "valve" after the cartridges but prior to the membrane,
(4 lines),...?

Tony, the solenoid valve works awesome! Reliable and an awesome safety feature especially when on vacation! If there's a 3/8 JG check valve, you've given me hope for the chances there's a 1/4" available.

I dunno', I hooked up the kitchen to a separate GAC cartridge I had layin' around. Maybe that's good enough, Nah! I won't give up until I have to scramble for the shop-vac...LOL

I have also heard running GAC after the DI resins. Not sure but sounds like a good reason for debate, but remember, this topic is all about me...LOL

Thanks for all the input! It's appreciated.

[mark]

There's a picture of the automatic shutoff valve in this thread (post 8)

[TANGOMAN]

Thanks Mark! I always wondered what the purpose of that was. Now I wonder what the check valve on the ro housing is for...? Anyone in Calgary sourced out replacement solenoid valves locally? If I actually get this functioning normally again do I have to put the electronic solenoid valve in the back yard again this spring? It has dials and lcd display, all the essentials for a cool looking fish room...LOL

I'm afraid to look back and see if my original question was answered.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by andresont

I would respectfully disagree.

DI water Is very bad for human body because it does not have dissolved solids in it we need at least 150 ppm to 210 ppm of dissolved solids for our kidneys to function properly.
If we drink water with less then 210 ppm our body will start taking minerals from the bones as well as blood. Blood has to have at least 1% calcium in it , doesn’t seem like much but if it drops below 1% not good for heart.
When I buy drinking water it is at least 210 ppm and some times I buy water wit 2000PPM (Made in Germany)

thats just pure malarky, might happen if you didn't eat or drink anything else at all, but if it was true, I would be dead as when we go to sea we are drinking water we make which is 0.065epm (at the most) which is cleaner than any water we will ever see. and we drink it for up to 6 months at a time.

Steve