RO/DI filter....really????

sharky222 · #1 09-23-2010, 06:39 PM

Thanks! Is water from the Glenmore clearer? I think that's where mine comes from. Golds is my main source for stuff, and yes, their filters are pricier. Everything else is very reasonable though.

ColinD · #2 09-23-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sharky222

Thanks! Is water from the Glenmore clearer? I think that's where mine comes from. Golds is my main source for stuff, and yes, their filters are pricier. Everything else is very reasonable though.

I think mine is from Glenmore res and out of the tap TDS is around 240ppm, I've opted out for using bottled as I only do 4 gallon water changes.

Colin

Sean · #3 09-23-2010, 06:55 PM

I get my water at safeway, from the culligan machine. I had much more success with Filter water over tap water. Of course I have also learned tons more since the days of using tap water.

Ross · #4 09-23-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sharky222

Thanks! Is water from the Glenmore clearer? I think that's where mine comes from.

I dont know if the reservior water is cleaner or not. I'd assume the opposite. Yes rain fall is rather clean, but then it lands on every pesticide covered lawn, bituman based road, industrial park in SW Calgary and then flows into the reservior at that point.

Drink up!

sharky222 · #5 09-23-2010, 06:56 PM

Wow, glad I asked....I assumed reservoir water would be cleaner for some reason. I think an RO/DI purchase is in my immediate future.....

sharky222 · #6 09-23-2010, 06:57 PM

Also....what is ppm, and what is TDS, and what are the optimal readings I should be aiming for?

Ross · #7 09-23-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sharky222

Also....what is ppm, and what is TDS, and what are the optimal readings I should be aiming for?

TDS = Total Disolved Solids
PPM = Parts Per million

ideal number is 0

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Zoaelite · #8 09-23-2010, 07:18 PM

I'm a big fan of an RO unit not only for the tank but for your family, I have a Kinetico VX system running for the tank and the Kinetico K5 for drinking water.

It might sound snobbish but I can't drink tap water now, It just tastes to funny after having water that is completely filtered. If you get the chance to go to a Kinetico retailer they will let you have a side by side taste comparison of both waters, this was the selling point for me.

Albertan22 · #9 09-24-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zoaElite

I'm a big fan of an RO unit not only for the tank but for your family, I have a Kinetico VX system running for the tank and the Kinetico K5 for drinking water.

It might sound snobbish but I can't drink tap water now, It just tastes to funny after having water that is completely filtered. If you get the chance to go to a Kinetico retailer they will let you have a side by side taste comparison of both waters, this was the selling point for me.

I'm lucky in that my tap water is pretty good for drinking, but I've lived in places that we've had to filter it. You want to be careful drinking RO/DI because you're removing all the minerals, ions, etc, including both the good and the bad. Your body actually needs many of the substances filtered from the water. If you're going to drink RO/DI water over the long term, you should talk to a nutrition expert about supplements.

In regards to a reef tank, I'd go with the RO/DI unit. You don't really know what's in your tapwater. By filtering it, you start with a clean slate, and control the substances in your water through your salt mix.