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Old 03-31-2007, 02:56 AM
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We have 12-13 in Langley and my Aquasafe RO/DI filters last forever.
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What are most of you running for water filtration out there?
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9 in Port Coquitlam....last week when it was raining it was 12.

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The only reason we use RO out here is to remove the turbidity from the water. After a good rain the water can take on a brown appearance, which just isn't removed with the standard 1 micron filters.

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You guys don't really need RO in Van, just a couple DI cartridges will do the trick. What are most of you running for water filtration out there?
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Old 03-31-2007, 07:48 PM
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Well i think us in Brandon ,Manitoba have the worst mine was at

945 ppm

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Are you serious? Holy crap!
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:17 PM
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Well i think us in Brandon ,Manitoba have the worst mine was at

945 ppm

i think i win
Gonna have to get some cheap DI resin from me!
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Old 04-01-2007, 06:25 PM
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WEll the membrane and the 8 lbs of DI that i Got from Ben should last around 2 months but for paverdude it might last 2 days lol
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Well i think us in Brandon ,Manitoba have the worst mine was at

945 ppm

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Must just be on yer side. Its only 450 over here.
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