Calgary water question

FlamesFan · #1 11-07-2007, 01:23 AM

How suitable is it for SW systems and is an RO/DI setup required/recommended?

Thanks all.

findingnemo1 · #2 11-07-2007, 01:32 AM

Calgary water is not bad i guess. Ro/di is definetly reccomended unless you don't mind dealing with a major algae outbreak constantly

My tds going in is 140 coming out it is 0.

ed99 · #3 11-07-2007, 01:39 AM

Last time I saw this subject come up I think people here were pretty evenly split as to whether they used RO/DI or not so you'll get a variety of opinions. I use RO/DI and have an inlet tds of anywhere from 130 to 160 and an outlet of 0.

FlamesFan · #4 11-07-2007, 02:00 AM

Thank you. Is an RO/DI system easy to setup to quick swap your cloths washer taps to the RO/DI system and back again? or does it require a permanent water supply.

digital-audiophile · #5 11-07-2007, 03:06 AM

I use Calgary Tap water but I don't keep anything to hard. I do have an RO/DI unit that I will get around to hooking up one of these days.

ed99 · #6 11-07-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FlamesFan

Thank you. Is an RO/DI system easy to setup to quick swap your cloths washer taps to the RO/DI system and back again? or does it require a permanent water supply.

Yep. Just get a simple Y connection with two valves and hook up your washing machine to one and the RO/DI to the other. The only other thing you'll need nearby is a drain, which there should be near your washing machine.

FlamesFan · #7 11-08-2007, 01:26 AM

Thanks, I sure do.

adidas · #8 11-08-2007, 02:23 AM

i use regular tap water and have not one bit of algae...and my SPS is growing like mad with great coloration..