Aquarium Pharm. Tap Water Filter owners . . .

[nasotang00]

I just purchased the aquarium pharm. tapwater filter and was curious if it really removes COPPER. Also, can I directly connect this unit from a brass valve on a copper pipe. It states that it makes "perfect deionized water" that is good for use for water top off and changes. I know it is not a ro/di unit but does it work ok? I really don't want to have to connect it to my kitchen faucet and would rather connect it from my pipe as stated above. Can I??
Thanks all

 

[10k]

As for the operation of the Tap Water Filter by Aquarium Pharmiceuticals, I am not sure. I have used this system in the past, befor my RO/DI purchase, but only for freshwater applications. I'm not sure about the copper removal either. Sorry.
As for the installation question. You should be fine hooking that system up to a saddle valve or whatever pipe fittings you are going to use. Just make sure you have a shut off before the filter, and not after, wether you intend to leave it hooked up continously or not. Without the shut off, you will have a continuosly running unit, and with the shut off after the filter, it is likely to not hold up to the water pressure, and explode. This would be a disaster!HTH

 

[dburr]

I have never checked for copper, but I have a reef and I have no ill effects in my tank. I do know I have a high iron count.
It's saya it removes copper, I guess I took it for granted if it really did. Maybe someone has checked on the board.

 

[sal t. nutz]

A DI filter is the best you can get, other than Distillation with glass equipment. We all use RO/DI because when water has been through a 5 stage RO filter, the DI doesn't have to do much and therefore, it lasts much longer (and because I use RO water for drinking). A good DI filter is really all you need, just without RO, it won't last as long. As to the quality of that brand of DI, I have no idea.

 

[xrayman]

I have used that particular unit now for 5 months and i have had wonderful results.I have it hooked up to sink in bathroom i have had no ill efftects from it hope this helps.

 

[javajoe]

I had this filter- we got rid of it right away, as we live in a city, and it could not get all the phosphates out. city water generally has a very high phosphate level, as municipal water authorities add them to prevent your body fropm absorbing heavy metals. after one water change, a big algae outbreak, i tested the water coming out of it, and it was quite high still in phosphates.
if you have well water, you are probably fine with phosphates. i cannot speak for copper- never tested that with it.

 

[rknapp]

I have the filter your talking about too. I have a well and my well water has some phosphates in it, it takes most out. I've used it for about 18 months. I don't know if it takes copper out though, but as far as copper piping goes, I don't think it will matter because I have copper pipes too and so do almost all houses.
I only use it in the winter though, when my dehumidifier isn't running. I've found I have absolutely perfect water for free from the dehumidifier to use in my tank! If you use one in your basement test the water from it, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[javajoe]

I would test the water from your dehumidifier for copper. i was planning on trying that, but our water tests high for copper - out condensor coisl are made out of copper.