Buying RO/DI water

[mossad327]

Is it possible to buy RO/DI water from the grocery store or will I need to go to the LFS or setup my own every time?

 

[clarkiiboi]

It's possible to buy RO water (I believe it just RO) from machines that you fill your own containers with. Super Wal-mart and Krogers here have one, BUT be very careful and test the water from these machines before adding---who knows when the last time the resins where changed and that will play a great role on whether or not its quality water. I personally won't risk it and won't waste my time.
Anyways, I also don't yet own a RO/DI unit, but my LFS just gives me the water. All I have to do is bring the containers. It's a hassle, but it works. Ask your LFS, they may do this also. Another thing I do and some others here do is buy the Great Value (I believe that is the name) Distilled water from Wal-mart off the shelves. I have seen an improvement with each (LFS or Distilled). In the long run, it's much cheaper (if you have the $) to buy a unit, but these are other options---HTH

 

[mossad327]

Thanks.

 

[dive1]

I carried water for over a yr before I purchased a ro unit. It has been a life saver both for me and my fish/reef. I hooked mine up to a float in the sump never to carry water again except durning water changes. This also allowed me to set up a 55gal drum with extra water for changes. By using the float system you water is more stable due to the slow addition of water rather than gallons at a time. It was a job running the water line (1/4 in tubing ) to the tank but well worth it. The float handles the rest. It also makes the skimmer wk better due to the constant water level in sump..It was the best investment I have done to the tank. Good luck . Terry