Im going to get one of those water filters.. BRITTA or PUR?

[miaheatlvr]

Im gonna see if I like it and if its drinkable..
Lower my green footprint and save $ and no recycling. I probably spend like $60/month on bottled water.

 

[aquaknight]

thefilterguys.biz -- 75gph 5-stage

Whatever mystery fish/corals you have in that 46 will thank you for it. For human comsumption, add outlet before the DI cartridge (and after the RO) and add a carbon filter for taste.

 

[jackri]

I agree... brita and pur may add taste... but the filtration (according to my tds meter) is marginal at best.

 

[uneverno]

Water filtration does not lower your footprint.
What comes out of the filter is approx 1/3 the water that went in, so it actually increases your water consumption substantially.
IMO however, we cannot rely on our municipalites to provide clean water, whether that be defined as chemical or pathogen free, so in my mind it's justifiable.
The Silicon Valley, where I live, has the highest rate of pet cancer in the country. I've lost two cats to cancer in the last few years, and neither was old.
Pure water has no taste. What you're tasting is dissolved solids. The only question is, which ones?

 

[alix2.0]

Originally Posted by uneverno
http:///forum/post/3087568
Water filtration does not lower your footprint.
i think he means that he will be decreasing his footprint by not throwing away plastic bottles all the time.

 

[miaheatlvr]

I already have a seachem ro/di 3 stage.. im happy with that for the tank, i dont want to drink this. not tasty at all...
I like those pur or brittas though and who has one and which one do they prefer...

 

[alix2.0]

i have a britta that i like but it think its just an activated carbon filter. really good for making tea though.

 

[uneverno]

I have a 5 stage RO/DI.
Drinking water goes through the first 3 stages: Sediment, RO and Activated Carbon.
That water is tasty.
Next two stages are DI and Silicon/Phosphate removal. That water tastes like crap, but works better in the fish tank than the above.
As stated upthread, however, for every gallon of DI I make, I consume three gallons of tap. In CA, where we're currently experiencing a drought, that's an environmental issue.

 

[aquaknight]

Originally Posted by MiaHeatLvr
http:///forum/post/3087584
I already have a seachem ro/di 3 stage.. im happy with that for the tank, i dont want to drink this. not tasty at all...
I like those pur or brittas though and who has one and which one do they prefer...
Hence the seperate carbon stage recommendation after the RO membrane. It will add the taste back to the water.
Originally Posted by uneverno
http:///forum/post/3087594
I have a 5 stage RO/DI.
Drinking water goes through the first 3 stages: Sediment, RO and Activated Carbon.
That water is tasty.
Next two stages are DI and Silicon/Phosphate removal. That water tastes like crap, but works better in the fish tank than the above.
If you have that silicon/phosphate removal cartridge after the DI, take it off. Water coming out of the DI should be 0- 2 or 3 TDS max. Any other type of filter after DI is completely useless and only adds TDS back into the water.
Of course it's pretty hard to imagine silicates and phosphates getting past the RO membrane to start with

 

[dragonzim]

Been using a Brita for years. It's just activated carbon but its a lot cleaner than what I get out of my tap.

 

[stdreb27]

Originally Posted by MiaHeatLvr
http:///forum/post/3087584
I already have a seachem ro/di 3 stage.. im happy with that for the tank, i dont want to drink this. not tasty at all...
I like those pur or brittas though and who has one and which one do they prefer...
Just drink it after the RO and before the DI filter. It is the SAME thing all those bottled water companies say they do. Then they add some minerals for taste. If you're talking those pitchers that sit in the fridge, all they are is a carbon filter.
Originally Posted by uneverno
http:///forum/post/3087594
As stated upthread, however, for every gallon of DI I make, I consume three gallons of tap. In CA, where we're currently experiencing a drought, that's an environmental issue.
That just means you have water for your plants, freshwater tank, and the washer machine...

 

[beth]

Set up a duel home reef system, so you can enjoy clean water, clean ice, and pristine water for your aquarium. $200, and the best bang for your buck.

 

[renogaw]

i've got a Pur system, cleans the water well enough for me.

 

[spanko]

Got a Pur filter on the refrigerator prior to the water water and ice outlet in the door. Tastes better than the faucet water.