LFS RO machine is broke and NEED to top off tank

[twistat420]

My LFS ro macine is broke and i need to top off tank and donot want to use tap water. Can i use Bottled water. I drink Crystal Geyser natural spring water can i use this to top off

 

[emperor11]

Originally Posted by twistat420
My LFS ro macine is broke and i need to top off tank and donot want to use tap water. Can i use Bottled water. I drink Crystal Geyser natural spring water can i use this to top off
Go to your local grocery store with a bucket or two, and just pay 29 cents a gallon for their RO water.

 

[lion_crazz]

Yep, or try going to Wal-Mart. Most grocery stores and Wal-Marts sell RO water.

 

[opus18]

be sure it specifies RO... The outside machines around our area specify, but one inside a store doesn't. I asked the manager and it turned out to just be filtered... :scared:

 

[susieq]

You could also use distilled.

 

[anonome]

Be very careful with spring water, not always as pure as you would think. I would definately test the water.

 

[twistat420]

Thank You all for the quick response.

I decide NOT to use the spring water and i called the grocery store by me and they only have filtered water THANKS opus18 I almost bought filtered. :scared:
I also read on another website that you have to be carful on bottled water because sometimes they use copper lines to fill bottles.

I found a water store that has RO :jumping: just need to find a ride in a wheelchair.

 

[twistat420]

Originally Posted by opus18
be sure it specifies RO... The outside machines around our area specify, but one inside a store doesn't. I asked the manager and it turned out to just be filtered... :scared:
THANK YOU

for the info almost bought filtered

 

[acrylic51]

This thread is a "prime" example why everyone in the hobby should have their own RO/DI unit.....this way you don't have to depend on the LFS

 

[zanoshanox]

Some of us can't afford them so easily.... $?$?$$

 

[acrylic51]

It's not that costly if you shop for them....AirWaterIce, etc........And again this piece of equipment is essential and should be high on everyone's list.....Part of the hobby I guess!!!!!!

 

[chipmaker]

For what you can buy a suitable RODI unit for and as easy and prtable if need be to setup as they are, the price is a small item in this hobby to have for peace of mind. Your gonna nbeed top off water or water to make salt water so face it, you need a rodi machine. It does not take long for the machine to pay itself off either......even if yur only paying 50 cents a gal at lfs, consider time, vehicle fuel and wear and tear......$120 will get you a unit delivered to your door and it can be up and in use within 30 minutes or less after receiving it.....

 

[acrylic51]

Originally Posted by chipmaker
For what you can buy a suitable RODI unit for and as easy and prtable if need be to setup as they are, the price is a small item in this hobby to have for peace of mind. Your gonna nbeed top off water or water to make salt water so face it, you need a rodi machine. It does not take long for the machine to pay itself off either......even if yur only paying 50 cents a gal at lfs, consider time, vehicle fuel and wear and tear......$120 will get you a unit delivered to your door and it can be up and in use within 30 minutes or less after receiving it.....

 

[opus18]

Originally Posted by acrylic51
This thread is a "prime" example why everyone in the hobby should have their own RO/DI unit.....this way you don't have to depend on the LFS
all in good time (I have several sources of RO/DI)... Lighting is my next priority... Looking at the coralife 36" Aqualight Plus with the lunar lights... Lighting a 36G bowfront. LFS is running a major 30-50% off "back-in-business" sale this saturday... :jumping:

 

[deeze]

You are right Anonome, I was playing with my TDS meter today and found 153 ppm in a small drinking size bottle of Zephyrhills. I was suprised!
I tested Crystal Springs the other day and found 18 ppm which impressed me.
I like my RO... 000 ppm