***** Real Ocean Water vs Distilled Water?
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sk8fergy
Member
I was against the real ocean water stuff at first and then i tried it. It works extremely well for me. Im new to this but all my levels have been safer since i started using it. I say try it. Just my opinion and once again im new to the hobby. One last thing. I only use it for water changes. To expensive for a whole tank.
phxjosh
Member
Originally Posted by Kube
http:///forum/post/2890906
i use to use the water from the culigan machine at walmart, 1.66 for 5 gallons
Really? That is a good price, maybe I will buy a few 5 gallon containers or something.
Can I use any type of filtered water, or should it be like distilled? I was thinking spring water would work, ant that is 25 cents a gallon.
http:///forum/post/2890906
i use to use the water from the culigan machine at walmart, 1.66 for 5 gallons
Really? That is a good price, maybe I will buy a few 5 gallon containers or something.
Can I use any type of filtered water, or should it be like distilled? I was thinking spring water would work, ant that is 25 cents a gallon.
donald
Member
in the long run it is cheaper to buy a RODI unit and make your own water and add salt. Plus you get the added piecce of mind knowing that you control all the factors dealing with your water. Believe me you will run out of water at the absolute worst time and there is nothing like going in the garage and just making some right there on the spot. When you figure in the cost of fuel for the trip and the price of the water, a RODI unit is cheaper and much safer as far as quality.
phxjosh
Member
Originally Posted by donald
http:///forum/post/2891094
in the long run it is cheaper to buy a RODI unit and make your own water and add salt. Plus you get the added piecce of mind knowing that you control all the factors dealing with your water. Believe me you will run out of water at the absolute worst time and there is nothing like going in the garage and just making some right there on the spot. When you figure in the cost of fuel for the trip and the price of the water, a RODI unit is cheaper and much safer as far as quality.
How much is the average RODI unit? I might get one down the road.
http:///forum/post/2891094
in the long run it is cheaper to buy a RODI unit and make your own water and add salt. Plus you get the added piecce of mind knowing that you control all the factors dealing with your water. Believe me you will run out of water at the absolute worst time and there is nothing like going in the garage and just making some right there on the spot. When you figure in the cost of fuel for the trip and the price of the water, a RODI unit is cheaper and much safer as far as quality.
How much is the average RODI unit? I might get one down the road.
geridoc
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by PhxJosh
http:///forum/post/2890897
I was thinking of using the ***** water for tops off then. I will check my LFS for water, can I use distilled from walmart? Its only like 59cents a gallon.
Do not use ***** natural water for top - off! You can only use highly purified water like RODI for that. If you add saltwater to replace evaporation you will raise the salinity in the tank and it will become uninhabitable.
http:///forum/post/2890897
I was thinking of using the ***** water for tops off then. I will check my LFS for water, can I use distilled from walmart? Its only like 59cents a gallon.
Do not use ***** natural water for top - off! You can only use highly purified water like RODI for that. If you add saltwater to replace evaporation you will raise the salinity in the tank and it will become uninhabitable.
kube
Member
Originally Posted by PhxJosh
http:///forum/post/2891124
That is good to know, and makes sense, I did not realize the water that evaporates does not take the sand with it.
lol....sand with it? I think you mean salt
http:///forum/post/2891124
That is good to know, and makes sense, I did not realize the water that evaporates does not take the sand with it.
lol....sand with it? I think you mean salt
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usirchchris
Guest
Originally Posted by PhxJosh
http:///forum/post/2891132
Haha, ooops! Yes, I meant salt. So when I do water changes every week, can I use distilled water? I will buy a RODI unit before summer, but for now, what do I use for the water changes?
if you want RO water your LFS should have it. I don't know for sure but I thought I read once that regular distilled water from the grocery was bad
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http:///forum/post/2891132
Haha, ooops! Yes, I meant salt. So when I do water changes every week, can I use distilled water? I will buy a RODI unit before summer, but for now, what do I use for the water changes?
if you want RO water your LFS should have it. I don't know for sure but I thought I read once that regular distilled water from the grocery was bad
phxjosh
Member
Originally Posted by usirchchris
http:///forum/post/2891135
if you want RO water your LFS should have it. I don't know for sure but I thought I read once that regular distilled water from the grocery was bad
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What about the spring water, or the purified water? How much does the LFS usually charge for RO water?
I was going to use tap, but then I checked my water supply, and wow is the quality bad.
http:///forum/post/2891135
if you want RO water your LFS should have it. I don't know for sure but I thought I read once that regular distilled water from the grocery was bad
What about the spring water, or the purified water? How much does the LFS usually charge for RO water?
I was going to use tap, but then I checked my water supply, and wow is the quality bad.
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usirchchris
Guest
Originally Posted by PhxJosh
http:///forum/post/2891140
What about the spring water, or the purified water? How much does the LFS usually charge for RO water?
I was going to use tap, but then I checked my water supply, and wow is the quality bad.
Just curious...how did you "check" your water? Not sure about pricing, I am a pro-tap fan. Probably the only one on this site, but if people are paying .50 to .99 per gallon of RO water, I am about to become a believer
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http:///forum/post/2891140
What about the spring water, or the purified water? How much does the LFS usually charge for RO water?
I was going to use tap, but then I checked my water supply, and wow is the quality bad.
Just curious...how did you "check" your water? Not sure about pricing, I am a pro-tap fan. Probably the only one on this site, but if people are paying .50 to .99 per gallon of RO water, I am about to become a believer
subielover
Active Member
Outside my grocery store has a ro water dispenser. I get ro/di for $1.40 for 4 gallons. I love it.
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usirchchris
Guest
Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2891176
Outside my grocery store has a ro water dispenser. I get ro/di for $1.40 for 4 gallons. I love it.
Depending on the size of your tank I suppose. Would you not be able to pay for your own unit fairly quickly with these prices? Hold off on changes for 1 month and it's paid for. I change close to 60 gallons a week...that would rack up quickly.
http:///forum/post/2891176
Outside my grocery store has a ro water dispenser. I get ro/di for $1.40 for 4 gallons. I love it.
Depending on the size of your tank I suppose. Would you not be able to pay for your own unit fairly quickly with these prices? Hold off on changes for 1 month and it's paid for. I change close to 60 gallons a week...that would rack up quickly.