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jaybird101
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If I bought an RO filtration system, would it remove copper from the water.
I have good tap water but copper pipes in the house.
I have good tap water but copper pipes in the house.
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jaybird101
Guest
Can a home improvement RO filter do the same job as the Saltwaterfish.com sells?
I looked at the seachem on this site and the specs are the same as the $150 one at LOWES.
Both have a carbon filter and both filter 99% impurities. The one at Lowes removes some metals in the water also.
I looked at the seachem on this site and the specs are the same as the $150 one at LOWES.
Both have a carbon filter and both filter 99% impurities. The one at Lowes removes some metals in the water also.
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phishface
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In my most recent water report, from the water co., they say if you let the water run for at least 30 sec. you reduce the chances of copper in your water. Dont know if its true, but ive been doing it.
maeistero
Active Member
most common thought is that a whole house filter will not be practical unless you're rich. you'll be replacing a heckuva lot more filters and it won't filter as well as a 6 stage dedicated line to your tanks. it also won't have the di filter(s) and if it does, you don't want as that water tastes nasty to us. it also will filter out a lot of the stuff you want in your water. flouride? your teeth will get worse faster.
also everywhere i read says it's ok if you run it like the above poster said. it is not recommended to run it through hoses though or off outside faucets. unless you live in a trailer, just about every house in the us has copper pipes. i did a study on this in health class on the effects of copper and the leading to seal them. it takes about 3-10 yrs to fully get a clear testing. you really just have to test. it is also not recommended to let children drink water from a new house btw.
also everywhere i read says it's ok if you run it like the above poster said. it is not recommended to run it through hoses though or off outside faucets. unless you live in a trailer, just about every house in the us has copper pipes. i did a study on this in health class on the effects of copper and the leading to seal them. it takes about 3-10 yrs to fully get a clear testing. you really just have to test. it is also not recommended to let children drink water from a new house btw.
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jaybird101
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I was only going to hook up the RO filter when I do water changes. So the filters should last longer.
I just don't want to buy one and it not work. LFS's in my area don't sell RO water and I'm scared to keep using tap water even though my water tests are good every time I check.
I just don't want to buy one and it not work. LFS's in my area don't sell RO water and I'm scared to keep using tap water even though my water tests are good every time I check.
helpme74
Member
My email is jamesmcclain29@sbcglobal.net send me yours and i will hook you up with a good web site that i got my rodi and i saved big $$$$$
chipmaker
Active Member
A lot has to do with what thr ewater ph is in regards to copper or other metals being able to leech out of the pipes and into the system. Normally hotter water is goning to leech metals faster, but no one uses hot water for an aquarium. There is no telling what metals you r water may be in contact with, but for the most part if your ph is in a reasonable range copper and any other metal is not going to leech out and cause a problem. The old wives tale of copper in a aquarium etc being deadly, yes, its true, but odds are the ph that is needed to create a copper problem is gonna kill the critters long before the copper itself does.