TDS Meter ???

[meowzer]

What do you mean? It gets my water to a tds of 2....from a tap tds of 38....
I'm so confused....

Just out of curiosity...what is an average tds measurement of unfiltered tap water?

 

[cranberry]

Florida, if you would like to continue this discuission elsewhere, you know I would like to.
*unsubscribe*

 

[meowzer]

Maybe I should have said this:
I have some sort of water tap filter thing...without it my tds meter measures my tap water at 38...with a NEW filter it measures a TDS of 2....Is that ok? (until I can buy a REAL ro/di unit)

 

[spanko]

Yeah Ms. Kitty, it will suffice until you get a RODI unit. Your question about sooner than later IMO sooner.

 

[meowzer]

Thank you...seems like my simple ?? turned into a debate...LOL

 

[jackri]

I have that 5 stage RO/DI unit you pictures. Mine TDS from tap is 600-800. After RO its 30ish? After the RO/DI its single digits and been just fine. I did just replace filters and should test it again but our water is TERRIBLE and I have a full reef with no problems.

 

[meowzer]

WOW...600-800 so 38 must be pretty good then...

 

[beth]

The tap water filter being used with a reading of "2" is pretty good for the limitations of what you are using. And, yes, its better than 38.
Personally, I like Airwaterice RO/DI. The price is way more reasonable than those $500 units, and they are basically the same thing. The value of these units is in the filters that goes into the housing. I achieved zero with Airwaterice RO/DI....and I hooked it up to my fridge so that I could actually enjoy clean water as well.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by Beth
http:///forum/post/2971426
The tap water filter being used with a reading of "2" is pretty good for the limitations of what you are using. And, yes, its better than 38.
Personally, I like Airwaterice RO/DI. The price is way more reasonable than those $500 units, and they are basically the same thing. The value of these units is in the filters that goes into the housing. I achieved zero with Airwaterice RO/DI....and I hooked it up to my fridge so that I could actually enjoy clean water as well.

Thank you, the 5 stage unit I am looking it is the type you mention.

 

[meowzer]

WOW I didn't see that pic before....what exactly is all of that stuff???

 

[dive girl]

So, when the TDS starts to go up, are all filters changed at the same time? (Meo, another hijack but you did say you don't mind sharing )
When mine hit 1, I ordered the replacement filters and was planning on changing them all this weekend. The replacement filters were a total cost of $65 (I have a 4 stage) so I look at it as cheaper to replace them all than to have to replace anything in any of my tanks.
FYI Meo, my tapwater TDS is around 260.

 

[florida joe]

I am all for helping the economy but this is just crazy your TDS is 1 and you are changing filters please stop the insanity

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2971585
I am all for helping the economy but this is just crazy your TDS is 1 and you are changing filters please stop the insanity

STOP IT!!!!

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2971589
STOP IT!!!!
why it hurts so GOOD

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2971596
why it hurts so GOOD

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2971598

now thats one tuff .......

 

[meowzer]

cute huh??

 

[dive girl]

So when DO YOU change the filters? I searched and could find any definate answer. Do you change them all at once?