rcdude1990
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i was jus wondering how much RO water would b at a store.
also is it true that u DONT get algea with RO water?
also is it true that u DONT get algea with RO water?
the cost of RO water?
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essop3
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30-40 cents a gallon around here.
It won't solve all algae problems but it's one of the best steps you can take.
It won't solve all algae problems but it's one of the best steps you can take.
rcdude1990
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and is that at like a store that is known by all,like stop and shop or somthing
i might do that but i jus feel kinda wierd walking out with 125 gallons of water but hey, its only 38 dollars
i might do that but i jus feel kinda wierd walking out with 125 gallons of water but hey, its only 38 dollars
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essop3
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That's at Walmart. Look into buying a RO/DI unit. With a 125 you'll need a lot for evaporation and water changes.
m0nk
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For a tank that big I'd say get an RO/DI unit as well, however if you don't want to go that route you can get a bunch of 5 gallon jugs you can get the water at wal-mart for 30 cents a gallon in the "fill-er-up yerself" RO machine. I use a local grocery store because it's closer, but it's the same price and concept - though I did have to make several trips to fill up my tank, and it's only 55 gallon.
f14peter
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I echo essop and monk, seriously consider an in-home RO/DI filter system.
While $38 may seem cheap for 125g, it eventually adds up due to evaporation replacement, water changes, maintaining a QT if you're so inclined, cost in time and money in actually going and getting the water. With good units costing less than $200, I'd speculate that in less than a year an in-home system would pay for itself.
While $38 may seem cheap for 125g, it eventually adds up due to evaporation replacement, water changes, maintaining a QT if you're so inclined, cost in time and money in actually going and getting the water. With good units costing less than $200, I'd speculate that in less than a year an in-home system would pay for itself.
autofreak44
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Originally Posted by fishguy56
I get my water from Walmart .33 per gallon I use about 15-20 gallons per week for top off. Tank 135 Sump 45, so about 5-6 dollars per week.
5X52 weeks in a year
thats about 250 a year in water, so yeah the unit would pay for itself
I get my water from Walmart .33 per gallon I use about 15-20 gallons per week for top off. Tank 135 Sump 45, so about 5-6 dollars per week.
5X52 weeks in a year
thats about 250 a year in water, so yeah the unit would pay for itself
fishguy56
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Originally Posted by autofreak44
5X52 weeks in a year
thats about 250 a year in water, so yeah the unit would pay for itself
No I don't think so buying all the filters, etc and all the water waste which I here is plenty water waste, and having to fool with it all so for I prefer to buy it for now.
Thanks,
5X52 weeks in a year
thats about 250 a year in water, so yeah the unit would pay for itself
No I don't think so buying all the filters, etc and all the water waste which I here is plenty water waste, and having to fool with it all so for I prefer to buy it for now.
Thanks,
f14peter
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Originally Posted by fishguy56
No I don't think so buying all the filters, etc and all the water waste which I here is plenty water waste, and having to fool with it all so for I prefer to buy it for now.
Thanks,
All valid points, especially if you're on metered water, and if it works for you, great. Luckily, we're on flat-rate so we don't have to pay for the extra water use due to our RO/DI.
I've had our tank up for around 9 months and went with an in-house unit from the beginning, really find the benefits of always having water is tremendous.
No I don't think so buying all the filters, etc and all the water waste which I here is plenty water waste, and having to fool with it all so for I prefer to buy it for now.
Thanks,
All valid points, especially if you're on metered water, and if it works for you, great. Luckily, we're on flat-rate so we don't have to pay for the extra water use due to our RO/DI.
I've had our tank up for around 9 months and went with an in-house unit from the beginning, really find the benefits of always having water is tremendous.
fishwanabe
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there is a RO system that you can hook up right to your sink when you need it at airwaterice.com
fishwanabe
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I checked and SWF.com does not sell this so I figured that it was ok to post it, there is a hook to the sink unit on airwaterice.com good luck
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huskychasrs
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I'm with fishguy56 on his points...too much waste.
peckhead
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you can get a ro/di for cheap and filters arent that much money and you dont have to replace them until around 1000g or 6 months, or until your tds gets high. your going to want one eventually and it will pay its self off. and since i got one, i do more water changes and keep the tanks water cleaner.
bnutz24
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Originally Posted by huskychasrs
I'm with fishguy56 on his points...too much waste.
What waste there is no waste water only wasted minds I plan to use waste water for plants, yard, washing tools, muddy shoes and many other things. not to mention get a unit with a di bypass and you can cut out the money you spend on drinking water too. 2 birds ummm 1 stone oh yeah kill 2 birds with 1 stone
but to each his own
I'm with fishguy56 on his points...too much waste.
What waste there is no waste water only wasted minds I plan to use waste water for plants, yard, washing tools, muddy shoes and many other things. not to mention get a unit with a di bypass and you can cut out the money you spend on drinking water too. 2 birds ummm 1 stone oh yeah kill 2 birds with 1 stone
doglvr
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My tank is 30g so I buy water from the local supermarket at .50 per gallon. I found that all RO water is not the same. The LSF sells RO for .30 per gallon so I bought 10 gallons. Within 24 hours after using it I had a huge algae outbreak that took 2 water changes to get rid of plus an extra $10 in water. Should have known better too, the LFS was always dealing with algae issue.
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cadillac swang
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lol, well itz only 20 cents a gallon here. but since i work at a news paper business that has 2 300 gallon purfied water stations, i get my water free. i just bring a 5 gallon jugg in every week for top off. now if im lazy i have to go to the water well which is around the corner 2 min drive. $1.00 for a 5gallon jug
