Where to buy RO water from

[fahadahmed]

Can you guys give me a suggestion on where to buy RO water from? I live around Des Plaines / Niles.

[jcm1229]

I've used Dominicks water Island water in a pinch. Typically has TDS readings under 10. (Better than RO from some of the LFS)

[Dux Hunt]

Try Whole Foods.

[triple j]

I've been using Dominics R.O. water for years also, never had a problem with it . It's pretty cheap too .50 a gallon. you can use your own container or they have them there 1,3,&5 gallon containers I use the 3 gallon containers to mix my Kalkwasser in they have a convinient spout.

[Redeye90]

anyone test sea schor water?

[Kmiec123]

How much you need?

[fahadahmed]

I usually get it from Coral Reef for .50 / gal but wasn't sure if they were changing the filter on time or not. I thought grocery stores would be better. I have heard people getting them from Meijer's as well. I don't have the device to measure how good the water is. However, I am definetly going to switch from LFS to grocery stores.

[badazztealcobra]

Just buy an RODI unit..... it'll pay for itself eventually... You only need to go as far as the laundry room to get water... if a crises arises at 3 AM you wont need to go get water... Theres a million reasons to have one....

As much as we spend on our tanks, whats about $100-$200 to ENSURE you have 0 TDS water ???

[Kmiec123]

Agreed

[drparker]

Originally posted by Redeye90
anyone test sea schor water?

I was in there yesterday and he had a sign up that said TDS=0.

[Shift_9k]

I put a sign up on my bathroom door that says the same thing!!




j/k I dont know bout TDS readings at stores or what not but I get my water from beyond the reef, its just too close for me not to.

[mcliffy2]

Originally posted by badazztealcobra
Just buy an RODI unit..... it'll pay for itself eventually... You only need to go as far as the laundry room to get water... if a crises arises at 3 AM you wont need to go get water... Theres a million reasons to have one....

As much as we spend on our tanks, whats about $100-$200 to ENSURE you have 0 TDS water ???

Ditto on this. Much better, more convenient, and cheaper. On my 125g I change about 15-20g/week. So at 50 cents a gallon, plus cost of gas, it doesnt take long for a $200 RO/DI unit to pay for itself. Check Filter Guyz or AirWaterIce for some good RO/DI units.

[fahadahmed]

Does the RO / DI unit have to be connected to the tank? or can I put it in the laundry room? how does the water input works?

[mcliffy2]

Originally posted by fahadahmed
Does the RO / DI unit have to be connected to the tank? or can I put it in the laundry room? how does the water input works?

No I hook mine up to my bathroom faucet, and have the drain in the bathtub. Its very simple, just screws onto my faucet.

I fill up a Rubbermaid Brute Trashcan (available at Home Depot/Lowes), mix the salt in there, and pump it from the can into my tank.

[fahadahmed]

another stupid question: what is the disadvantage of putting tap water and not RO? I understand that there are metals and stuff but what negative effect does it bring to the tank?

I see some / most people very strict about adding only RO even if it is 10oz of water.

[mcliffy2]

Originally posted by fahadahmed
another stupid question: what is the disadvantage of putting tap water and not RO? I understand that there are metals and stuff but what negative effect does it bring to the tank?

I see some / most people very strict about adding only RO even if it is 10oz of water.

For starters tap water usually has a lot of phosphates, which will make corals brown out, and is generally not good for the tank. Also chlorine, etc. I believe are added which can be toxic to fish. Besides that you really have no idea what is in it.

[fahadahmed]

Please suggest an inexpensive RO/DI system that I can put in my laundry room. Thats the only place where I have room. I have a drain in the laundry room.

What are different things to consider when buying an RO system. I change about 5 - 10 gallons of water weekly and 15 - 20 gallons on monthly.

[Redeye90]

I guess it's time to buy one. I'm also looking for a small one. Can someone recommend a decent that that would be good for 5 gallons/week?

[mcliffy2]

Id suggest the Ocean Wave + for 160 from Filter Guyz (http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm) or the Typhoon III from AirWaterIce (not sure if I can post the link, but you can google it if it doesnt work - http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...er_75_GPD.html).