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08/22/2006, 12:23 AM
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TDS input poll
Hey guys,
What are you getting for TDS input on your R.O. systems. I am in Orangevale/Citrus border. Fair Oaks and Woodmore Oaks. I have a reading of 29 comming out of my sink tap. Just curious as to what others are getting in different parts of Sacramento. My Brother is in Rosemont near hwy 50 and bradshaw. His is 85!!
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08/22/2006, 02:21 AM
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Re: TDS input poll
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Mine tests 215 out of the tap in a containor, Im near the roseville rd, antelope intersection. -Justin
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08/22/2006, 09:14 AM
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I get around 200 in Antelope too.
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08/22/2006, 11:13 AM
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I have around 31 ppm in Natomas.
I used to live in Davis, for the 5 years that I was there, I usually see 400-500 ppm depend on days, since they use underground water, never up to 700+ ppm tho. anyhow, it kill your DI resin like nothing, sucks big time... |
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08/22/2006, 01:00 PM
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In Roseville water tests 39 tds. I acually thought my new tds meter was not working right, I was expecting to see something like 200+.
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08/22/2006, 02:13 PM
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08/22/2006, 02:26 PM
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For those with very high TDS, 700 to more I would suggest installing a water softener in your house. Water with such a high content of minerals is very agresive with appliances and faucet packings. It will also extend the life of your RO/DI system significantly plus improving how your skin looks
 That last one might not be important for lizzard skinned people like me but I know I could not get my wife off my back on that one. 
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08/22/2006, 03:28 PM
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excuse my ignorance, but how does one test for TDS?
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08/22/2006, 03:38 PM
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For water they are relatively inexpensive instruments, they can be hand held or they can be installed in line with the water system. Also there are the ones that read in ppm (Parts per million) which are usually refered to as TDS meter and others that basically turn a red light when the TDS level has exceeded a set point mostly referred to as TDS monitors.
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08/22/2006, 03:45 PM
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Cool...
I just ordered the one for my RO/DI system. John
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08/22/2006, 08:13 PM
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126 in Elk Grove
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08/22/2006, 11:55 PM
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Wow... Broad spectrum. I wonder if this is related to local water treatment plants or what? Plant source water? I guess that explains why I get 0 tds out of my simple three stage setup. No DI needed unless I move.
jlfnjlf BTW. I test for TDS (Total disolved solids) in a glass right outta the faucet.
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08/23/2006, 12:08 AM
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I got the inline (before and after) unit for my RO/DI system for less than $30 to the door on eBay.
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08/23/2006, 12:27 AM
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Both local water treatment and source play a part.
700 appears to be in violation of the EPA drinking water secondary standards seen here. Keep in mind, however, that secondary standards are "guidelines" rather than enforceable measures as they use taste and odor thresholds rather than health risk as their basis. Either way, I believe that it is fair to say that Davis water sucks. |
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08/23/2006, 10:03 AM
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Average of 33 in the Placerville area (El Dorado Irrigation District) according to their annual water quality report. Haven't tested it myself but I tend to think our water's pretty good.
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08/23/2006, 11:04 AM
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I have my own well in the Elk Grove area. ~180 Tests alk at 7.9 dKH 75 Ca and 45 Mg.
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08/23/2006, 11:23 AM
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Reefugee, I used to live in west Davis, around Russel and Lake area. and been there the whole time, I have also talk to other ppl and they get 500ish also. a lot of the houses in Davis have water softener unit built in already, it's like it's a must over there. I still remember my skin dried out bad, dandruff all the time. all the sink, shower, or whereever water touches looks really bad.
I remember I have to change out the DI resin every 2-3 months. since I had a 80G and a 15G before, it's not fun at all. right now, after like 6 months without touching anything, I still got 0 ppm, it's awesome. |
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08/23/2006, 04:30 PM
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Hi cali. 180 from a well? No complaints there!
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