Tap water/ro,di

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by coaster, Nov 18, 2005.

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  1. coaster

    coaster Astrea Snail

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    So I got a tds meter today. I've been using tap water with prime since I set up in Aug. The meter reads 24ppm. Do you think its worth buying a ro/di system for that low of a reading? Just wondering what you guys thought.

    Darren.
     
    coaster, Nov 18, 2005
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  2. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yes!!!!
    What are those 24 parts?
    Copper?
    Chlorine?
    silicates?
    Nitrates?
     
    kb.bear, Nov 19, 2005
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    24ppm is realllllllyyy low. If it holds, I'd stick with it.

    I'd do more tests though, it can change day to day.
     
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  4. 90_Berlin_joe

    90_Berlin_joe Fire Shrimp

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    Where can you get a TDS from and for how much? I would like to test my RO units output.
     
    90_Berlin_joe, Nov 19, 2005
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  5. szidls

    szidls Feather Duster

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    szidls, Nov 19, 2005
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