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01-31-2012, 03:51 PM
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Tap vs. RO
I'm well aware that when the water evaporates, you ned to refill with reverse osmosis water. However, I am out of water and will have a difficult time getting more, which is located far from my home. Can I use tap water to refill for the only time, so I have some time to get more RO water?
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01-31-2012, 07:16 PM
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Re: Tap vs. RO
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02-01-2012, 02:27 AM
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Re: Tap vs. RO
Be careful with the chlorine in the tap water too...use dechlorinator if you have it
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02-04-2012, 12:27 PM
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Re: Tap vs. RO
Itall depends on the quality. Personally I am a water treatment plant operator and supervisor by profession with 37+ years experience and I would never again use tap water. Yes, it is safe to drink but even low levels of phosphates, silicates and others can be devastating in a reef system. Its all about stability and tap water changes according to the sources, blends, treatment techniques, operator on shift, distribution system leaks beyond your control etc.
Keep RO/DI on hand at all times of buy a unit yourself, they are only $120 on sale and could make you life a bunch easier. MAXPURE MPDI SYSTEM |
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